Getting my WSS Cavalry "Profesionally" painted

[Chad]

Have used Nitromors for household paint removal. It is extremely caustic as I recall. I assume I would then need to rinse them in either hot water with or without washing up liquid? Then brush them with a stiff toothbrush to remove any paint left?

[Chad]

Nail varnish remover. Again I assume they would need washing, etc afterwards

[mollinary]

Also, I'm surprised at people's poor experiences with Fernando - all his work I've seen looked excellent! Isn't it his work in the Austro-Prussian Wargaming in History books? Made me bloody jealous, I must say

Yes, the vast majority of the figures in the 2 Austrian-Prussian War books were painted by Fernando to showcase standard.

Mollinary

[Ithoriel]

Nail varnish remover. Again I assume they would need washing, etc afterwards

I rinse them in warm water and give them a quick scrub with an old toothbrush.

[toxicpixie]

Yes, the vast majority of the figures in the 2 Austrian-Prussian War books were painted by Fernando to showcase standard.

Mollinary

Thought so, and mighty nice they look. Doubley so en mass

[Chad]

Thanks for the advice. Will give nail Varnish remover a try.

[fred.]

If they are painted with acrylics then you have a bunch of options nail varnish remover, pine based cleaning products.

For older figures painted with enemals then you may need to resort to nitromors or other proper paint strippers.  

With figures it's often the folds and other deep details that are hard to get pain out of and can need some work. All will want a good wash with soapy water then clean water before starting again.


If you are just wanting to see what you are doing over a black under coat - then I'd start by dry brushing over in white. Should bring out the details and its much quicker and easier than stripping.

[Womble67]

If you're happy with them I'd leave the links, Andy. More informed, more informed choices. Mind, not updating the price list on their own website is a bit duff!

Orcs, hope you've had a positive reply by now?

Also, I'm surprised at people's poor experiences with Fernando - all his work I've seen looked excellent! Isn't it his work in the Austro-Prussian Wargaming in History books? Made me bloody jealous, I must say

Thanks much appreciated toxicpixie. I think I will still put a warning link on my website to this forum post

Take care

Andy

[Orcs]

Like I say I feel really bad about this. Should I remove the advertisement from my link page or should I put a warning and a link to this discussion I'll wait for your opinions.

Andy,

Please don't feel bad about this. You accurately described your experience, that's all. If my figures had come back as well painted as the ones you received I would have been perfectly satisfied. 

All I was expecting was a basic block paintin which I would have given a wash to, to add some depth.

Sunjester received his back from them this week and they are  fine, he had a couple of minor niggles but nothing much.

I do wonder if they have painters they pass the commissions on to and it then depends on who your figures are given to?

[Orcs]

Latest update:-

I posted the figures by First class recorded delivery on Saturday 29th July.  I have not received any confirmation they have received the figures or any correspondence at all.

The original order took just shy of two weeks from their receipt of the figures to them being delivered back to me.  I then took a week trying to decide what I wanted to do about it.

I am not sure if they will try to rectify the faults or repaint again in full. If their turn round time is similar to last time I should have them back by early next week.

When I do get them back I will give you all an update. Hopefully It will be a nice positive update

[Womble67]

Andy,

Please don't feel bad about this. You accurately described your experience, that's all. If my figures had come back as well painted as the ones you received I would have been perfectly satisfied. 

All I was expecting was a basic block paintin which I would have given a wash to, to add some depth.

Sunjester received his back from them this week and they are  fine, he had a couple of minor niggles but nothing much.

I do wonder if they have painters they pass the commissions on to and it then depends on who your figures are given to?

Thanks for your kind words Orcs it's much appreciated and I keep my fingers crossed that your figures are returned in a condition which you are happy with

Take care

Andy

[toxicpixie]

Fingers crossed! Hopefully you'll get some news (or acceptable figures) back soon

[paulr]

Fingers crossed

There seems to be very variable experiences even with the same 'company', I'm glad I enjoy painting

[Nirnman]

Turbil Miniatures also have a  Utube channel that goes under the name of Imperator Vespasian here the father and son do unboxing terrain building and play through some excruciating games demos. I say excruciating as the father and son play through exchanging inane comments without explaining any of the rule mechanisms and more often than not using home made amendments. I have to admit the terrain they build look good and the forces they use are well painted. I have never been tempted to use their painting services as I too like painting my own figures.

[skywalker]

I have used Fairy Powerspray and it works okay on metal, plastic and resin.
Spray the figures, I lie them in a old foil take away container spray them liberally, leave for 15 minutes then rinse under warm running water using an old toothbrush to work into the nooks and crannies. Then turn over and  repeat as needed