I just take my specs off and paint the figures at a distance of about 6 inches! But of course, I’m only painting to what might be termed “wargame standard” – though The Man, bless him, said that they’re rather too well painted for wargaming. I could never hope (nor would I attempt) to paint figures to the standard of, for instance, Mistress Wendy. I just wouldn’t have the time, nor the ability, so I just paint them as best I can and leave it at that.