shem

I'm thinking about trying out some #waehammer40000 or other #miniaturepainting stuff.

It'll be something nice to do with the kids away from screens.

Can anyone recommend a good starting point for kids under 7

#hobbies #parenting

May 20 at 9:34amWeb
Show threadSunDancerMay 20

@shemjm Grab the army painter "Warpaints Fanatic: Starter Set" Comes with all paints you need, a miniature and a brush.

If they still like it, grab some cheap Reaper Bones minis or (if you want to build a bit) any kit by Northstar Miniatures for Frostgrave, Stargrave or Oathmark.

Show threadshemMay 20
@SunDancer I saw that one. It's like £20 on Amazon and you only get one miniature? I was hoping for at least 6 🤣 I guess it's an expensive hobby
Show threadSunDancerMay 20
@shemjm If you have a local Warhammer store you can go there and usually they have one free mini to paint in store for kids/new customers. "First fix is free"
Show threadBilliglarperMay 20

@shemjm

Warhammer Underworlds or Burrows and Badgers might be good starting points.

https://burrowsandbadgers.com/

https://start-warhammer.com/warhammer-underworlds/

Burrows & Badgers - the skirmish miniatures game of anthropomorphic animals

Show threadshemMay 20
@billiglarper burrows and badgers looks cute thanks
Show threadBilliglarperMay 21

@shemjm

The Burrows and Badgers models are also single piece, so no assembly required. Just scrape off the mold lines with a cutter.

Also low on details like pouches, amulets and such, which makes them easier to paint.

Rules seem straightforward and solid, too:
https://www.wargamer.com/burrows-and-badgers/heir-to-warhammer-mordheim

#TabletopWargaming #MiniaturePainting #BurrowsAndBadgers #SkirmishWargaming

Show threadshemMay 21
@billiglarper yeah seems like the winner. Although I will have to try to buy some on Friday apparently they sell out quick
Show threadEstarriol, Terrorist Dragon1d ago

@billiglarper @shemjm

I love these figures, if you are ever burned out or just need a figure to paint to get your interest back, THESE are one of the best ways, you will smile as you paint them.

Show threadKensan_OniMay 20

@shemjm I’d grab some of the bone line from Reaper Minis and teach them the basics. Reapers has a large line of fantasy minis, so if your kids want something whimsical, it’ll be in there, and you should be in budget getting them.

As always, judge if your kids are likely to accidentally or purposely ingest minis before teaching.

There are also larger minis like dinosaurs that can be acquired through the 3d printing market. Not sure if the MLP painting figures are still around.

Show threadshemMay 20
@Kensan_Oni something whimsical and cute would be good yeah. Thanks