Roger Newsome Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 As promised in another thread here's a little step by step on how I paint faces with acrylics. This was done quite quickly this afternoon so obviously better results can be obtained by taking your time but the basics of the method are here. This is a 54mm resin figure from Tommy's War. I haven't used any complicated paint mixes just these..... Andrea Dark Brown (I've had that one awhile 😀) Andrea Burnt Sienna, Vallejo Model Color Carmine Red, Vallejo Model Color Off White. Plus one other.... Navy Blue!!!! 1. The figure was primed with Vallejo Grey Surface Primer. 2. A wash with very well thinned Burnt Sienna, basically coloured water, allow to dry and repeat as often as necessary. It's important in all the steps to use very thin paint. 3. Add a little Off White to the Burnt Sienna and highlight the tip and ridge of nose, chin.cheekbones and ears. Continued in next post.... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted October 30, 2018 Author Share Posted October 30, 2018 When applying the thinned paint dab your brush on a paper towel removing most of the paint. When you put the paint on the model you shouldn't see it making any difference until you've made three of four passes, build up the colour slowly. 4. A thin wash of Carmine Red over the whole face. I then went over certain areas again, inside the ears cheeks, nose and chin, the same places your own face looks redder. 5. Repeat the Burnt Sienna and highlight steps paying particular attention to where the shades overlap. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted October 30, 2018 Author Share Posted October 30, 2018 6. With the Navy Blue colour in the whole area of the eye and then with a brush with a good point ( I have used a size 1 throughout) add a dot of our palest flesh nix to the corners of the eyes, it's much easier if the figure is looking to the left or right only one dot per eye will be required. If your left handed like me paint the dot in the figures right eye, (left as you look at it) first. Then turn the figure upside down and do the other one. Right handers vice versa. In the photo I have thinned the Navy Blue and washed it over all the face to demonstrate how effective it is for shadows and a 5 o clock shadow. The same mix I used for the whites of the eyes was used to paint the teeth. Real whites of eyes and teeth are not white, a common mistake. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted October 30, 2018 Author Share Posted October 30, 2018 7. The same technique of applying thin washes is used to blend any harsh lines between tones. If you go too far like here.... Just use your thinned paint to slowly blend it back in... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted October 30, 2018 Author Share Posted October 30, 2018 With well thinned paint and some patience a reasonable face can be painted in a hour or so. The advantages of the thinned paint is that you won't obliterate any detail and build up the transitions slowly and smoothly. 8 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixII Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Thank you for the tutorial Roger, I've no excuses now! 👍 I see a trip to Boyes in my future! Paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted October 30, 2018 Author Share Posted October 30, 2018 9 minutes ago, PhoenixII said: Thank you for the tutorial Roger, I've no excuses now! 👍 I see a trip to Boyes in my future! Paul You're welcome Paul. Speaking of Boyes, I was in the Boro shop a couple of weeks ago and out of the three nearest me, Boro, Darlo and Northallerton, I'd say the Darlo shop is the most well stocked as far as modelling supplies go. Just thought I'd mention it. 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixII Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 👍! Boyes in Billingham isn't bad either. York is / was worth a visit as well, last time I was there they had Eduard kits in stock. Then there's P&S (never on a Wednesday!) just a shame the book shops gone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpopandchips Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 Thanks for that, very useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Fox Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 Thanks for the very helpful tutorial. I've book-marked it for future use. I am going to have a good look at the figure sellers at Telford as I fancy doing a couple of larger figures than my usual 28mm/ 1/48th fare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted October 31, 2018 Author Share Posted October 31, 2018 @rockpopandchips @Silver Fox You're welcome, whether you use the same paints as me or one of the acrylic flesh sets you can buy the key is to keep the paint thin, wiping the excess off on some paper towel and building up slowly, you shouldn't see any difference for the first couple of passes. 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpopandchips Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 2 hours ago, Roger Newsome said: @rockpopandchips @Silver Fox You're welcome, whether you use the same paints as me or one of the acrylic flesh sets you can buy the key is to keep the paint thin, wiping the excess off on some paper towel and building up slowly, you shouldn't see any difference for the first couple of passes. 🙂 What do you use to thin your acrylics? I'm just using tap water when using a brush but Vallejo thinners in the airbrush. Cheers Brian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted October 31, 2018 Author Share Posted October 31, 2018 Just now, rockpopandchips said: What do you use to thin your acrylics? I'm just using tap water when using a brush but Vallejo thinners in the airbrush. Cheers Brian. Exactly the same as you Brian. 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Beema Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 I think I will try and acquire some Tamiya WWI figures to practice on before procuring some Tommys War figures to do... See what you've done @Roger Newsome? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted October 31, 2018 Author Share Posted October 31, 2018 31 minutes ago, Grey Beema said: I think I will try and acquire some Tamiya WWI figures to practice on before procuring some Tommys War figures to do... See what you've done @Roger Newsome? The better sculpted figure, the better the results. 😈😈😈 Do it, do it. 😈😈😈😈😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixII Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 Roger, just thinking....I know, it's dangerous! Knowing you do various scale figures, do you use the same products on all of them, or are the larger ones treated differently? Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted October 31, 2018 Author Share Posted October 31, 2018 10 minutes ago, PhoenixII said: Roger, just thinking....I know, it's dangerous! Knowing you do various scale figures, do you use the same products on all of them, or are the larger ones treated differently? Paul When my wife uses that phrase it makes me shudder, quickly followed by a worry about how much will it likely cost or what will I have to do that I don't want to or where will I have to go that I don't want to. 😀 The technique is exactly the same no matter what scale/size figure. Depending how I'm feeling I'll sometimes throw some oils at it as well. That's something I find is better suited to larger figures. When I come home again in December and if I remember, I'll do another little tutorial to include oils onto an acrylic flesh base. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixII Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 He, he, he! Don't worry, I'll remind you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted October 31, 2018 Author Share Posted October 31, 2018 9 minutes ago, PhoenixII said: He, he, he! Don't worry, I'll remind you! She says that an' all! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixII Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 Afternoon Roger, trust you have successfully regained your land legs? AND the reminder I promised! Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted December 2, 2018 Author Share Posted December 2, 2018 4 minutes ago, PhoenixII said: Afternoon Roger, trust you have successfully regained your land legs? AND the reminder I promised! Paul Afternoon Paul. Good job you reminded me, I'll see what I have in the stash that'll be suitable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Just the thing I need to give me a chance of turning out some figures I guess having the right paints help . . . . Many thanks again 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted August 13, 2019 Author Share Posted August 13, 2019 4 minutes ago, Mancunian airman said: Just the thing I need to give me a chance of turning out some figures I guess having the right paints help . . . . Many thanks again You're welcome. If you have any questions or think I might be able to help just drop me a message or post here and I'll do my best to help you out. Roger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Owl Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Great advice I took some of your techniques and tried it on the first faces I have ever done very happy with the results sothanks again for the advice. Quick and easy did these five heads in about 2 hours. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted August 20, 2019 Author Share Posted August 20, 2019 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Flaps out said: Great advice I took some of your techniques and tried it on the first faces I have ever done very happy with the results sothanks again for the advice. Quick and easy did these five heads in about 2 hours. Nice work and I'm pleased I was able to help. 🙂 Roger. Edited August 20, 2019 by Roger Newsome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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