Small Scale Military Headquarters

Aside from buying the 21st xd Marines, I still have alot of figures from the D-day line. How do I repaint them to look like Marines or Similar at least any tips? And paint to use? Thanks. God Bless.

Not sure on the correct shade of paint for the standard green USMC uniform, but be sure to use acrylic paints, especially on the D-Day figures. Oil-based paints will not dry right on the soft plastic and leave a sticky residue.

^wish i had known that about a year ago

Do you need to wash the figures when painting over the original paint?

grockwood wrote:Do you need to wash the figures when painting over the original paint?

Washing is a good idea for any repainting.

Yes wash them with water & and very deluted dish soap in a sink,then rinse them in clean water and dry them with a towel,let them dry overnite or use an airbrush to blow the water from the joints,I like Vallejo model color paints for figure painting,Andrea color are great too.

If finding Vallejo,Andrea Miniatures or Tamiya acrylic paints becomes dificult in your area or want to give a "break" to the wallet, consider the acrylic paints at your local arts and craft store...yes those that come y the tall plastic bottles y quite a variety of colors. The mix very well...you can get any color/shade you need, they can be deluted with water very nice and apply smooth.

The secret of painting with acrylics is getting the right consistency and pigment in the paint for a smooth a full coverage of the painted area without heavy buildup or fragile finish...AKA...lifting paint with the touch. I usualy buy several color only and mix my custom colors to get the shade needed without breaking the wallet. The basics...flat black,white,blue,dark brown,light tan,light pink,yellow,dark green,red...will give you almost any uniform color..by mixing...you may need..as well as blending and highlights and detail painting...the are also great for some armor weathering jobs/details.

Hope thi info is of help to your needs.