Painting Figures - OO scale

[RogerB]

After an eye-watering amount of concentration I have managed to get some paint on some figures.

The two at the back on the right and the man in the beige jacket I did today - they are from Hardy's Hobbies. The grey figures with just flesh completed and the red one are a mixture of Hardy's and ModelU [via Pendon].

The chap in the middle at the back in the Ochre jacket was a cheapo figure that I used for practice. As you can see, I need more!

Have struggled a bit with weathering the pristine finish down. I need to get some Acrylic thinners I think, the light dusting with weathering powder is not having the right effect.

R-

[Steve M]

I think it was PannierTank that put some tips on figure painting on here some time ago. When I did mine recently, I used Matt paints than dry brushed a lighter shade to pick up highlights on the clothing and finished off with a black wash to darken creases.
I didn’t do it on mine but a final spray with Matt or satin varnish may help.

What do you think of the Hardy’s figures?

[RogerB]

Thanks Steve. I don't have sprayer, all down to manual dexterity, sadly. R-

[Steve M]

I think PT’s tips were dotted around his various posts - admittedly they were demonstrated on O gauge figures, but the principles are still valid.

I have yet to use I, but I have some Vallejo matt varnish on order (£2.50 for a small bottle) should work perfectly well with a brush. I find the equivalent Humbrol Matt varnish is absolutely rubbish - leaves streaks and stains everywhere.

[RogerB]

I'll give it a try. Still time to add it to my order. R-

[bulleidboy]

They look fine Roger - I hadn't heard of Hardy figures until Steve/Brian (WTD) mentioned them the other day. I had a look at there (Hardy's) site, and there are some great figures available - will be adding to my shopping list. Barry

[yelrow]

out of interest PT, not posted since feb. Long summer break ?. Trust all is well.

[Mr Bones]

Cracking work there Roger. Far far better than I could hope to achieve.

[Steve M]

BB, I hadn’t heard of them at all until I saw a brief review in one of the mags recently.
I was mightily impressed with the quality, the extent of their range and the competitive pricing - probably won’t buy from anywhere else in future.
The painting is time consuming but the fine detail actually makes them easy to paint and pick out details.

[RogerB]

.......there are some great figures available - will be adding to my shopping list.

Indeed there are some great poses - much wider selection than ModelU, who I suppose will catch up, and as Steve says a pound or so cheaper.

Cracking work there Roger. Far far better than I could hope to achieve.

Give it a go - you might be surprised.

R-