Epic 40,000

Runfree

just wondering how do you paint this models cause there are so small. Bet you dont go into much detail.

Do you use the GW brushes for this or not??? I find them fair hard to paint.

ah well let me now anyway.

Lemming

I've used the gw brushes to paint my models.

Usually what to do is use black or white undercoat spray paint first of all

Then spray whatever colour you want the models (whilst on the sprue), then pick out the individual bits you want, such as banners, weapons, shoulder pads /w insignia, etc, etc.

That's what I do.

The likes of vehicles and titans are easier to do and you can drybrush metallic areas much easier on them.

That said, I've seen drybrushed/highlighted infantry, so it CAN be done to that level if you have the time and patience.

DrummerBoy

At one stage I was painting pack markings on my Blood Claws!!!! Got through about 8 stands and just gave up!

Steve_o

For my Epic imperial fists i just gave em a coat of yellow and red bolters, any more attention to detail is madness!

Pugsley

Just undercoat em then smack on some shoulder pads and a boulter, more than enough for the size of the wee buggers.

DrummerBoy

Just a quick snap of one stand of my Epic40K hormagaunts if anyone cares! (couldn't find my BloodClaws!)

spooky donkey

With a can of spray paint and a little dry brushing

Is epic discontinued by GW at the mo! I havent seen any of the stuff in a long time?

Steve_o

I think GW have turned what little attention they had to epic onto warmaster

Lemming

Originally posted by Steve_o
I think GW have turned what little attention they had to epic onto warmaster

Epic has gone very much into the fanatic-games section of GW. In fact, there's an absolutely brilliant hybrid 2nd/3rd ed. ruleset of Epic available of some random website - once I find the link! It's basically the depth of 2nd ed epic with some of the better 3rd ed. rules incorporated into it.

I have all the .pdf documents, and if I can't find the website, I'll post a link to them all

Runfree

allright. I tried to paint one of them the other well I nearly had a nervous breakdown.

Ah well screw epic detail painting. as long as they got a bit of colour its fine.

Pugsley

Originally posted by Runfree
allright. I tried to paint one of them the other well I nearly had a nervous breakdown.

Ah well screw epic detail painting. as long as they got a bit of colour its fine.

I painted a dragon on them space marine banenr bearers...... took 3hours and was barely noticable from a distance... rocks up close tho
Detail + epic 40k = too much spare time, or a big no no.