spitfire Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 This is looking great Mish and I'm taking notes ! Figure painting is one thing that I would really like to learn, armour models do not look right without crews, I have been buying lots of figures and even bought a load of Vallejo paints, but have not started work on them yet. Must give it a go when I finish the next armour model. Cheers Den Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted February 15, 2009 Author Share Posted February 15, 2009 Den this is my first figure, I started by reading a couple off books on the subject. I borrowed them from the library as they are expensive. I can recommend the Osprey book. All I have done is put what I read into practice, I've also used some blending techniques I learned from art classes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 That is very impressive for a first figure, no not just impressive, it's amazing, what paint are you using, the wood and leather look great. Cheers Den Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted February 15, 2009 Author Share Posted February 15, 2009 Den all the paint is Tamiya Acrylics apart from the metallic which is Citadel Boltgun. The wood and leather effects I get by waiting for the base coat to go tacky then blending in the second colour a bit like dry brushing only with a little more paint. I don't know if this is a recognised technique but it works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted February 15, 2009 Author Share Posted February 15, 2009 (edited) Nearly there, just a few little bits to touch up where I'm not entirely happy, a coat of flat varnish, which I need to get. And a title. Anyway it all comes together. I'm really please with this, my first attempt at figures. Edited February 15, 2009 by Mish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 I think you've done a smashing job on this Mish - fair play to ya (as they say). Maybe a little more practice on the face painting so Mike doesn't criticise his lippy, but that's always been one of the hardest parts of figure painting. I wonder whether using oil paints to blend & highlight the face pigments might be an idea to try? What color did you use as a base for the skin tone? What was the name of the book you got? I got one recently to see where figure painting had gone since I last did any, and was rather impressed with it. Osprey Modelling Scale Figures by Mark Bannerman was the one I got... I'm still to try any of the techniques out though, as I've not got any figures (apart from one bust) in my stash, other than a few pilots I don't yet need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted February 15, 2009 Author Share Posted February 15, 2009 (edited) Thanks Mike, the book was the Osprey one, not sure of author etc as I got it from the library. Skin tone; base was Tamiya flesh and then various blends of that, flat red, white. I'm not too sure on oil paints, I've been taking advice from (ehem another forum) and there appears to be a 50/50 split on acrylics and oils. I'm going to do another one for sure. Edited February 15, 2009 by Mish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 I think that both have their place in figure painting. What I was planning on doing (if I ever get around to it) was using acrylics for the base colors, and use oils for the highlights & lowlights. Having highlighted with acrylics before, you have to be quick to blend them, whereas oils give you more time. I guess you have to be careful to avoid the whole thing turning into a turgid mess if you blend too much though. Must stop talking about it now, as I'm getting tempted to try out my theories! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz greenwood Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 When I used to do figures I used oils as when you make a mistake you can wipe it off and start over. I tried acrylics and couldn't get on with them. Nice figure Mish well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erwin Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 For a "first" this is a stunning figurine. A truly well done job.Very livelike. Bravo Mish ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyL Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Very, very well done Mish. Superb result there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted February 15, 2009 Author Share Posted February 15, 2009 Thanks Andy and thanks for gifting the figure. You've got me going on another tangent of the hobby now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darson Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Fantastic job Mish, he really looks the part. Definitely a keeper that's for sure. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brews Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Too good for a first effort. Are you sure you didn't practice in an earlier life? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perry Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I've been following this build Mish and I have to say the result is amazing - well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebos Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 That ammo crate looks real... Looks like you need to do more figures Mish, you've clearly got the knack for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 (edited) Thanks guys,final pics up later. Steve I do seem to have a flair for them don't I? I'm just about to order the next one. Finished photos are HERE Edited February 17, 2009 by Mish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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