Spare any tips for a beginner?

I got to get to painting this bad boi.

But I'm a first timer and I know a few of you are experienced in painting miniatures.

Also, if you can name me this ship, you deserve best comment

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DeWayfarer · 61-69, M Best Comment

USS Defiant.

Take even more time painting it then putting it together. It takes patience.

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DeWayfarer · 61-69, M

@caPnAhab to give you an idea just how important this two parter is. In highschool they actually showed it in creative writing class.

caPnAhab · 26-30, M

@DeWayfarer interesting. In what context would you watch it in school?

DeWayfarer · 61-69, M

@caPnAhab edited previous. Yet creative writing.

Don't want to give away the plot. 😊

OogieBoogie · F

I saw a great tip on painting miniatures- paint with a black wash first, and wipe it off while its still wet.

What happens is the black stays in all the crevices, and adds more dimension.
Also, apparently black is a good primer colour for metalics.

caPnAhab · 26-30, M

@OogieBoogie Thats a really good tip. Actually, I've seen that done before but the figure was pre-painted.

So then, does is absolutely have to be applied first?

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caPnAhab · 26-30, M

Thank you @OogieBoogie I'll keep these in mind when I get my paints and such

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