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Igeratic: OK. I see that the base color should be sprayed with the airbrush at a 90 degree angle. Any thoughts about getting Vallejo to spray better? maybe thinning with alcohol instead of distilled water? Probably like all other things model related it's a matter of blood, sweat, tears, trial and tribulation.
Here's a quick update: Most of my parts are clean with the exception of the gear, so I guess I can start adding a base coat and move the project along.
Yes, the main colour should be sprayed on as the second step. You should spray from the top and move down to about 90 degrees but not past this point, otherwise you will lose the shadow areas.
With the paint brush you should not have to lay down large swaths of the main colour again, unless you are doing a camou pattern. The brush is just to refine/add more contrast to the lights and shadows of wrinkles and folds of the cloth. Then you progress to other details such as buttons, insignia, belts and equipment.
I haven't tried thinning Vallejo so you'll have to experiment there. Sure, try the alcohol as well as future. I've seen on the forum here that Testors acrylic thinner works well too. I'd suggest just mixing with a brush on a small patch of glass or similar surface to see how the paint reacts first - no point in gumming up the airbrush.
regards,
Jack
OK, I have another question: The finish coat on a figures face? semi-gloss? the clothes also, semi-gloss?
When I look at my clothes they look flat. So what's the suggestion?
Thanks in advance.
Leave the face in it's original paint, but definitely the uniform give it a flat coat.
Things like leather boots and belts, also do not gloss up - use lighter paint shades for highlights to give the impression of a "shine" if required.
For the weapon metal parts - paint flat black and then dry brush gun metal.
Reason against using gloss of any type is that for models it tends to look tacky and/or toylike. Using flat colours to create highlights just looks more professional. Although for your kit you can make an exception for the lenses for the special sniper equipment - a drop of gloss would be alright.
Thanks for the reply Jack.
Herr Richthofen has been assembled and primed. My primer of choice is airbrushed Floquil grey primer. Thinned with about 25% lacquer thinner, it goes on nicely and has some "bite" on the plastic. I hope to airbrush the acrylic base colors on tomorrow in preparation for doing the face, jacket and boots in oils and the hat and pants in Vallejo acrylics. After priming, I noticed the slight gap between the boot and right leg. I'll hit that with some putty before painting.
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Im waiting on some Vallejo paint, probally going to take 5 to 7 days.
As far as oils, what is a good brand and do they sell flesh tones or do you need to mix.
thanks
nice pieces here
Spiral what's about the subject? the gb is limited to military subjects? in mind to eventually scratch some fantasy figure
rtoo speed makes ugly results, too relax don't make results
I have narrowed my choices to two- a WW2 marine or a Napoleonic figure. I can't start yet cause I need to get a new camera, but when I do I'll post and start. I've enjoyed the pictures and information posted so far. Hope I don't lower the curve too much when I start.
g.knox
Spiral: I think most people use Winsor & Newton or Grumbacher oils. I've never used them myself, but would like to try someday. Check out various figure painting sites, such as Historicus Forma and Planet Figure for various oil mixes. If you can get a copy of Shep Paine's book How to Build Dioramas there's a tutorial of how to paint faces with oils.
PNGbrat: Don't worry about lowering the curve! It seems like we have a good mix of skill levels in this GB. I know I'm not going to win any golds for my figures anytime soon. It's all about having fun and above all learning and improving as modelers.
Quick update: I stripped the paint off the figure body to attempt airbrushing. I started with the trousers and I'll be damned if I didn't get the Vallejo to spray without much trouble. After spraying I went back and added more highlights and shadows. I think it turned out much better and looks much more convincing as far as zenithal lighting goes. I'll post pics in the next few days hopefully.
PNG, just let me know when you decide what you will build. Dont worry about skill level, I have ZERO skill in modeling figures, this is my first and i dont expect great results but I do hope to learn something along the way.
Mike, thanks for the info. I actually looked at a few art store sights and found all kinds of oils I just have never used oils for anything but I do hope to learn as I continue my figure.
bsyamato nice pieces here Spiral what's about the subject? the gb is limited to military subjects? in mind to eventually scratch some fantasy figure
Hi bsyamato, the figure can be anything you want as long as its a figure of 1/16 - 120mm scale. Sci-fi and fantasy stuff is welcome same with animals of any kind, just keep to scale.
i was thinkin some warrior elf from the old warcraft videogame inspired, but is too soon now to start too busy but wishing to do
following the gb for now .. sigh
When ever your ready bsyamato, theirs no end date on this GB, so no rush to complete projects here.
I wanted to get this GB up and running so I could learn how to build and paint figures. Hopefully the longer the Gb runs the more info it will produce.
thanx Spiral, i will take my time so. asap i'll post some finished/unfinished previous work
using milliput putty means space and clean workbench and actually these requirements are not mets LOL
Excellent, most of my paints arrived. I'm still waitng on my flesh tones, once they get here I'll start smearing my figure...
What kind of paint did you end up getting? Oils?
mike91978 What kind of paint did you end up getting? Oils?
Hi Mike, I ordered the Vallejo Flames Of War German SS paint set, also picked up some Game Color Dead White. Still waiting on the flesh tones.
I havent ordered oils yet, although I may.
Anyone moving along with their firures?
I plan some bench time for this Sunday.
Yeah I've been working on mine some. Been too busy to take pics though. Hopefull this weekend I'll be able to post some progress.
WOW!
Slow going here. I havent heard a peep from anyone one in days...
Has anyone made any progress?
peep...
Just finished the Spitfire GB and now on the Italian one as it ends in May.
Lurking here in the background, ready to answers questions as best possible.
Still working.... Just need to take some pics.
Here are a few pics I took this morning before I got started. The sling was shaped by softening it in some hot water. I was surprised at how well the resin bent! Here goes:
?action=view¤t=101airborne001 2.jpgok here is my 1/16 entry into the fray - Dragon's 1/16 Arnhem "Red Devil" British paratrooper. I have made several of the figures before and I have to say for the price and with a little work they turn into excellent figures. I started with opening the flaps on the pockets, the jacket, and cuffs. after getting the seams cleaned up I cut off the neck wrap and replaced it with an actual cloth one soaked in white glue. It laid down better and had nicer detail. I cut off the hands in hopes of getting them to line up better (more on that in a moment). I then turned my attention to the base and decided to build it up. The way the figure is stepping and the look on his face made me think of what is going with the situation - stepping down from house to house fighting, reloading on the run. Still working on the face to get the righ look (again, limitations with the plastic). The base is made with sheet styrene and the steps are made with cork and model bricks. The rest is scraps and bits from my parts box (lets hear it for being a junk pack rat). More when I get the face and hands up to standard!
Looking really nice so far Irish! I'll have to check out some of those Dragon figures. Your base looks convincing as well. I'm just starting to think about what I want to do for my base. Never made one before so I'm a little leery of how it will turn out.
hey guys, everying is looking great. Nice work!
spiralcity hey guys, everying is looking great. Nice work!
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