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I've never been particularly good at detailing minis. Drybrushing, highlighting, washes - these are skills that elude me. Last year, I became aware of a technique called dipping, which uses brief immersion in wood stain/sealant to add both contrast and a glossy protective finish. I dug out a couple of old Devil Dog Miniatures figures (relatively poor casting jobs, with a good amount of flash and slop, so I wouldn't feel bad about expending them) and ( painted them up for experimentation. )

In between this afternoon's sporadic bouts of productivity, I primed a Micro Armor sample pack for painting (some flavor of M1 Abrams, some flavor of M109, a soft-top HMMWV, and an infantry squad). This will be experimental. I don't expect to post pics unless I exceed my own dismal expectations.

Separately, the House of Cats and Dice has been struggling all summer with tiny ants in the kitchen. elalyr caught one on the refrigerator door handle, which led to this exchange of dialogue:

T: I think they're trying to get my ice cream. Bitches better not get my ice cream. I will bust a cap in some arthropod's ass.

E: A very, very tiny cap.

T: Of course. Why do you think I've been painting 6mm figures?

E: (pause) Of course! It all makes sense now!

Hmm. Scenario pack?