hi every one, my name is chris and i need help. i always was interested in modeling especially helicopters, and figures. a few days back i bought my first model of any type. it was a tamiya modern infantry set. since its my first time with figures (or any kind of model) i would like some pointers to help me finish the set. i have the basic tools like a hobby knife and brushes. thanks for any help guys[:D] oh btw how do i put pictures?
[snWcm] to the forums. I’ve never built these figures before, but one thing to point out. Faces are something that you have to work at. If there is an extra head in the set practice on that one. Try different types of oil paints and washes. When it looks good to you go ahead and paint the others.
Good luck
thanks, i’ve looked on the web and it seems that painting the faces is very important to figures. i guess i have to sacrifice one of the soldiers, but one out of 4 wont hurt. it really surprised me at how much effort goes into these little guys. i just haft ta take it one step at a time like my big bro sais. but should get the (easy?) stuff like the camo done first? man, this stuff is hard, but i bet its worth it in the end. any way thanks man, any advice helps alot for a beginner like me[:)] thanks!
Hi Chris,
If it’s the set that I’m thinking of (the mid-80’s US Modern Infantry set #35133), the camo (4-colour Woodland BDU’s) is one of the more challenging aspects of that kit. Of note is that three of those figs have their arms/hands up in front of their torsos, restricting access if you choose to assemble and then paint.
Take your time, use a good paint - I like to use Vallejo acrylics for figs (don’t even think about hand-painting this with Tamiya acrylics) and invest in some good quality paint brushes (the cheap “craft” grade brushes won’t cut it). You need brushes with a decent point. Look at artist grade sable brushes, say about a 00 and 000. They may be more expensive, but properly cared for, they will serve you well for years.
There are several How-To model figures books, military modeling, miniatures, etc. Buy three or four and read through them.
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This article may be of interest: http://hfmodeling.kitmaker.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=Sections&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=145&page=1
Chris to put up picks you first need to post them on a different website like photobucket. Then go to properties and copy the web address. Then go to insert media (on this website) and paste the web address and click insert. Hope that helps!
Why waste a kit soldier…practice with those little green army men! The plastic is just a bit different (usually softer than styrene) but you can still use them to perfect some techniques!
Justin
hahaha, i wont have any trouble using those guys! the faces are really smudged so i geuss i will use them to practice painting the camo! thanks for the tip[Y]
A BIG THANKS TO YOU PHIL H!!! your advice on the paint, brushes, and paint techniques will really come in handy(the paint guide has all the uniforms from the past 20 years covered!!!) thanks phil h[snWcm]
thanks for the pick info 101st airborne!
Welcome Chris[snWcm]
Painting figures is not my specialty, but I can tell you, it will be easyer if you use artists acryllic paints (I use the ones from WAL-MART for 95% of my painting) I havn’t had a lot of troubble with them, but just do what you are comfterble with (which, I assume, is not a lot, compared to others here)
Don’t worry, you’ll get the hang of both scale model building and getting around the forums.
It’s simple to post photos here. All you need to do is up-load them to a host site (like Photobucket) and then click on the immage to show the larger view. Once there, just click on the code that says IMG Code and copy it. Return to your post window, and paste the copied code to the post, and hit the post button.
Take care, and happy building. I hope to see more from you soon
whoops, wrong smiley[Y]