(Part 2) Top products from r/KingdomDeath

It takes a lot of time. You need the right tools. Id' have an exacto knife, some clippers, some files, a good glue, and probably some gap filler. Oh, and a cutting board to work off of.

I linked some examples to give you an idea, you can feel free to find a particular product that works for you, although I do really like the Tamiya glue. There are a lot of little pieces so some people might like some tweezers as well. I use cupcake wrappers to help keep the pieces in one place as I'm assembling and keep them from getting lost. I'd recommend not working over carpet as a dropped piece might get lost forever in there.

As others have said, Vibrant Lantern has some great build guides, which are probably required for more complex models like the Phoenix.

Otherwise, don't let the amount of sprues overwhelm you. Pick a miniature to assemble and finish it before moving on to the next one. Most of them are fairly straightforward. I would really recommend you take your time in assembly, as getting the edges filed and gaps filled will pay off in the long run - nothing worse than a well painted model with gaps and mold lines showing. There are plenty of videos out there on how to do this if you aren't sure or just want some additional instruction.

Start with the White Lion and starting survivors. The Screaming Antelope and Butcher will be the next ones to tackle. All of these are fairly easy to assemble.

For brushes the main thing you're looking for is its ability to maintain a fine tip. Some people do 90% of their model with a size 3, while others use a size 1. I personally prefer a #2 with a #1 for finer detail work.

Vallejo Game Colour or Model Colour sets are a great place to start, depending on your preference. You can read more on the differences between the two here.

For washes I would recommend just starting with Citadel's Nuln Oil, and Reikland Fleshshade for all the skin tones you plan to do.

I would also highly recommend checking out Miniac on YouTube, he has a lot of great painting tutorials and he breaks it down step by step in short, easily digestible videos.

Good luck!

I haven't had to move it yet (other than just around my house) but we use
this storage cabinet and I would imagine with some foam strategically placed it would be just fine to move around with


we did happen to find an old overhead projector whose case fit around this storage cabinet perfectly which I would use if moving with all my minis

we also store things other than minis in ours like terrain (both the original cardboard and these stone ones) and tokens in this style holder

I use Paladin's standard sleeves and also perfect barrier sleeves.

The perfect barrier sleeves are amazing value to price, and they're a lot easier to get than the paladin sleeves

Edit: also in case anyone is interested I use these coin sleeves in a trade binder for easy gear and settlement item management

I'm pretty certain OLFA is the manufacturer for Tamiya knives so you can probably save a few bucks by buying from them instead (see Amazon). I think the hobby knife in particular is important because you'll want something your absolutely comfortable with. They can be very dangerous.

This is the knife I use:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006SJAXE/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I opted for plastic because I didn't like the cheap aluminum Xacto uses on their handles. I also believe the entire knife (blades and handle) is manufactured in Japan and I trust their manufacturing practices more than others. The blades I ordered over a year ago are still rust free.

Yeah I was looking at your pictures (magnificent guide by the way), and I've been following it for some testing I was doing on my Frostgrave minis.

Also I've been meaning to send this to you: if you still have magnetizing to do I bought a metal tip for my glue and it makes putting the glue into the drill holes super easy. It's small enough that the tip fits into the 2mm holes all the way, and you can tip it on its side a little to pour right into the 1mm holes! I haven't had to poke glue bubbles with a pin at all! Even if you're done magnetizing maybe you can stick it into your main post so that other people can see it, it's made the process extremely easy with what I've done so far.

Edit: What is the "retarder" he is using? Keeping Acrylics wet for longer sounds like a dream come true.

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He links to it. Looks great . Here

You're welcome! I appreciate that you're open to suggestions - it's easy to get attached to a plan. Since you seemed receptive I'm going to elaborate:

I ordered KD:M and then this Vallejo flesh tone set and this Vallejo basic colors set, which got me going. Like I said, i had to supplement with a lot of citadel paints from my LGS that ended up being frustrating, so I wish I had gotten some more saturated base colors in the beginning, maybe something like this, that comes with purples and oranges.

Hey, awesome. I noticed on the post you said you needed two to fit all the expansions. I just have DBK, Slenderman, and Dragon King. Do you think I could fit core + those in one box?


Would be looking at this one: https://www.amazon.ca/Homak-20-Inch-Flat-Top-Toolbox-BK00120920/dp/B000XJSLRW/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1543007796&sr=8-4&keywords=steel+tool+box

Wet Pallete

You can get sponges from amazon or crafting stores, as well as the paper from super markets.

These aren't the same ones I use, but I found a couple round 6 compartment bead sorters like these with more depth that hold all my tokens, one compartment per type of token. https://www.amazon.com/BENECREAT-Compartments-Organizer-Containers-Accessary/dp/B07MWTVJKS/ref=pd_aw_sbs_201_of_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07MWTVJKS&pd_rd_r=08440ad3-de9c-4299-8634-73892381977d&pd_rd_w=CQOXG&pd_rd_wg=qe5JA&pf_rd_p=3861f3e6-3054-41ac-9570-6a1994716f7e&pf_rd_r=146C1QA1K5WAS4QZJ44E&psc=1&refRID=1JRG075BH6B171KZSFZK

Will these do, 6ML size? https://www.amazon.ca/LOCTITE-37418-Medium-Strength-Threadlocker/dp/B000FIXQXK

The armor kits are included in the original game purchase?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000MKOWRU?psc=1 fits the game well

I spray with Krylon clear, let set for 24 hours then finish with testors dull coat.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009X8LZ4/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009FF6DN4/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002TT3LG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I use these cases to hold all the monsters cards and I can keep them organized and stop mixing up the cards by accident....

Here's a big fat messy shopping list I made for someone a while ago. You might find it useful too.

http://www.amazon.com/Quickshade-Ink-Warpaints-Army-Painter/dp/B00HC8D80W
Amazon.com: Quickshade Ink Set Warpaints Army Painter

http://www.amazon.com/Pacer-Technology-Zap-Zap-Adhesives/dp/B00SXJJ2QI
Amazon.com: Pacer Technology (Zap) Pacer Technology (Zap) Zap-A-Gap Adhesives, 1 oz

http://www.amazon.com/General-Pencil-Company-Masters-Preserver/dp/B0009RRT9Y
Amazon.com : General Pencil Company The Masters Brush Cleaner & Preserver 2.5 0z. : Brush Soap

http://www.amazon.com/Army-Painter-Wargame-Starter-Paint/dp/B01BJ55UDQ
Buy Army Painter Wargame Starter Paint Set - PLUS Promo Undead figure

http://www.amazon.com/280715-American-Accents-Primer-12-Ounce/dp/B00KZ6LLZW?
Buy Rust Oleum 280715 American Accents Ultra Cover 2X Spray Paint, White Primer, 12-Ounce

http://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-6655-Needle-File-10-Piece/dp/B000NPUKYS?
TEKTON 6655 Needle File Set, 10-Piece

http://www.amazon.com/Xacto-X3311-Precision-Knife-Blades/dp/B0000DD1N4?
Buy Xacto X3311 N0. 1 Precision Knife With 5 No. 11 Blades

http://www.amazon.com/Most-Wanted-Wargamer-Set/dp/B007H4YR8S
Amazon.com: 1 X Most Wanted Wargamer Brush Set

http://www.amazon.com/Xuron-170-II-Micro-Shear-Flush-Cutter/dp/B000IBSFAI
Xuron 170-II Micro-Shear Flush Cutter: Wire Cutters

http://www.amazon.com/Milliput-Standard-2-Part-Hardening-Yellow/dp/B011BO9R5W
Amazon.com: 2 X Milliput Standard 2-Part Self Hardening Putty, Yellow/Grey

Edit: Of, and I used this guide for making my Thinner. http://www.reapermini.com/Thecraft/15 But I'm going to experiment more, because this is not perfect.

Off the top of my head;

The steel was done with Vallejo Model Color Black and Shmincke Titanium white.

The dull gold on his face and shoulder is done with Vallejo Model Color Chocolate Brown, English Uniform, and Sunny Skintone.

The OSL was done with Scale 75 Anderes Red, Tiamat Orange, and Shmincke White.