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Learn How to Paint Army Men

On this page you’ll learn the basics of what you’ll need in order to start your army men painting journey.

This guide is aimed at absolute, no knowledge, beginners. It aims to be as detailed as possible and will be updated as necessary.

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Why Paint Army Men?

I know why I do it, but why should you? Frankly, that’s for you to figure out, but I do it for the love of the game, baby. Plus you:

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Paint army men is a metaphor for your fucking thing. It’s an example of how you can do something with your life that is meaningful and productive and appreciated by others. It doesn’t matter if you spend hundreds of hours hunched over in a room painting miniatures, or if you spend your days covered in motor oil fixing up junkers to resell for extra cash. Paint your own army men. Find the thing that you enjoy and share it with others on YouTube if that interests you. Some people cook. Some people play games. Some people don’t even know where to begin. If you’re interested in learning how to paint army men then you’re in the right place.

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Build Skill

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Getting started in the miniature painting hobby doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated. Choosing to paint cheap or vintage army men is a great place to start.

You need a few basic supplies, a little patience, and a willingness to make the first one messy.

I’ll show you how to prime, paint, wash, drybrush, and finish your figures step by step.

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