First attempt at figure building/painting.

[Airborne01]

Many thanks for your advice, and compliments. This model was entirely brush painted with Tamiya paints, as per the scheme on the box. I didn't do any research about Tamiya paints, just carefully and methodically painted the model, only to find out they are actually designed for airbrushing! For the next build I've ordered some Vajello paints for the face so I'm starting to deviate. G

Deviation is definitely more fun I've been told - mind you, in this day and age ...

[Gavalaar1980]

Final details to knapsack added. 100% finished and ready for the display cabinet!

[dalej2014]

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Final details to knapsack added. 100% finished and ready for the display cabinet!

Really nice job. Kudos.

[Gavalaar1980]

Really nice job. Kudos.

Really nice job. Kudos.

Thanks Dale. Next project is more difficult (this wasn't easy by any means!). Will post the finished article in about 3 months time.....G

[dalej2014]

Thanks Dale. Next project is more difficult (this wasn't easy by any means!). Will post the finished article in about 3 months time.....G

Look forward to it. Have fun, and enjoy it. ATB.

[Steven000]

Looks far better than my first attempts Gavin ; ). Some great tips above, have fun :thumb2:
Steven

[Gavalaar1980]

Looks far better than my first attempts Gavin ; ). Some great tips above, have fun :thumb2:
Steven

Thanks Steven, just started the next project this evening. G

[Bugatti Fan]

There are a number of informative books dedicated to figure painting out there that may help in developing techniques in different painting mediums like oils, acrylics etc.
This is a nice first attempt model. So good luck with the next one.

[Steve Brodie]

May i recommend this product, can be applied by brush or airbrush straight from the bottle.

https://www.scalemodelshop.co.uk/60ml-ultra-matt-varnish-ak-interactive-ak-183-p4956

[Tim Marlow]

There are a number of informative books dedicated to figure painting out there that may help in developing techniques in different painting mediums like oils, acrylics etc.
This is a nice first attempt model. So good luck with the next one.

Hi Noel. Not trying to hijack Gav’s thread or anything, but we did do a thread on this a while back. Can’t remember who’s thread it was, but it might be worth a search….I know I posted some book images that I have.

[Gavalaar1980]

There are a number of informative books dedicated to figure painting out there that may help in developing techniques in different painting mediums like oils, acrylics etc.
This is a nice first attempt model. So good luck with the next one.

Thank you. I have since done 2 other figures which are in the completed builds (WW1-present) section. I have also found an excellent book on painting WW2 German figures. G

[Tim Marlow]

Hi Gav, out of interest, what was the book?

[Gavalaar1980]

Hi Gav, out of interest, what was the book?

Hi Tim,

The book is 'Modelling and Painting World War II German Military Figures' by Michael Farnworth.

[Tim Marlow]

Cheers Gav, alway worthwhile to have references on good books.

[adt70hk]

Cheers Gav, alway worthwhile to have references on good books.

I've got it too....PM incoming....