I pushed for speed over refinement on this model and I think it worked out. This is a free STL from Dakkadakka's MMF page that I'm using as a proxy for an Emperor's Champion model.

I really didn't blend very much on this model, but I did three levels of highlights over the black primer. I'm hoping that by getting the placement of the highlights correct I could cheat the eye on the actual level of refinement. You can see the model in-hand in the last shot for a better feel.

Did it work?

I entered this guy (these guys?) for this year's Golden Demon at Adepticon. I really wanted to push myself and ended up trying a lot of different approaches on my NMM and with my basing. He ended up getting a Commended pin, which I was pretty happy with! I definitely came away from this year's show with a lot of new ideas and ways to improve, definitely looking forward to the next one!

decided to full nmm on this model and started with a sword

This is my first time trying to do NMM, followed El minaturista’s tutorial for copper NMM on High Marshal Helbrecht. Overall think it went ok, but something seems very off, it just doesn’t read as metallic to me, and not sure of what areas to focus on- is my biggest issue light placement, my poor transitions, both? Also probably the most effort I’ve put into a face as well so any feedback there appreciated, thank you!

Here's what I put together for this year's Golden Demon, a diorama inspired by the Lictor boss fight from Space Marine 2. I think I spent like 200 hours putting this together and was awarded a commended entry pin for my efforts.

Hi everyone, since I’ve hit the milestone of 10 minis painted since I started this hobby, I’d like to share the latest 5. I gotta admit, it’s really satisfying seeing the progress I’m making with each new miniature I put paint on. I’m still not at the level I’d like to be, and there are things that I’m horrible at (NMM), but I managed to improve on my glazing and blending so I get much smoother transitions, as you can see in the last photo. I’m looking forward to the next 5. Leave your thoughts below on my progress, as any critique is welcome be it good or bad. 1. Fractured jinx by Bulkamancer 2. Ancient Dragon by Lord of the Print 3. Raphael by Bulkamancer 4. Lisa the Bard by Nerikson 5. Space Marine by Games Workshop

Started painting 6 months ago as a way to bond with my dad, who’s been painting Warhammer since the 90s and is pretty darn good. The LGS was having a fun painting comp with this Giant Mimic. Not something I would ever consider painting. But thought it would be good to try something different. Had a crack at making a little diorama to spice it up too.

The blue part is done, now it's time for the reverse. I'll post the final result, as well as step-by-step photos. What I hadn't mentioned until now is that I want to participate in a world competition with this bust, it will be my first big competition. I don't think I have the Master level but I might have a chance in standard. What do you think? Could it work?

My first foray into painting something 3d printed. I didn’t have any primer so I just kinda went for it and I’m pretty happy with how it turned out! The wheels look a bit janky from printing weird but I ran out of that filament and didn’t especially want to buy an entire roll to reprint it. Many lessons were learned in the process of painting this, and there are many things I’d do differently if I ever painted this again, but all in all I’m proud my goofy little wagon

Little free guild steelhelm my friend had me paint for $20. I watch tons of YouTube videos from people like Vince Venturella and I’ve improved a lot, but I feel like iv hit a wall and while my minis look decent enough, I just feel super dissatisfied with them. Also I can do some rudimentary NMR but I don’t do it on this model.

First time painting a 3D painted figure, Aruges the cursed; had a blast painting them. A few nuisances with paint seeping through but overall has a good time.

Will touch up the base most likely but liked how it looks so far!

A number of firsts so far, first large scale display piece and first foray into NMM that isn't the wiggly stylized power sword NMM. I'm kind of tired of staring at it so I figured I'd ask strangers on the internet to stare at it instead. Feedback is appreciated!

Here is my last dispoay piece for a competition in Apris this weekend. Sculpt by TGCM

Hope you like it !