73: BUSTING 5 Miniature Painting Myths!

Paint Perspective - Miniature Painting Podcast

With the amount of information available about miniature painting these days, it can sometimes be tricky to work out whats true and what is just a myth… In this episode we’ll be your miniature myth busters as we break down 5 widespread pieces of hobby information and explain why they are actually false! Bu’t don’t worry we’ll also give you some alternative information along the way, so you can improve your miniature painting, without fear of getting it wrong!

Also in this episode, Paul shares his progress with his Blood Angels, James drops a big hobby update with his goals for 2025, we answer our question of the week and of course share our parting hobby hack - This week with a live demo!

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0:00:00 Trailer
0:01:18 Pauls Blood Angels
0:09:13 Removing mould lines
0:12:27 NOT mixing colours
0:14:51 James taps out
0:30:32 AD PATREON
0:31:31 Painting myths BUSTED!
0:32:45 1: Small brushes
0:38:45 2: Airbrushes make you better
0:46:05 3: Metallics on wet palettes
0:50:58 4: Grimdark is weathered
0:55:12 5: Two thin coats
1:01:07 QOTW: Airbrush for competitions?
1:05:49 Hobby Hack: Painting eyes
1:11:03 Post show trailer

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