the differents supports to paint the both faces'flats

[willie]

Looks Ok to me Willie

[Nicholas Ball]

I too have started painting on black foam board like PJ. I tended to find that as I painted on a White background, when I put the finished figures their  black background the colours did look  darker than I thought!!

My painting stand is getting a bit old and there are a few issues with it!

I need to  adjust the angle of the piece as I get lower and I cannot do it on this

the  45 degree piece of balsa wood is slowly disintegrating!!! and I'm now on 53.5 degrees

I find that taking photo's is a big issue, and if I could adjust the base more I recon this would help enormously

therefore, as Jack of all trades, master of not- one - of - them     I have a new design concept ready for my return from Eindhoven

It will be fully adjustable   it will hold pieces at various angles   and it will be heroic and glorious!!! 

OK it will probably look like sh*t, it probably won't work!!! and will probably fall apart when I first put weigt on it,  but hey!!!!!   looking on the bright side, it will look fantastic on the bonfire on November 5 th with the Catherine wheel going round on it !!!!   

TRUST ME, I KNOW WHAT I'M DOING -- it'll be fine.

Plans will be available should it be successful.  watch this space!!!

[marko]

Looks cool - I have one of these buried some where as well that was a gift.


In my case I spray paint poster board that is then sliced up for holding my figures, though I only paint one side of the figure as I am too slow to do both...


mark 

[frankhenson]

Hi
After reading this thread ...I looked around for something better than
putting my current paint job on a piece of card

What I came up with has been a great help .... "The Helping Hands Magnifier"
must have bought this about twenty five years ago at least....I removed the magnifier
left with a weighty base and two crocodile clips on a bar and universal joint

I find it has really helped

Frank

[PJDeluhery]

To each his own, Glen. I know what you are talking about: perception of color and use of various colors on palettes and undercoats. I usually undercoat in white; my paper palette is either white or gray.
Many of my flats are displayed on a black background, so for me it feels pretty right. For others? ....maybe some would have trouble. 

[Glen]

PJ, not to go off topic here (well, maybe a little bit) but does the use of a black background alter your perception of color? I know some people swear by black or white primers, but I've always preferred a neutral gray. I would think a gray foam board might give a truer rendition of color. Just thinking out loud...


Glen

[PJDeluhery]

I cut a slit in a piece of scrap black foam board and paint on this. I like the black background. I also remove the front part of the stand before painting.

[Glen]

OK, so here's an idea for 2D Miniatures: a small painting platform of the type Nick made. A square piece of plywood, a notched strip at the bottom so the painted piece can be rotated to a 45-degree angle as Nick shows, and, rather than a single foot post, a foot piece that is the width of platform to improve stability. Dimensions, angle of the platform, and finish to be decided by people who know more about these things than I do (I hold flats in a jewelers vise or insert them into a slit in a piece of cardboard that I hold).


Table or shelf-top plate holders may also come in handy. These are also available at hobby craft stores and stores that sell frames.



Glen

[Isabelle]

Hello Nicholas 

Yes it's more something like it I'd like to use ! ! A very good idea too ! ! Thanks very much Nicholas 

[Nicholas Ball]

Hi Isabelle, sorry for the late reply.

I personally cannot paint using Eric's or Roger's way. I have to rest my hand  so I can do the fine detail.

Here is what I use, it is made from parts of an old desk.  The platform is raised at the back by an adjustable leg, and I have attached a strip of wood so I can place the foam board on it at either 90 or 45 degree.

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Then whilst it dries I place a small plastic pot over it to stop dust etc.  You will also see the notes on colour mixes etc that I attach to the board with bluetack

Nicholas

[socko47]

Alfsboy has a small black card at the bottom of his photo like I described. I just put a small support under and behind the top to tilt the card.  I am on holiday and cannot send a photo.

See if this helps for ideas.


http://www.geocities.com/jvideki/images/100_2697-1200s.jpg

[Isabelle]

Yes thanks very much Eric, I'll try your method  and thanks for yours explanations because I'm left handed 

[errant49]

Well, Isabelle, there is no need to lean on the easel; in fact it is not so comfortable
Just seat right on your chair; choose an adjustable office chair to put it at the right size; mine is at its lowest, but I am 188cm
Then you put your two elbows on your table, take your brush in the right hand, maintain the easel with the left one (or reverse if you are left handed) and a few hours after you will have your painted figure
Eric

[Isabelle]

Thanks very much Socko for your ideas and advices  . Is it possible to post photos to explain  your post ?  It's would be very kind of you because my English has some deficiency    Thanks very much Socko

[Isabelle]

Glen,

Thank you very much for the traduction very kind of you