First Figure

[patrolman]

started my first figure model, way different from armor models. It is a hornet 1/35 SS NCO with camo smock and pants. I don't have many references yet so I think im going to do the pants in Italian camo and the smock in spring oakleaf.

So far i have put a base on everything and the face is about 90%, if anyone has any sugjestions or hints PLEASE feal free I need all the help I can Get .

By the way, how do ya'll get piping on things so crisp, mine looks like crap I think i need toinvest in an opti-visor.

 

[Jim Hockett]

Pretty good for your first attemt. The pictures aren't real clear, but the eyes look a little "droopy." You might want to trim them across the bottom. As far as painting the piping, I like to use a liner brush. The longer bristles absorb the inevitable shakes without transferring them to the line you are painting. It's probably heresy to use such cheap brushes, but I have had good luck with American Painter brushes that I picked up at Micheal's on sale for $1.50 each. They don't seem to be "hooking" like Taklon brushes normally do. Hope my ramblings have been of some use to you.
Jim

 

[amherbert]

Waffenfarbe takes patience!
Are you using oils or acrylics?

Here's a link to an old attempt of mine. I tried a late pattern oakleaf camo on the standing officer. The waffenfarbe was blocked in, then I used the darker colors to 'fix' the lines.

I can't remember what their interest was our lawn chair...

Andy