@flightmaster101 That approach makes sense. I have to segment mine ... small chunks ... not worrying about the whole. I think I am going to get my Rebel group base coated and, then, sort out one of my AT-RT

... I once painted a 1200pt all infantry no vehicle IG army in 3 colour camo within 48 hours...

... of course I consumed a six pack of monster and a bottle of scotch in that time, so I have no memory of most of it.... just start + end result really ??

but ive made my statement. No legion for me until I can say “Roger, Roger” a lot in-theme

Just now, Dash Two said:

@flightmaster101 That approach makes sense. I have to segment mine ... small chunks ... not worrying about the whole. I think I am going to get my Rebel group base coated and, then, sort out one of my AT-RT

Whatever works for you! Different people get motivation differently and want to paint to different standards.

My main point is find a rhythm that keeps you going. Worst thing you can do in a mini's game is get burnt out!

Stormie squad first, then Vader, then bikes (may not be the copper brown color). I plan to play Imperial so those may be never for me.

Considering I just finished all my IA storm, sand, riot, rocket, snow troopers just last weekend, I’ll be painting my rebels first just so I don’t have to paint anymore white armour for a while! Although I like the idea of painting my extra Luke and Vader first in case they don’t go according plan...

For first time painters a few tips.

1. Don't get bogged down by the number of models. Break it down to bite size chunks. Do a unit of troopers, then change up and do a character or vehicle. This will help you break up the monotony of doing the same thing over and over.

2. Don't try to do it all at once. Sure assemble them and play, then paint when you are rested and not rushed.

3. Practice will improve your skills, don't worry if it's not perfect. Time and practice will improve your painting. If you look at your first model you painted and your last one you'll notice the improvement.

4. Prime basecoat, shade, then highlight that will give tabletop quality.

5. If the worse comes about 3 days in simple green and a toothbrush will get you back to square one.

To add to @Sirdrasco's very good post: Wash your minis.

A quick dip in some washing up liquid such as Dawn or your local equivalent, a light brushing with an old toothbrush, rinse, and dry. The plastic models will have chemicals on them that were used to facilitate removing the models from the molds at the factory. The remnants on models can cause paints to flake off later.

Edit: Also, I recommend trying to complete single units where possible, as it leads to a sense of accomplishment quicker, helping you stay motivated. Especially with the relatively small Corps unit sizes of legion.

My Team Yankee..... (only been sat round for about a year and a half.... :'()

Mine is going to be the range ruler and movement templates!

Want those dashes on the movement tool to really stand out in a red like they are on the unit cards.

And the end marks for each range band to pop for easier spotting.

.... and this has nothing to do with me not wanting to ruin the pretty minis with my terrible painting! ?

Just now, Palomarus said:

Mine is going to be the range ruler and movement templates!

Want those dashes on the movement tool to really stand out in a red like they are on the unit cards.

And the end marks for each range band to pop for easier spotting.

.... and this has nothing to do with me not wanting to ruin the pretty minis with my terrible painting! ?

I also like the idea of the red dots on the movement tools.

I have been toying with the idea of painting each section, or some part of each section, of the range ruler in Green>Yellow>Orange>Red to indicate ranges 1-4.

Just now, NeonWolf said:

I also like the idea of the red dots on the movement tools.

I have been toying with the idea of painting each section, or some part of each section, of the range ruler in Green>Yellow>Orange>Red to indicate ranges 1-4.

I considered that too...

... but then my OCD would take over if I put the orange range three on before the yellow range two in a rush. ?

So being a Rebel player... I am going to paint it all up in old school X-Wing fashion. With a light faded body color first, pick out the end lines in red in honor of Red Squadron, and add yellow and light blue details to taste.

Are you allowed to paint the measurement tool?

If you are what is to keep you from painting lines on it to go along with the distance tools?

Seems like if premeasuring with movement templates is not allowed, buy you can paint up your measurement stick (which you can premeasure with) people would just paint stripes on where the movement tools lie.

7 minutes ago, flightmaster101 said:

Are you allowed to paint the measurement tool?

If you are what is to keep you from painting lines on it to go along with the distance tools?

Seems like if premeasuring with movement templates is not allowed, buy you can paint up your measurement stick (which you can premeasure with) people would just paint stripes on where the movement tools lie.

I'm going to paint my range tool, just a basic color with red pips. There will be no cheat notches and I laugh at anyone pathetic enough to try that. I guess if I were ever good enough to get into an elite tournament like Regionals I would pack a spare unpainted one.

23 minutes ago, flightmaster101 said:

Are you allowed to paint the measurement tool?

If you are what is to keep you from painting lines on it to go along with the distance tools?

Seems like if premeasuring with movement templates is not allowed, buy you can paint up your measurement stick (which you can premeasure with) people would just paint stripes on where the movement tools lie.

Organized play rules. Give it a few months and many of us will be able to eyeball based on the range tool anyway.

20 minutes ago, flightmaster101 said:

Seems like if premeasuring with movement templates is not allowed, buy you can paint up your measurement stick (which you can premeasure with) people would just paint stripes on where the movement tools lie.

From the Armada tournament rules (Armada has the same pre-measuring rules as Legion):

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Before or during a tournament round, any player may request that a single range ruler, maneuver tool, and/or set of dice be shared for the duration of the round. Any decisions are subject to review by a marshal or a judge. The marshal may mandate that players must share a single range ruler, maneuver tool, and/or set of dice during a round. (Page 4)

So, if you do paint lines on your tool for an advantage, your opponent can either have it too, or deny it to both of you, depending on TO judgement.

The rules also don't allow for modifying the range ruler in any way, except that you can substitute third party range rulers:

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Players may use only official Star Wars: Armada components in tournament play, with the following exceptions for third-party replacements:

• Range rulers that match the dimensions of an official range ruler or a particular section of an official range ruler (Page 5)

But the Armada range ruler is cardboard, not plastic, so Legion will probably have different specifics.

And finally:

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Determining the legality of any questionable third-party tokens and range rulers is the marshal’s responsibility. (Page 5)

So the TO can just tell you get your shenanigans in check.

46 minutes ago, Caimheul1313 said:

Organized play rules.

Agree, they should clarify this.

46 minutes ago, svelok said:

So, if you do paint lines on your tool for an advantage, your opponent can either have it too, or deny it to both of you, depending on TO judgement.

Agree. I think the point is really about modification. If FFG wants to fight the battle of no premeasuring with movement templates that seems mutually elusive with allowing people to modify their stuff any way they want.

Also side story: there was a episode of a detective show where a guy was cheating at poker by marking the cards w/ invisible ink. The ink could only be seen through the lenses of his glasses. Component modification on range rulers and such will bring out cheaters. Is it pathetic? Absolutely. Does it happen? Yup, just look at that guy who got a lifetime ban for his cheating at the warhammer lcg worlds.

51 minutes ago, svelok said:

So the TO can just tell you get your shenanigans in check

Also, I've never known a TO to be confrontational enough to call people out.

Just now, flightmaster101 said:

Also, I've never known a TO to be confrontational enough to call people out.

We go to very different tournaments then.

Just now, Caimheul1313 said:

We go to very different tournaments then.

Possible. Even at worlds the TO didn't want to call out the Warhammer guy for cheating. It wasnt until there was an uproar on the Team Covenant twitch feed that the FFG TO actually took action. I just don't count on TOs to do anything other than interpret rules.

my planned order:

Rebel troops

AT-RT

T47

Vader

Luke

Speeder Bike

AT-ST

Stormies (because I'm a procrastinator)

it might be T47 first because there is a painting thing for the launch.

on that note, anyone doing unique paints on the vehicles? or following OT designs.

1 hour ago, Wiredin said:

...on that note, anyone doing unique paints on the vehicles? or following OT designs.

I'm planning on painting my T-47'S and AT-RT's a bone colored base instead of gray. Won't be any orange on them either...probably

1 hour ago, Wiredin said:

on that note, anyone doing unique paints on the vehicles? or following OT designs.

WW2 airplane for the T-47, not sure which yet. Probably not the pink recon camo though. AT-RT, maybe olive drab, or a German tank camo scheme. depends how adventurous I choose to get. I have a set of decals from Battletech, I might put some of those on them, just to mix things up.

I'm conflicted. As someone who wants to play Empire, I naturally want to paint my Storm Troopers and Speeder Bike first.

• I want to use them
• They seem easier

That said, I don't want to have the units I'm using being the worse models, so part of me thinks I should start with the Rebel Troopers / ATRTs.

I'm definitely saving Luke and Vader for last, given that I want them to be quality.

Decisions decisions.

Stormtroopers get primed white, washed black and ignored until I'm done with Vader.

1 hour ago, Caimheul1313 said:

WW2 airplane for the T-47, not sure which yet. Probably not the pink recon camo though. AT-RT, maybe olive drab, or a German tank camo scheme. depends how adventurous I choose to get. I have a set of decals from Battletech, I might put some of those on them, just to mix things up.

Not sure how you're planning on doing your Rebel troopers, but if you are going with a Scarif scheme you could always do your T-47's in the blue/gray two-tone that looks so good on F4U Corsairs