{"product":{"product_id":"B01MTXRU2L","title":"Miniatures Paint Set, 10 Model Paints with FREE Highlighting Brush, 18ml/Bottle, Miniature Painting Kit, Non Toxic Acrylic Paint Set, Wargames Hobby Starter Paint Set by The Army Painter (New Version)","price":"34.93","image_url":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51vPlVvdCBL._SL500_.jpg","url":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MTXRU2L"},"comments":[{"body":"I would suggest looking in to some actual modeling paints. Especially for the blacks and metallics you'll need for those Deathwatch models. That set of inexpensive artists acrylics will not have the pigment saturation that you'll need for quality coverage.\r\n\r\nThis is a great starter set and comes with a wash and a quality brush - https://www.amazon.com/Miniatures-Highlighting-Miniature-Army-Painter/dp/B01MTXRU2L/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1546629959\u0026amp;sr=8-5\u0026amp;keywords=army+painter","subreddit_name":"Warhammer40k","author":"usulsspct"},{"body":"[Here's the listing on Amazon for the set](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MTXRU2L/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_qMAVAbDPDFTK6) comes with a brush as well. There's a brush kit from them as well with miniature brushes for like $13 and a spray cost about $15 as well but if you get the off white it's saving you so much time and effort to begin with ","subreddit_name":"SWlegion","author":"neverdeadned22"},{"body":"It won't Ruin the models, and I have used and do use craft and artist acrylic paints occasionally for specific purposes. You will need to be sure to thin it down a lot, though, and even then be aware that the formulation is different from model paint and it won't spread as easily in the same way. \r\n\r\nAlso, any set of \"Beginner Paints\" you see at the $100+ price point is WAY beyond your needs. A 30-40$ set like[ this one](https://smile.amazon.com/Army-Painter-Miniatures-Highlighting-Miniature/dp/B01MTXRU2L/ref=sr_1_5?crid=110YGZYGD4MF3\u0026amp;dchild=1\u0026amp;keywords=army+painter+paint+set\u0026amp;qid=1609180059\u0026amp;sprefix=army+paint%2Caps%2C175\u0026amp;sr=8-5) will more than suffice as you start out.","subreddit_name":"battletech","author":"BacchicLitNerd"},{"body":"If your brother has no painting supplies or hobby experience, I would stick to one core set (of whichever time period he prefers) and something like the Army Painter beginner kit like this: https://www.amazon.com/Army-Painter-Miniatures-Highlighting-Miniature/dp/B01MTXRU2L/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1\u0026amp;keywords=army+painter+starter\u0026amp;qid=1606509011\u0026amp;sr=8-3\r\n\r\nHe will also need an exacto knife and super glue","subreddit_name":"SWlegion","author":"tdcthulu"},{"body":"Assuming you mean [this set](https://www.amazon.ca/Miniatures-Highlighting-Miniature-Army-Painter/dp/B01MTXRU2L), here's what I suggest.\r\n\r\nColours to fill out what's missing in that box:\r\n\r\n* **Nuln oil** - black wash, great to use on silver and darker colours\r\n* **Zandri dust** - neutral beige good for bones\r\n* **Mechanicus standard grey** - save you from having to mix black and white every time you want grey\r\n\r\nExtra colours to build on what you have:\r\n\r\n* **Kantor blue** - dark blue with good coverage\r\n* **Skrag brown** - light brown good for leather, fur, and hair\r\n* **Moot green** - bright green\r\n* **Thousand sons blue** - more of a teal\r\n* **Jokaero orange** - kind of a neutral orange without looking too bright\r\n* **Reikland flesh shade** - your box comes with Strong Tone, which is also a wash, but reikland flesh shade will be a bit softer than that one and could be used for a variety of skin tones or to shade some lighter colours as well\r\n\r\nI don't really care for the citadel purples, so would recommend a purple by another brand (I've liked pro acryl purple which I think is between these two shades), but if you want to stick with citadel, I'd recommend one of these:\r\n\r\n* **Nagaroth night** - ok coverage, but very dark purple\r\n* **Genestealer purple** - weaker coverage, but brighter purple\r\n\r\nI think that should round out your colour wheel and give you a bit more range in some colours to avoid needing to mix commonly used colours too often.  After this, you can get colours you wish you had while painting, premade versions of colours you find yourself mixing the most often, or just anything you think looks neat or saw in a tutorial you might be following.","subreddit_name":"minipainting","author":"aPoliteCanadian"},{"body":"So you need paints, brush(es), a primer, and probably a varnish. \r\n\r\nFor the paints and brushes, I started with an Army Painter starter set. I just looked at this one and it seems really good:\r\n\r\nMiniatures Paint Set, 10 Model Paints with FREE Highlighting Brush, 18ml/Bottle, Miniature Painting Kit, Non Toxic Acrylic Paint Set, Wargames Hobby Starter Paint Set by The Army Painter (New Version) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MTXRU2L/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_XRG6Q4JW8Y8J0YEAD02Y?psc=1\r\n\r\nThe “super hobby collection” option looks like it’s REALLY cheap rn so I’d snag that one instead if you pull they trigger. \r\n\r\nFor the spray primer (to make the stick) and varnish (to protect the painted minis from chipping), just got to your local Walmart or similar store and go to there paint section. You probably want white primer and “clear matte” varnish.\r\n\r\nI really hope you jump it. It can be super rewarding. I’m not exaggerating when I say you can inbox me every single question you have along the way and I will help you out. I’m sure a lot of other people here would too!","subreddit_name":"boardgames","author":"dpollere"},{"body":"Thanks! Is this the one you mean?\r\n\r\nMiniatures Paint Set, 10 Model Paints with FREE Highlighting Brush, 18ml/Bottle, Miniature Painting Kit, Non Toxic Acrylic Paint Set, Wargames Hobby Starter Paint Set by The Army Painter (New Version) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MTXRU2L/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_3ZNSHGMJRT9MH8TZ65K1?_encoding=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1","subreddit_name":"ElegooMars","author":"psybermonkey15"},{"body":"What sort of colours are you looking for? I started with [this one](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Miniatures-Highlighting-Miniature-Army-Painter/dp/B01MTXRU2L/ref=asc_df_B01MTXRU2L/?tag=googshopuk-21\u0026amp;linkCode=df0\u0026amp;hvadid=309757378209\u0026amp;hvpos=\u0026amp;hvnetw=g\u0026amp;hvrand=3501724619737911189\u0026amp;hvpone=\u0026amp;hvptwo=\u0026amp;hvqmt=\u0026amp;hvdev=m\u0026amp;hvdvcmdl=\u0026amp;hvlocint=\u0026amp;hvlocphy=9046833\u0026amp;hvtargid=pla-360269916690\u0026amp;psc=1) but if you have some specific colours in mind, there are different sets that might be more suited. \r\n\r\nYou really only need your basic colours, you can mix them together to get the shades you need. If you find you're really into miniature painting, you can always add to your collection later. \r\n\r\nI've personally never used anything but Army Painter, Vallejo, and Citadel, but my partner has told me you can use acrylic in thinner, watered down layers.","subreddit_name":"DungeonsAndDragons","author":"RixaKotharEhaism"},{"body":"Start with a beginner painting kit like [this one](https://www.amazon.com/Army-Painter-Miniatures-Highlighting-Miniature/dp/B01MTXRU2L/ref=sxin_14_ac_d_rm?ac_md=1-1-YXJteSBwYWludGVyIGtpdA%3D%3D-ac_d_rm_rm_rm\u0026amp;cv_ct_cx=army+painter\u0026amp;dchild=1\u0026amp;keywords=army+painter\u0026amp;pd_rd_i=B01MTXRU2L\u0026amp;pd_rd_r=bf429217-9e70-411f-b1dd-946e3d3ff75a\u0026amp;pd_rd_w=bUOls\u0026amp;pd_rd_wg=SWbCD\u0026amp;pf_rd_p=c41d1f6c-956c-4fe2-8019-1663b7e1dd23\u0026amp;pf_rd_r=8DRZXGVZ7B6H25R827RN\u0026amp;psc=1\u0026amp;qid=1633793700\u0026amp;sr=1-2-12d4272d-8adb-4121-8624-135149aa9081) from Army Painter, or a more complete one because you'll eventually find yourself in the need of new colors if you like it. \r\n\r\nGet a kolinsky sable brush 1 or 0 in size which will be your main brush. Get another 00 or 000 if you want to be more precise, but I personally do EVERYTHING except drybrushing with my size 1 brush.\r\n\r\nGet a wet palette or search the internet to do one, it's very easy and cheap.\r\n\r\nI started with the aforementioned kit and painted most of the base game with it. You'll surely want a gold metal paint, a black shade (nuln oil) and some other paints, but you'll be fine with these, mixing colours for the ones you miss.","subreddit_name":"DarkSoulsTheBoardGame","author":"poisonwasthecure7"},{"body":"If you don’t have paints yet, I’d point you to these as a starter. I bought my pack years ago and am just now running low on some colors. https://www.amazon.com/Army-Painter-Miniatures-Highlighting-Miniature/dp/B01MTXRU2L/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1\u0026amp;keywords=warpaints+starter+paint+set\u0026amp;qid=1627820818\u0026amp;sprefix=warpaint\u0026amp;sr=8-3","subreddit_name":"spiritisland","author":"Atticusjw37"},{"body":"https://www.amazon.com/Army-Painter-Miniatures-Highlighting-Miniature/dp/B01MTXRU2L/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?dchild=1\u0026amp;keywords=army+painter+beginner+set\u0026amp;qid=1619727630\u0026amp;sprefix=army+painter+beg\u0026amp;sr=8-5\r\n\r\nI started with and continue to use this kit right here. I mix the available colors to get what I want.","subreddit_name":"battletech","author":"Praetorian_Hard"},{"body":"Unless you can find them at a better price in-person, I think armypainter is the cheapest. You can find some really cheap ones at like Walmart but they suck really bad and nobody would recommend them. The [starter set](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MTXRU2L/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_t1_wp.3FbH772N7J) I mentioned earlier should last you a long time though. You might would need one or two extra paints depending on what you want to paint though.","subreddit_name":"Warhammer40k","author":"Bobby_wth_dat_tool"},{"body":"I’m also a beginner and here’s what I did:\r\n\r\nFor paint I bought the Army Painter starter set.  It’s one of the cheaper sets but it’s fine for a beginner.   Has a wash and a metallic paint as well as primary colors. \r\n\r\nMiniatures Paint Set, 10 Model Paints with FREE Highlighting Brush, 18ml/Bottle, Miniature Painting Kit, Non Toxic Acrylic Paint Set, Wargames Hobby Starter Paint Set by The Army Painter (New Version) https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01MTXRU2L/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_hYqHFbKSPN74Q\r\n\r\nThen I bought cheap packs of brushes at the craft store and some black and (optional) white primer.  I made a wet palette at home with a plastic container, paper towel and baking sheets.  \r\n\r\nTotal cost was around $70 CAD maybe.","subreddit_name":"Gloomhaven","author":"sgloux3470"},{"body":"This is the [paint set](https://www.amazon.com/Army-Painter-Miniatures-Highlighting-Miniature/dp/B01MTXRU2L/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?dchild=1\u0026amp;keywords=army+painter+set\u0026amp;qid=1601097010\u0026amp;sr=8-5) I started with when I got back into the hobby years ago and it served as a fantastic base to build from. 10 paints and a brush for 25$ is a steal for the hobby. And then you also have a little box to store them in when you aren't using them haha","subreddit_name":"Warhammer40k","author":"fritz_76"},{"body":"You could always start with a smaller set to see how you like how the feel. \r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MTXRU2L/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_FVypFbEQN9959\r\n\r\nComes with one of those washes too. I prime mine with Rust-Oleum paint primer from Walmart and, first coat black then do a zenithal highlight with a white. Let that dry till it's not sticky and paint away. I use a matte sealer from mod podge when I'm done.","subreddit_name":"PrintedMinis","author":"unique_devil"}]}