Thanos bust

[Gary D]

Hi all. My buddy showed me a Thanos bust a friend 3d printed. He would like me to paint it but I can't figure out the paint mix properly. I'm thinking of priming it with Mr. Surfacer 1500 black as it'll do double duty as primer and pre-shade. For the base coat does a violet sound right? what about highlights? maybe a red-violet? I'm thinking acrylic base coat and oils for finishing?
Any ideas on paint mixes? I got this off the internet and this is what I'd like to do.

Thanks!
Gary

 

[Mirofsoft]

I tought the Rocco Tartamella bust was a painted limited edition on 1000 pieces
http://www.diamondselecttoys.com/2020/05/legends-in-3-d-thanos/

http://www.roccotartamella.com/index.html

 

[Gary D]

The bust my friend has is not a reproduction of the one in the photo or any other bust. The photo is what I got off the internet to show what kind of skin tone I'd like to achieve.
Thanks,
Gary

 

[Nap]

Hi Gsry

I would do a flesh mix using a purple or violet then use ink washes in various blue/ purple .....just a suggestion

Sorry can't be more helpful

Happy benchtime

Nap