r/IronWarriors • u/usernamecreation1 • 19h ago

Hobby & Painting Unpopular opinion: I LOVE painting trim

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u/cabbagebatman 18h ago

That sure is an unpopular opinion but I'm in no position to judge. I enjoy free-handing hazard stripes...

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u/stopthetoxic 18h ago

The peeling of the tape when using the tape method is really satisfying

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u/cabbagebatman 9h ago

I imagine it is. It just turns out I have a knack for painting straight lines and find it very enjoyable.

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u/InsenitiveComments Corpse Worshiper 3h ago

I like free hand lines to give it a ‘DIY’ look. I like using tape for that manufactured look.

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u/cdglenn18 18h ago

I find it to be one of the most gratifying parts of a paint job. Really pulls the model together

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u/Kane23885 18h ago

I'm the same, I like that the trim breaks up the large blocks of the same colour and adds the opportunity to add a different material and weathering to my models.

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u/RidgeStorey 18h ago

I will die on the hill that the most fun I ever had painting was when I painted my helldrake

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u/thescreamingpizza 17h ago

Same. Especially for black leigion. It pretty much just follow the lines. And it kinda does all the edge highlights for your because it naturally seperates the armor panels. I spent the last year painting death gaurd and I wanted to get back to my csm. My god it was basically child's play. A very nice break from all the textures and details that come with DG. I was able to space out and just paint.

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u/Battletoad1982 18h ago

I do 50 model batch paints… you’re a psycho! Amazing work though. I wish I could enjoy that process.

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u/HandsomeDynamite 13h ago

Damn, finally an actual unpopular unpopular opinion. Iron within you crazy motherfucker

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u/Khulgrim_Cain 11h ago

Same! Every time one of my old synthetic detail brushes starts getting that hook-tip, I think “Yay, brand new trim brush!!”

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u/Dangerous-Cow-4535 18h ago

Ooo what color did you use for that trim

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u/Ironcl4d 17h ago

Same, it's a lot of work but the results can be so satisfying.

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u/Sunerd 13h ago

Drip costs sweat

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u/AlphaAirlys_ 11h ago

Nice job there! What color did you use for the trim?

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u/ForceMaster3_0 8h ago

The amazing part is the trim adds so much detailing that once it's colored the model immediately looks solid even before highlighting or any advanced techniques. Very satisfying

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u/Basic_Reflection4008 6h ago

....I fear one man

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u/StdntBdyPresident 5h ago

This is the way.

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u/UkeSoldat 3h ago

On daemon engines and characters I enjoy it but definitely not on battleline troops

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u/Arguleon_Veq 1h ago

So, i wouldnt say i enjoy the PROCESS of painting armour trim, but i LOVE the result! The main reason i find it difficult to paint tanks, is because im not sure what to do without armour trim