I am sure that many others have asked similiar questions in the past but I am looking for some tips on how to paint realistic looking figures. If there is an article in FSM that goes over it or even a book or something that would help me out with this. I see all the great pictures that people post here and I want to be able to achieve similiar results. If anyone has any information I would be very grateful and will supply you with all the pics of my results you can handle in return for your help.
There are a some books out there about figure painting . It is a specalized art. It can really set off a model or it can be a real distractor. This is where shading and the play of light is critical. go and get some books, buy some reasonably good infantry figures and practice. The first figure I seriously tried to do was the TC from Tamiyas old tiger 1. It turned out great, helped me win a contest. It took about 10 more tries before I could get another painted just the way I wanted. It’s a skill that needs practice but it is worth the time and effort .
Gentlemen,
Thank you once again for your replies. This forum seems to be such a centralized area of many great minds with a wealth of information. It makes me wonder what I would do without it.
I will definitely go out and get some books on the subject. I really want to make an diorama with the Tamiya Pak 40 I picked up over the weekend. The figures scare the hell out of me though because I can’t seem to get the eyes right on anything I try painting.
Well, im a junior and i can paint figs so, so. First prime with tamiya primer. Then base coat, say with black. Then take oil paints, black and white, and mix a dark gray and dry brush. Then paint the stripes with red, white, silver, and the belt with a letter. Drbrush and put a wash on the belt, painting the buckle. For the head, simple method. First, Buy some Vallejo acryl. they are the best, and here are the basic skin tones you need: 17, 18, 19, 21. Base coat with 21, thinning 1:1. then use the next shade, thinned 1:3, paint to thinner of course. Now paint the eyes. Use an ivory white. Then paint the eyes with a spot of black usuing the a fine brush. 10/0 is good. Then finish up with the next coats with 18 and 17. Then paint the hair with a brow and then drybrush with a lighter shade. Hope this helps