Recomend a good figure painting book

[PaultheMilitaryModeller]

Hi all

Now that I am getting into painting figures, can anyone recommend a good book suitable for a beginner.

Thanks

Paul

 

[1969]

Hi Paul,

I noticed in another thread you are painting a ww2 German figure, if this is your chosen subject then there is an Osprey release done by Jaume Ortis that is excellent for this subject, heres a link to the book
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Modelling-Fallschirmjager-Figures-Osprey/dp/1841768960,

there is also one done by Calvin Tan again published by Osprey.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Modelling-Waffen-SS-Figures-Osprey/dp/1841768375/ref=pd_sim_b_1

Steve

 

[PaultheMilitaryModeller]

Hi

Thanks for the reply

I am not necessarily painting WW2 figures they where just what I started on.

Thanks for the links though.

Paul

 

[polyphemus]

There are several tutuorial videos on youtube. Also figurines have several linked from their website;

www.figurines-tv.com

Not always in English but still informative up to the downright inspirational.

There's also the book Painting Miniatures by Danillo Cartacci, if you can track down a copy. I bought a copy new recently but can't remember the supplier. If I can find it I'll post it on here.

Geoff

 

[polyphemus]

Just found it, not cheap though at £25.99 plus p&p

http://www.bookworldws.co.uk/painting-miniatures-p-2917.html

Geoff

 

[housecarl]

Save your money and use Planet.
Free, specific advice, and mostly in real time,
Carl.

 

[Tecumsea]

I agree with Geoff-the Cartacci book is probably the one to own

 

[PaultheMilitaryModeller]

Thanks for the help guys

I have just ordered the Cartacci book.

Paul