Looking for a painter.

By Kepora, in X-Wing

Hey guys. Long story short, I've completely given up on any hope I had of repainting my X-Wing ships myself. Don't tell me I need practice, or that I need to do X or Y; I just can't freaking do it. They're just too **** small and fiddly for me. I've stripped the paint off of them, so going back isn't an option; thus I'm here looking for someone who'd be willing to do a decent job without costing an arm and a leg. I don't need painting competition quality - just a decent tabletop standard. I can't afford much in the way of money, but I have various models, paints, memorabilia, etc. I'd be willing to trade for the work. A quick run-down of my Rebel fleet:

2 A-Wings (waiting on a replacement one from FFG, the blasters broke off)
2 B-Wings (both converted to fly sideways, one of them with custom/additional blaster barrels)
1 E-Wing (my personal favorite ship in the fleet)
2 X-Wings
1 Z-95
1 Custom Y-TIE

OPTIONAL:
1 YT-1300 (Waiting on a replacement as well, multiple flaws with the current model)
1 YT-2400

Here's a few examples of what I was going for; the orange could be swapped out for a shade of green like Loren Forest or Straken Green.

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And examples of the alternate white/green:

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Edited by Kepora

Where are you located? The best thing would be to get a local painter, especially if you're tight on budget.

he's in LA.

Its in his profile.

Indeed. AKA "Where there's no one" XD

I would recommend searching other miniature websites and/or posting a craigslist ad in some local comic shops. Many painters like to get variety and I'm sure wouldn't mind stepping away for a time from their normal medium.

Shame... I'd totally take this project on if it weren't US Based...

Drasnighta, I don't mind shipping overseas. Time isn't a problem, if you have examples.

Warsmith, there ARE no other painters around here other then me.

Not a Problem, Dude. I just threw some Examples your way - but as I mentioned int he message - there's a lot of Trust involved sending stuff - and I understand if its just too much :)

Glad to hear you're out of that Funk.

Edited by Drasnighta