In this new multi-part video series I will show you how to build and paint scale model figurines, mostly concentrating on 1/35 military miniatures. The series is mostly aimed at beginners, but I hope there is something of value to more experienced model makers as well.
In this first part I go step by step through construction: what tools, you'll need, how to clean flash from the mouldings, how to get limbs attached as cleanly as possible, and how to fill the inevitable gaps when they sometimes don't come together as nicely as you'd like.
I'm doing a group of 1/35 German figures at the moment, as part of my ongoing Krupp Protze diorama, and I figured it was a good chance to cover off some basics and really get deep into the detail of model figurines. I know a lot of modellers struggle with figures - they can produce absolutely stunning armour or aircraft, but when it comes tome to prop the machines with people around them for a sense of scale it can be a bit daunting for some.
Like most things in life, it all comes down to practice (as I regularly tell my 6 year old daughter) but there are a couple of hints to take on board and some traps to avoid which do make it a lot easier, and more of a pleasure, to build and paint model figures.
The video is embedded below, but in case that doesn't work here is the link:
Scale model figures 'how to' guide - Part 1 Construction and building
Cheers,
Dave
Just found your site i have loads of figures from mainly Italia kits so I am going to have a go at painting them using your way,don't know when though maybe in a few days/weeks maybe month's so watch this space .bye
ReplyDeleteGood luck, I hope you're happy with the results :)
DeleteG'day Dave, hope you're well mate. I'm subscribed to your excellent channel and so, since I'm rubbish with figures I will most definitely give this series a thorough look and digest the detail on a bigger screen. Cheers and all the best from pomsville.
ReplyDeleteHi Norman, thanks so much. It's been a while since I published much about figures, but the advice should still be relevant. My biggest hint: for skin tones, I really recommend the AK Interactive Flesh and Skin Colors set, it makes painting realistic skin tones very easy. Cheers from down under :)
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