Reddit reviews Privateer Press Formula P3 Wet Palette Model Kit
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The Formula P3 Wet Palette drastically slows drying time to keep your colors liquid over extended painting sessionsFormula p3 wet pallet includes one plastic palette case with palette spongeFormula p3 wet pallet includes one pad of palette paper
I used one I made myself for awhile but then I got this guy and love it
Privateer Press Formula P3 Wet Palette Model Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001F8OLZQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_AcY6ybEHZ15VM
If you just search wet pallet on Amazon a few good ones will come up.
I like wet palette over a dry because paint stays fresher, it actually helps to thin the paint out some, I can create my own thin shades much easier since they aren't getting soaked up by a paper pallet.
You can not leave your paint in it overnight though, at least not in my experience. I tried it and when I came back next day my paint was basically liquid from where it absorbed so much water.
Hope that helps
Although there's all kinds of branded equipment (from pin vises to knives to files) specifically for minis, you usually don't need to get the "official" stuff. Cheap pin vises (for drilling and pinning) can be found at any hobby shop, and my $5 set of files works splendidly.
That said, I did get the official wet pallette simply because it was much smaller than any non-branded ones and takes up less bench space. And, admittedly, I'm ok with paying for the convenience of pre-measured pallette sheets. If you wanted to try out painting with a wet palette (and you should!), you can make your own pretty easily.
You might also consider putting something over the table/desk/whatever you work on. So you don't get paint on it or accidentally cut into it with exacto knives. I just use a desk pad that I found at staples. That way I can also write notes to myself on it.
I use the wet pallet that P3 makes but you can just grab a plastic tub (tupperware clone) and put in a sponge, fill a ways up with water, let the sponge soak up water... top with parchment paper from your kitchen.
Links below to the P3 one and a couple tutorials...
https://www.amazon.com/Privateer-Press-Formula-Palette-Model/dp/B001F8OLZQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUjifHUCHLY
http://www.fullborerminiatures.com/articles/wetpalette.html
You do have to wait for the paint to dry (doesn't take to long) in between layers. The colors I used are Macragge Blue and White Scar(Games Workshop brand) for this job. I started with Macragge Blue as the base then started to blend the blue with the white as I went into the center. This Techniques is good to practice before you jump into the model. I used a wet palette and Paint Drying Retarder (you can get it much cheaper at your FLGS) for mixing the paint. The main thing is to practice with the blending and know how much to water down the paint. This stuff is second nature to me now that its hard to explain(been painting in the hobby/painting for 7 years now). If you have more question feel free to ask.