Figure painting tips

[Squad Leader]

What is your project squad leader? I hope all our hints help you for vehicles I painted straight on to them forgot I had done some

i've just got my hands on Red Laser figure but theres quite a bit of paint missing so i thought i'd start with that, having thought about it i've many other figures that i can also work with after this one, im not the most creative person so im still not sure what way to go with the design think it will be a bit of trial and error...

Making this thread into a sticky. Everyone, please post as many tips as you can here!

good idea Baron!

i told someone else i would post a tutorial but always felt a bit stupid (like i said before, everyone has their own methods) & didnt wanna look arrogant but i think i'll do one when i get back to work on monday.

Hey ross a tutorial sounds like a great idea to me not arrogant at all, i know i'd appreciate it very much!

thanks to everybody else with all their tips so far, im gonna have to start compiling a shopping list now of everything im gonna need

[The Baron]

whats a sticky?

A thread that stays at the front of the forum queue, between the regular posts and the announcements.

They have this icon:

[Double-Tap]

heres a good guide to not only painting but customising toys-

http://www.jinsaotomesdangeroustoys.com/guides.html

hope it helps.
Bill

[Squad Leader]

nice guide bill, cheers

[Squad Leader]

could anybody recommend some decent brushes you actually use yourself as i got some cheapies off ebay but the hairs are coming out when painting and its very annoying or is this a common occurence?

[scoobydie]

I`ve got the smallest brush from Games Workshop, you get what you pay for regarding quality.
Then again I find them a bit too large for finer details like logo`s ,then peolpe say they use a pin, genius!!

[Squad Leader]

a pin? what to paint with?...

[scoobydie]

Not tried it myself, but judging by some of the work it must work

[Squad Leader]

I`ve got the smallest brush from Games Workshop, you get what you pay for regarding quality.


what are the prices like, would you recommend them?

Not tried it myself, but judging by some of the work it must work

im no way near as good as the work i've seen on here so i'll leave that to the pros

[Thundershot]

For small details like eyeballs & badges on games minatures,I used to use technical drawing pens..oh a a steady hand.