Painting Figures

[mbinsewi]

Mel, as soon as you figure out the technology and science, you can transport me to that lounge car, anytime.  

I think your figures are exceptional!

I'll be waiting.

Mike.

[SeeYou190]

mbinsewi

Do it with HO scale figures, though.

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HO figures are always in BORING poses with poor sculpting, not much fun.

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RR_Mel

What is the scale of your figure above.

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Those are 28mm (1/56). The degenerate scumbag wehrmacht figures below are 15mm (1/100) scale. These are about 2/3 the size of an HO figure. I will see if I can find my American army when I get back home. I did a much better job on them. These were painted using the Minwax Dip method.

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-Kevin

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[RR_Mel]

Here are some of my best HO figures.  Most are Mel castings, the guy was a Preiser unpainted figure.

 

 

 

I’m not sure I can compete at your level even with your help, old shaky hands Mel was in an exceptionally unshaking time period to have painted those above.

 

 

 

Mel

 

 

My Model Railroad   

http://melvineperry.blogspot.com/

 

Bakersfield, California

 

I'm beginning to realize that aging is not for wimps.

 

[mbinsewi]

SeeYou190

Let me know if you really want to know how to do it right, and if you do, I will put together a reply.

I feel another series coming on!    Do it with HO scale figures, though.

Mike.

[BigDaddy]

I would need a dexterity transplant to do that kind of painting.

[RR_Mel]

Kevin

 

What is the scale of your figure above.

 

 

Mel

 

 

My Model Railroad   

http://melvineperry.blogspot.com/

 

Bakersfield, California

 

I'm beginning to realize that aging is not for wimps.

 

[SeeYou190]

I am a nationally recognized high profile award winning figure painter.

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Do you really want to know the right way to paint figures, or do you just want to slap some paint on no better than pre-painted hobby shelf garbage?

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Miniature figure painting is a hobby all in its own.

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Let me know if you really want to know how to do it right, and if you do, I will put together a reply.

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-Kevin

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[HO-Velo]

UNCLEBUTCH

connected by the head, you end up having to ''fix'' it after.

You're right, not always possible to leave on the sprue, especially when there's a lot of mold lines to remove.     Have a good one,  Peter

[UNCLEBUTCH]

HO-Velo

Like to leave them on the sprue for painting when possible

I tryed that.but seams most of mine are connected by the head, you end up having to ''fix'' it after.

[HO-Velo]

Like to leave them on the sprue for painting when possible and airbrush 'primer' with my choice of flesh color before the brush work.  

Ironically the the peloton, motos and spectators were painted while recovering from a cycling mishap some years ago. 

Have fun and regards, Peter

 

[UNCLEBUTCH]

 I also use craft paints,I don't bother to wash,or prime, just clean up flash and parting lines.

I use a strip of double sided tape on a piease of wood, stick 5-6 on it leaveing enought space between them.

Grap 4or 5 bottles of paint,and try to do any of the same color before moving on.

I start with flesh and try to go lighter to darker colors,you can hide some mistakes.

Take your time, its a fun project a magnifier/lamp helps

[garya]

Good idea. Thanks Mel.

[RR_Mel]

I’ve never primed my figures, the Acrylic Crafters paint works great for figures.

 

I tack them to a sewing pin with super glue and stick the pin in a pencil eraser to hold them for painting.  Simple to turn them to paint.  I store them by sticking the pins in a strip of Balsa.

 

 

 

 

 

Mel

 

 

My Model Railroad   

http://melvineperry.blogspot.com/

 

Bakersfield, California

 

I'm beginning to realize that aging is not for wimps.

 

[garya]

I have a variety of little people (HO scale) to paint.  Some are Preiser, some are Atlas, some are from ???  I have a variety of acrylic craft paints and colors. I was going to clean up flash and wash them with soap and water.  Can I just paint them, or should I use a primer first?