Pretty nice for your first figure. I struggled for years, being primarily a Diorama builder, figures are somthing i can't get away from. I got a set similar to yours a couple of years ago, mine was from Scale 75. But the one area i really had trouble with was the eyes. Check out this video which one of the other members posted for me, i ffound it really useful and i was able to get away from the marty feldman look.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIzxQP2XxlY

Once i got the basics useing the method suggested in the set, i started experimenting with my own approach. This sets are a really nice starting point.

Facial stubble was another area i had problems with and i setteled on useing a really light brush with oil paint, i use a raw umber.

Bish, 

Thank you very much for the compliment, the advice, and the link.  I think playing around with those techniques will definately help out.  Figures are usually the most important components of a diorama, faces are the most important parts of figures, and eyes are the most convicing feature of faces.  That video definately gives me a few things with which to experiment.

Thank you,

Chris 

Hey Chris they look awesome to me. Don't sweat the eyes, I've been painting figures for over twenty years and I still can't seem to get them right much of the time- I'm going to have to check out Bish's video clip. 

Hay Chris, really nice job on the feguries. Don't let the face hold you up, trust me you will never get to a point where you will be satisfied, its like a golfer and his swing lol. Your work will naturally get better with experince. Don't rush it and enjoy it.

Chris,

I like what I see! You're not far off from some very nicely painted figures. You've inspired me to start practicing too.

By the way, where is your LHS? I'm looking for other hobby stores in the area besides Hobbytown.

Thank you Gamera, billmc and hogfanfs,

I'll keep practicing, and working at it.  I am having fun with it.  

In Cincinnati, I like Boardwalk Hobbyshop.  It's in the Oakley neighborhood on Delta Ave (Oakley Square).  It's a great neighborhood place.  In fact, it's the only local, independent place that I know of in Cincinnati.  

It's right next to a great burger restaurant named "Zips."  Down the street is a great place called, "The Wurst Bar."  Both are great places, and both are worth checking out as long as you're going to the hobby shop.  The Wurst bar was on the Food Network show, "Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives."

Scratch, Oakley Square.  It's Mount Lookout Square.

I tried again with the eyes.  I used the old Shep Payne method with the stripes, then tried blocking in the flesh around the eyes as described in the video.  I also inverted the figure for painting the right eye as described in the video.  I'm happy with how the right eye turned out, but not the left.  I'll keep trying.  This figure does not yet have any shading or highlight.

ridleusmc

In Cincinnati, I like Boardwalk Hobbyshop.  It's in the Oakley neighborhood on Delta Ave (Oakley Square).  It's a great neighborhood place.  In fact, it's the only local, independent place that I know of in Cincinnati.  

It's right next to a great burger restaurant named "Zips."  Down the street is a great place called, "The Wurst Bar."  Both are great places, and both are worth checking out as long as you're going to the hobby shop.  The Wurst bar was on the Food Network show, "Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives."

Scratch, Oakley Square.  It's Mount Lookout Square.

 

I know what you are talking about, I've been to Ichiban, and when we were down there I noticed what I thought was a Hobby store! Ha, my wife convinced me I was seeing things! LOL I will have to stop in one of these days. I read some good reviews on Broardwalk.

Anyway, your figures are getting better. I agree the right eye has gotten much better! Keep up the great work!

Hey, you're getting there! I like to use a small felt-tip pen (I don't remember the brand now) to dot the eyes. 

Still I've thought about making some sunglasses for all my figures- makes them MUCH easier to paint and they look cool too!!! 

Gentlemen, 

This third attempt is turning out much better than tries 1 and 2.  I applied highlights today, and I think I'll try shading tomorrow.  This is how he's looking:

His complection reminds me of a TV news anchor.

Looks pretty darn good to me! 

And yeah, he just needs a sheet of news in his hands to read off... 

Looks good for a 1st serious attempt. I,ve been doing this a long time and the eyes still beat me up. I think you'll get there just practice.

Thank you Gamera and Captfue,  

I added some shadow and 5-o'clock shadow.  He's looking less like a news anchor and more like a guy who doesn't get much time for hygene.  I also started his jacket and helmet.  

Thanks for looking,

I think you pretty much nailed it there Chris. 

I agree with Cliff, you nailed it, Chris! Great job!

Thank you Gentlemen,  

I'm happy with the way they're turning out.  The hobby shop has my MiniArt figure set in.  I'll pick it up tomorrow.  My Sherman may have a propper crew soon.  

Thanks for looking,

Chris

Chris:

Someone posted here at one time to paint figures as if you are seeing them at the right distance as the scale. At 1/35 scale, you may be looking at the diorama figure in real life distance from many yards away, instead of up close as you see when you are painting. I try to keep this in mind when I'm getting obsessed about detail. 

That's a good point.  I'll keep that in mind, and check my work from about an arms length. 

Thanks for the input,

Chris