I have been persuaded to show how I painted up my Col War British. No secrets here, and there are quite a few painting guides out there on the net as well. Step 1 is when I base them on a plastic lid to start the preparation stage. I use blue tac.
Step2 is the wash in dishwashing liquid. This is very important to remove the oil from the surface of the plastic. The manufacturing process an handling with bare hands leaves a light oil on the figures and can cause problems later on.
Step3 is leave to dry naturally.
Step4 is the black undercoat. Some people use white, but I use black. If I miss some while painting it looks as though it is part of the DPM. I think it adds depth as well.
The last stage is adding the flesh colour. I always add the skin tone now. Next stage actual uniform.
A useful post. I really must man up and have another go at painting camo uniforms.
ReplyDeleteI am making notes ;)
ReplyDeleteAhh, I begin to see now... :-)
ReplyDeleteExcellent!
Nick
I am glad it could be that push you really need Tim. I use the 3 feet rule myself.
ReplyDeleteI doubt if you need to Geordie, your figures are sweet!
ReplyDeleteIt's all common sense Nick, always wash!
ReplyDeleteI start with black too and agree that it adds depth. If your eyes start giving up a bit a very light dry brush of grey helps bring up the detail. Perhaps not so important with these guys but certainly helps with uniforms with piping.
ReplyDeleteThats a good point Rodger. Do plumbers wear the piping?
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