Normally I prime all my figures in black, or gray if they are units with white coats, then dry brush the figures from there. This time, for my 20th Century figures, I'm priming all in white. Then I mix the color I want with some water and "wash" the uniforms from there. (we can discuss the ratio of paint to water at another time)
At first the color looks way too light, but when it dries the color seeps into the white primer. This allows the folds of the uniforms to get darker and the raised areas are lighter. The uniform looks faded with no other work.
After this "washing" the uniform and clothing of the figure then I paint the other parts (rifle, belting, boots ) directly and I do some dry brushing on the havversacks. The latest figures turned out wonderful. Originally, I thought Peter Pig figures were just OK, but after using this technique they look FANTASTIC!
Eric Burgess
Eric says that when he bases the troops he adds material to the top of the base to hide the metal cast-on base at the figures feet - he brings the feet level with the top of the base. Then he adds glue and lots of small gravel. When this is dry he paints it and then adds lots of static grass. I think that the result is great! (Jay Stribling)
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