Tip needed for Sexy Blonde

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Hello,

I’m building/painting a 1/16 figure of BatGirl (Hasegawa kit). No problem with the BatGirl suit ([:p]) but I’m not so sure about how to represent her nice blond hair. How should I paint it? I normally use enamel or acrylic as base coat then artist oils [:I]

Thanks!

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The subject line definitely caught my attention…

No idea how to help with the hair, but I’d sure like to see the finished product…

Later,

Murray

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The oils will definately give you the tonal depth and sheen of hair.

Mike

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Here is a link to a website that has a nice tutorial on doing blond hair.

http://www.antsnest.net/Garage.php

Good Luck
Rogue

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Thanks for that link, Rogue.

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djmodels1999,

I use standard wash and drybrush techniques to bring out the detail in the hair of most figures. Before adding that last application of clear satin or gloss, I drybrush a slight touch of the appropriate hue of metallic paint over the hair. Gold or brass would be the obvious choice for your Batgirl. A little metallic paint goes a long way toward making hair look like hair.

Test it on an old model and see for yourself. Good luck!

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Thanks for that, Mark. It sounds like a … sound advice!