Hi guys, Im new there, just created my profile yesterday and new to modeling. I posted my question to Just started....but seems, that there is not so many visitors at that forum, so I decided to try and post it here, where it may be bit more visited than the forum for beginners. I hope, that I wont offend anyone, posting here, and if than I want to appologize, I dont know very well how forum works, which areas are more frequently visited than others. etc. First of all, please appologize my English, Im not a native speaker. I bought my first figure, Charlotte de berry figure as I was allways hooked to fantasy, pirates etc...any interesting other figures from this or different companies I may take a look for? Any suggestion is highly appreciated. Coming to my tools, I didnt know much wat to buy and my budget was limited. I have Tamiya surface primer, I have 4 or 5 brushes, not sure now, I bought Flesh and skin colours from AK, zap a gap glue and 6 or 7 Tamiya acrylic paints....this was adviced to me to buy as an absolutelly essential for start, so I end up like on probably 170 USD for this basic stuff. Now, I would like to know what else I would need or if I can start up right as with these tools I have, the lady in the store told me, that this is enough. I have several other questions as a beginner and I hope, that Im not bothering You, maybe faster would be if You send me some youtube link or any youtuber doing this historical and fantasy figures. But if someone here has time, he can help me. I would need to know how to go step by step...like...do I paint the each part before glueing them together or do I first glue the parts together and than Im starting to paint? Eventually would you use tweezers to hold the parts while painting or is there any trick how to do it simplier? Last, but not least if you can list me some interesting youtubers, books which might help and also as I mentioned before some other tips on interesting figures which might catch my eye. As for whats interesting for me, are mainly fantasy, but not much of a warhammer lover, at least I never even think of going into it, so that put aside, any other fantasy figures, dragons, stuff I can use for Dungeons and Dragons aswell as Im interested in ancient period, especially Romans, Greeks including mythology, Persians, Celtics, Vikings and other ancient civilizations(but main focuse is fantasy)
Looking for help with Charlotte de Berry bust- Pegaso
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Hello Tyrell90,
welcome to Planet Figure.
Best way to get answers to your questions is to open up a topic in the vBench (Work in Progress) and post lots of pictures as you go along.
As for a start, I would suggest a thourough cleaning of the parts with mild soap detergent, followed by priming with the Tamya primer as this will show any lines or defects you may want to correct. Another helpful tip is to drill small holes in surfaces that mate (e.g. between bottom of head and top of torso) in which you will place a pin. This pin has two functions: when painting the head seperately it will act as the point you hold (usually in a pinvise or something similar - like a bit of wood to use as handle) while painting, and when fitting and gluing the parts together it will ensure accurate placement and increased strength.
Only when you are happy with each part after priming is it worth while starting to paint.
As for the order of things, there is no set 'rule book' to follow. Some people attach as many parts as possible before priming & painting, while others paint each part before bringing them together. I had a quick look at your chosen subject, and personally would paint as much as possible before gluing on the small ends, and once done and solid tidy up the paint of the smaller bits where it was damaged.
To give you one minor example of a possible route, have a look at my current threads - both are in the fantasy range:
https://www.planetfigure.com/threads/d-slayer-pro-v-because-you-are-worth-it.162066/#post-995859
https://www.planetfigure.com/threads/irbis-miniatures-dain-ironfoot.155882/
Also, have a look at posts in 'painting techniques', or if you have a specific topic in mind, you can use the 'search' options on the top right hand side of the page.
Hope this gives you a start.
welcome to Planet Figure.
Best way to get answers to your questions is to open up a topic in the vBench (Work in Progress) and post lots of pictures as you go along.
As for a start, I would suggest a thourough cleaning of the parts with mild soap detergent, followed by priming with the Tamya primer as this will show any lines or defects you may want to correct. Another helpful tip is to drill small holes in surfaces that mate (e.g. between bottom of head and top of torso) in which you will place a pin. This pin has two functions: when painting the head seperately it will act as the point you hold (usually in a pinvise or something similar - like a bit of wood to use as handle) while painting, and when fitting and gluing the parts together it will ensure accurate placement and increased strength.
Only when you are happy with each part after priming is it worth while starting to paint.
As for the order of things, there is no set 'rule book' to follow. Some people attach as many parts as possible before priming & painting, while others paint each part before bringing them together. I had a quick look at your chosen subject, and personally would paint as much as possible before gluing on the small ends, and once done and solid tidy up the paint of the smaller bits where it was damaged.
To give you one minor example of a possible route, have a look at my current threads - both are in the fantasy range:
https://www.planetfigure.com/threads/d-slayer-pro-v-because-you-are-worth-it.162066/#post-995859
https://www.planetfigure.com/threads/irbis-miniatures-dain-ironfoot.155882/
Also, have a look at posts in 'painting techniques', or if you have a specific topic in mind, you can use the 'search' options on the top right hand side of the page.
Hope this gives you a start.
Thank You very much for such detailed informations, I thought, that hopefully I will find useful informations here and friendly people, so thanks a lot for help and welcoming me, I will for sure go through the posts and eventually ask if I will feel a need, Have a great day and greetings from Czechia!
balder
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Welcome to the forum! There are a ton of videos on YouTube. Some of the channels I like are Doctor Faust, Kris Bellleau, Kujo Painting, Last cavalry historical toys and hobbies, Miniac, Sorastro’s painting.
As far as sequence of building/painting, I prefer to assemble as much as possible before painting. This way you can have all your seams between parts blended in with putt. However you do have to look at the figure to be sure you can reach all the areas with your brush. For example if the figure has a shield, make sure that if the shield is attached it won’t block access to the arm or body for painting. Leave off delicate parts that may be broken while painting.
A few other tools you should have are a hobby knife, needle files, wire snips, a pinvise or hobby drill and some small drill bits. The knife and files for cleaning up mold lines, etc. The drill for pinning parts together. You can use paper clips cut up for pins to attach parts together and also for pinning the figure to a scrap of wood to give you something to hang onto while painting.
There is a ton of useful info on this forum. Just browse around. If you don’t find the answer just ask. Someone is sure to help you out.
Check around where you live to see if there are any hobby clubs. A lot of wargaming shops (at least where I live) have painting demo sessions where you can learn a lot when just starting.
Sorry for the long message. Again, welcome to the hobby!
-Gerald
As far as sequence of building/painting, I prefer to assemble as much as possible before painting. This way you can have all your seams between parts blended in with putt. However you do have to look at the figure to be sure you can reach all the areas with your brush. For example if the figure has a shield, make sure that if the shield is attached it won’t block access to the arm or body for painting. Leave off delicate parts that may be broken while painting.
A few other tools you should have are a hobby knife, needle files, wire snips, a pinvise or hobby drill and some small drill bits. The knife and files for cleaning up mold lines, etc. The drill for pinning parts together. You can use paper clips cut up for pins to attach parts together and also for pinning the figure to a scrap of wood to give you something to hang onto while painting.
There is a ton of useful info on this forum. Just browse around. If you don’t find the answer just ask. Someone is sure to help you out.
Check around where you live to see if there are any hobby clubs. A lot of wargaming shops (at least where I live) have painting demo sessions where you can learn a lot when just starting.
Sorry for the long message. Again, welcome to the hobby!
-Gerald
Hi Gerald and is great that You sent detailed information...muuch better for me as a beginner, also thanks a lot for the list of youtbers, will definitelly check those. Have a great evening
harrytheheid
A Fixture
As some of the other guys have suggested, simply browsing through various sections on this forum is time well spent. If you have any specific questions then just ask; someone will respond.
You're just starting out, so don't be too concerned about buying an expensive toolkit, that will come over time. At this stage it's more about gaining painting experience and developing good brush control.
Don't get discouraged if your first efforts are less than perfect. Just move on to your next figure and don't forget that you can always go back to your early figures and improve them.
Keep in mind that you're doing this for yourself as an enjoyable hobby and that you're never going to stop learning new stuff.
See this interpretation of the bust
https://www.planetfigure.com/threads/charlotte-de-berry-lady-pirate.54881/
Hope something like this can help
http://dclough.org/hom/PDF/tuts/Painting_a_bust_Tutorial.pdf
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https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1...Ewjc84TE8u3jAhWGyKQKHavZBdY4ChDh1QMICg&uact=5
https://www.planetfigure.com/threads/charlotte-de-berry-lady-pirate.54881/
Hope something like this can help
http://dclough.org/hom/PDF/tuts/Painting_a_bust_Tutorial.pdf
More
https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1...Ewjc84TE8u3jAhWGyKQKHavZBdY4ChDh1QMICg&uact=5
