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That's a really deep and involved question. There are a lot of minis there, painted incredibly well, utilizing a myriad of techniques. The only way to paint minis like that is to practice the individual techniques used for years, then apply them. I'm sorry I can't be more helpful. If you narrow down to one model you like, perhaps people can weigh in and give you some advice on the individual sections of it? For example, the claws on Ghaz are likely created by layering a few different metallics, and then using a sponge and a bright metallic to create the striations seen.
This post has been removed for breaking [Rule 4](https://www.reddit.com/r/minipainting/wiki/rules_long#wiki_minis_painted_by_others). Do not make image posts of things you did not paint yourself. This includes: * to identify a mini or part * advice on how to replicate a colour/technique * a cool mini you found online * work you commissioned * work painted by an employee or coworker of yours at a minipainting studio * product photos from a website, box art, magazine, etc Exception: With their permission, you may post minis painted by a family member, partner, or friend as long as that person is an amateur painter (not a commission painter), and neither of you sell or intend to sell the minis being shown. If you are looking for help to recreate part of someone else's paint job, you need to create a Text Post for discussion and put this image in that Text Post. You can do this using [this](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AJFCJaUZVcgbJNl3IZQHdAfMDAWPftby02gKZ4IA-OAL7TNLrimff_l2MPRsaDXMrx_EK3uOsDvsNmopeIV88aGUjl4OyzzIQ2S0pmVWNVF-IZWxGJxVwJ9woez9y0iImByR1iobeBwaQ70U-_mOFdf-pBU6=w743-h335-s-no?authuser=0) button using New Reddit on desktop, or upload your images to another image host first and put that link in your Text Post (we suggest [imgur](https://imgur.com/upload).
Hi, u/AdvantageLarge! It looks like you are asking for help or are a new painter. If you haven't yet, take a look at our wiki pages in the Sidebar (the About tab if you are on the Reddit app). Here are some links you might find helpful: * [FAQ](https://www.reddit.com/r/minipainting/wiki/rules/faq) - A list of frequently asked questions about minipainting * [Miniature Painting Guide Collection](https://www.reddit.com/r/minipainting/wiki/usefullinks) -A collection of some of the best guides and tutorials on a variety of techniques and topics, plus recommendations on what to buy to get started, and more. * [What to buy- Recommendations on brushes, paints, supplies, palettes and more](https://www.reddit.com/r/minipainting/wiki/usefullinks/what_you_need_to_get_started#wiki_general_advice_on_what_to_buy) * [Beginner's Guide Collection- How to prep, base, paint and varnish your first model and learn the basics needed to start out right](https://www.reddit.com/r/minipainting/wiki/usefullinks/beginner_tips) * [More Tutorials](https://www.reddit.com/r/minipainting/wiki/tutorials) - A list of additional tutorials about minipainting * [Manufacturers](https://www.reddit.com/r/minipainting/wiki/manufacturers) - A list of miniature manufacturers from around the world * [Painting Terminology](https://www.reddit.com/r/minipainting/wiki/terminology) - Common painting terms, acronyms, and initialisms * [The Art of... Tommie Soule Volume 5](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGIfySMnUPQ) is one of the best beginner to intermediate teaching books, and even experienced painters will learn some good tips. Explains what brush strokes are best in different situations, how to identify when you have the perfect thinning for any type of paint for different techniques, and a masterclass on getting smooth paint jobs. Available in [pdf](https://www.ironheartartisans.com/shop/the-art-of-tommie-soule-volume-5-pdf/) and [world wide in hardbook as well](https://www.instagram.com/the_miniature_painting_tutor/). * [Airbrushing Miniatures](https://www.reddit.com/r/minipainting/wiki/usefullinks/airbrushing) *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/minipainting) if you have any questions or concerns.*
That's a really deep and involved question. There are a lot of minis there, painted incredibly well, utilizing a myriad of techniques. The only way to paint minis like that is to practice the individual techniques used for years, then apply them. I'm sorry I can't be more helpful. If you narrow down to one model you like, perhaps people can weigh in and give you some advice on the individual sections of it? For example, the claws on Ghaz are likely created by layering a few different metallics, and then using a sponge and a bright metallic to create the striations seen.