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Tips From the Union: Chip It, Chip It Good
Time to tackle a question I get a lot: how do I apply chip weathering to my models? Up front, let me be clear about this: there’s not really a right or wrong way to go about this, nor is it even necessary. My Clan ‘Mechs lack paint chipping entirely, as I play Jade Falcon… read more
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Tips From the Union: Drybrushing
Drybrushing is a commonly-used technique that most miniature painters will find themselves utilizing at some point in their painting journeys. It helps to pick out and highlight fine detail on raised panels, and can also be used to apply weathering or create a burnished look on metal surfaces. While it’s not a catch-all solution, nor… read more
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One Month In
It’s now been one month since we launched the ‘Mech Painters Union. It’s certainly kept us busy as we’ve worked to keep up with submissions, but we’re very happy with the reaction to the site from BattleTech fans. We’ve published 200 painted miniatures in the gallery, and those have been submitted by 40 different artists!… read more
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Submissions Are Open
Do you want to contribute to the ‘Mech Painters Union? Good news, we encourage submissions of painted miniatures! Step One: Paint Paint a miniature or pick one that you already have painted. In order to be eligible for the site, miniatures must be painted to tabletop quality with at least three colors. We also only… read more