Hi Guys,
As I've said, I'm new to figures, armour being my thing.

Anyway, a friend of mine gave me these two, I believe from Jeff Shui?

So, did a bit of research (well, alot to be honest), got the base coats on the officer and primed the Fallschrimjager.
So, apologies in advance for "constant gum flapping" but I will be bugging you all for tips etc.

Cheers to you all
Shaun

Great start. It must be nice to have friends like that..

Just as with armour a good base coat is the best start, all I can suggest at this stage is that it's not that different from armour. Build up base colours then take your time with the detailing, will be watching with interest.

Cheers Simon

Thanks for the support guys, it's much appreciated.
I'm sure my friend will want his "pound of flesh" in return lol.

Welcome to the mad house, Paul. You'll find us a supportive bunch. Ask anything.

Thanks mate, but could you call me Shaun? but, I have been called worse.

Welcome Shaun, looking forward to seeing future updates.

Malc

Welcome Shaun. AFVs look better with figures IMO, so well done for taking the plunge. You will get lots of helpful advice here, I know I have.

My 10c for you - get some AK Interactive ultramatte varnish. You need your cloth work to look completely matt and paints like Vallejo have a slight (unnatural) sheen. You can mix it with the paint or apply it by brush as a alst step.

Many thanks for the welcome and the tips Nigel.

Afternoon guys,
So, made a start on the Falschrimjager figure, helmet and face (I've paint stripped the head around x4 times to restart! )
I'm happy, although I'm tempted to go lighter? Was wondering your thoughts.
Cheers in advance
Shaun

Ditto on the AK UltraMatt. Best I have found so far with the possible exception of Testor's Dull Coat (airbrushed) I sometimes go that route when I have all the "cloth" painted.

Nice head Shaun, no need to lighten it, these guys tended to.live out doors pretty permanently but I'd give him some colour in his cheeks. What Nigel and F Troop said about the AK Ultra Matt, fantastic stuff, it would take the shine off the crown jewels but leaves a lovely vibrant flat finish.

Cheers Simon

Thanks Briggsy, advice well received. Bought some Ak ultra the other day, so I'll give it a go.

I started using it as a varnish to remove the sheen from my figures, I still do on the metallics. I have started using it on my wet palette to thin the paint rather than water, it gives a beautiful matt effect but can make the paint a little fragile, but another coat of Ultra Matt seems to solve that.

Cheers Simon

I agree with Simon, I wouldn't go lighter on the flesh, that's a nice tone as it is. Some colour in the cheeks and a bit of 5 o clock shadow would really help if you fancy those.....