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Hi Remembering the original photo when it was first published many years ago, I would say you have done a fantastic job with this figure and very realistic flesh tones to boot as well, as far as the comments regarding the eyes is concerned not everyone remembers that in the human face the two...

Looking good, although on a more critical level I would have preferred a little less red on the cheeks, makes him look like he has makeup on, but again that's just a personal thing, many others do like the man wearing makeup look, just look at some of the award winners out there. But at the end...

I think that is one program I will be happy to skip, I personaly prefer a more natural look with realistic shadows and highlights. Good job I am not out to win awards isn't it. Paul

Hi In reference to the possibility of expensive one of models and figures getting damaged by I assume visitors to these shows, why do they not just erect a Perspex screen between the models and the visitors, this method works well at model rail shows, so why not at model shows, it would save a...

Hi And just to be different, for me although from the neck down this is a fantastic paint job that is light years ahead of what I can do, even on a good day, but for me the painting of the face lets this figure down, just look how flat the lighting is and how pale the skin tone is and then look...

Hi What camera are you using and if it has interchangeable lenses what lens are you using. For good close ups you need a tripod, and a steady tripod as a flimsy one is as goos as no tripod, you will also need to use as low iso setting, say 100, and unless you are using a macro lens you should...

Hi Firstly you are obviously a fantastic painter and what you have produced is a million times better than what I can do, but i bet I know whats bugging you about this face. For me its a touch too bright and colourfull for the subject matter, I bet if the face was a bit greyer and darker you...

Hi I apply it with an airbrush and spray it from the bottle un-thinned I do use an airbrush with a 0.5 paint tip, don't know if that is making it easier to spray though. Paul

Hi I have used Vallejo Grey primer for quite some time and have never had any problems with it. Its always dried dead smooth and never had any lifting or chipping issues, unlike some other primers I have used. Paul

Hi Gorgy I am painting 1/35th scale WW2 figurs and mainly Tamiya The Enamels I use at the moment are mainly Humbrol & Revell with a few Model Master, Xctracolor & WEM thrown in as well. Paul

Hi All Sorry for this newbee question, I did search but didn't find what I am looking for. Has anyone got any tips or links on figure and face painting using enamels. Thanks in advance for any help. Paul

Hi all Just saying high from a new modeller and an even newer figure modeller. Hope to pick up loads of tips so be gentle with me and any stupid questions I may or will ask. Paul