Figure painting

[AJWW2]

I wanted to attempt to repaint these 82nd boys:

http://www.sshqdb.com/18/thumbnails.php?album=356 and http://www.sshqdb.com/18/thumbnails.php?album=359
into 101st airborne olive drab/ khaki based on Band o' Bros.

Any basic repainting tutes out there?

Enamel or acrylic?

[maritime96]

Acrylic water based. That testors crap will never dry to the "softer plastic" parts of the figures.

[dannyc]

try tamiya i use that to paint gi joes btw practice on some gi joes first thats what i do before i paint any ultimate soldier stuff

[ketelone]

I'd recommend Vallejo paints. Airfix paints work well. You can always go to HobbyLobby and check out their acrylic offerings.

[trigger1]

I like acrylics. Vallejo is great for brush work. I would stay away from Tamiya unless you are using an airbrush.

Here is a very basic guide for Vallejo colors and U.S. Airborne uniforms for D-Day. Keep in mind that Airborne uniforms were changed between D-Day and Market Garden. 2 very different colors and styles of uniform.
http://www.artizandesigns.com/guides/US ... olours.pdf

[AJWW2]

Thanks guys! Is there some sort of clear coating I can a apply afterwards that will take away some shine and protect it from scratching off just like the packaged figs?

[flyboy_fx]

Use an acrylic flat coat. Enamel flat coats with ruin the soft plastic. There's a chemical reaction.

[AJWW2]

Thanks, what is laquer? And would that be an option too?

[flyboy_fx]

Laquer is another solvent based paint like Enamel, but stronger! It is the strongest paint, but lots of care has to be taken when applying. I would say Acrylic is the easiest. Plus, It seems most professional artists use Vallejo Color to paint their figures.

[flyboy_fx]

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