I've just completed my take on Young Miniatures 1/10 scale WW1 German Stormtrooper bust and wanted to share a few pictures. I'd posted a few steps on the Vbench forum here: https://www.planetfigure.com/threads/german-stormtrooper-ww1.545135/ which was a first for me when it comes to painting busts. Still trying to develop some effective techniques with the help of forum members here for inspiration and guidance.

This was painted using Tamiya acrylics for a base, and Vallejo acrylics for the finishing paintwork, with a touch of oils and enamels for highlights, shadow, detailing etc.
Cheers,
Gary

Fantastic paintwork

Mobo

Very nicely detailed.

Malc

Real intensity in that stare Gary!
Also neat seeing how you’ve captured effects of various surfaces from painted helmet to woollen greatcoat, wooden rifle stock & blanket.
MikeTheKiwi

Gary no time wasted finishing this one and it looks great, nice weathering on the various surfaces.
TERRY

Thanks for that, Mike. Your guide has certainly come in handy for some new techniques I'm trying to improve upon. Cheers!

Thanks Terry - looking forward to seeing your progress when you get a start on yours!
Cheers,
Gary

Very realistic finish....

Gee Wiz, did I like miss this one? Excellent work, Gary.

Nicely done, it has a good feel to it.

fantastic work,love the colors and the bust
Mario

Heck, I missed this one too! Great work Gary, the textures are superb and the overall result is subtle but very effective. Bravo!

Thanks for the kind words on my figure bust. Hoping to start something new soon!

Wow! Absolute top-notch painting, there. No wonder I gave up doing busts. Totally superb.