CLINK HERE FOR A COMPLETE INDEX TO ITEMS ON THIS BLOG

Tuesday, 20 June 2017

LATE WAR BRITISH INFANTRY PAINTING GUIDE


I thought it would be a good idea to record the method and colours I used to paint my Late war British Infantry for future reference and also to share with others. These images have been sitting in my computer for some time but I did not have any time to put it together until now.

Its been a real learning curve for me (and continues to be), trying to paint 28mm figures, fortunately others have been kind enough to share their techniques and secrets.
Two people that I constantly refer to are Toby of  Artmaster Studio TV and Christy Beall of Wargames,Soldiers and Strategy . 
tFor super detail painting I thoroughly recommend visiting  Moiterei's bunte Welt
blog for inspiration .


Completed 28mm Late War British Infantry




Basing Technique:
1st figure: 
Trim flash lines with modelling knife and file.
-use Green stuff to sculpt helmet and rifle strap.
-I use magnetic sheets for base, cut retention on the top surface using a hobby knife and super glue the figure in place. see Basing 

2nd figure:
-apply Milliput to the base of the figure.

3rd and 4th figure:
-Undercoat with a suitable Primer


Flesh areas:
Left figure:
shows the application of 2 thin coats of Vallejo Panzer Aces Flesh Base 341

Right figure:
shows the results of applying the next stage of a wash Reikland Flesh of to the flesh areas.
once dry apply Agrax Earthshade between the fingers and the front portion of the face(small area around the middle of the face)>


Use the same Flesh base to highlight all the raised areas on the face and fingers leaving the dark fold areas intact.
Use Vallejo model color Flat Fleah 955 to further highlight aspects of the areas done in the previous step.



Use Model colour "White Grey" paint teeth and Game colour "Carne Marron Tan" for the lower lip only.

Uniform:
Right figure: paint the uniform with Vallejo model colour British Uniform.



Left figure:
Apply Agrax Earthshade wash over British Uniform colour
Once dry use the base coat to coat the shirt and trousers while avoiding the creases.

Right figure:
Apply the first Highlight 2:1 ratio British Uniform to Iraqui sand


2nd Highlight : increase the ratio to 1:1 British Uniform to Iraqui Sand


View the model from above and highlight the areas you can see with a increased portion of 1:2 British Uniform to Iraqui Sand


Webbing,Packs, Straps and Gaiters
Redefine any areas on the webbing and rifle that have been painted over with the flesh or Uniform colour
.


rear view


Left figure:
Use Vallejo model color Russian Uniform as the base colour and paint all the webbing, packs, gaiters and straps.

Right figure
1st Highlight use 1:1 ratio of Russian Uniform and Iraqui Sand.


Same info as above , (the gaiters can be painted the same colour or with Khaki following the same procedure for the webbing etc)



Webbing,Packs, Straps and Gauntlets
2nd Highlight 1:2 ratio of Russian Uniform and Iraqui Sand 

Helmet with Netting:
Base coat: VMC Olive Grey 888
Wash: Agrax Earthshade
Dry Brush Netting on Helmet : use Russian uniform with a touch of Iraqui Sand

Helmet without Netting:
Base coat: VMC Olive Grey (may also use VMC German Dark Green)
Wash: Agrax Earthshade
Dry Brush: use VMC Olive Grey(or VMC German Dark Green 1:1 Iraqui Sand

Rags on Helmet:
Brown Rags:
Base: Vallejo Model Color Beige Brown
Highlight: Beige Brown 1:1 Iraqui Sand

Green Rags:
Base: Vallejo Model Color Russian Uniform
Highlight: Russian Uniform 1:1 Iraqui Sand

Water bottle and spade handle:
Base: VMC Beige Brown
1st Highlight: 1:1 ratio Beige Brown and Iraqui Sand
2nd Highlight:1:2 ratio Beige Brown and Iraqui Sand

Blanket:
Base: VMC Black Grey
1st Highlight: 1:1 ratio Black Grey and Iraqui Sand
2nd Highlight:1:2 ratio Black Grey and Iraqui Sand




Rifle:
Wooden parts:
Base: VMC Mahogany Brown
Highlight: 1:1 ratio   Mahogany Brown and Iraqui Sand

Metallic parts:
Base: VMC Black Grey
1st Highlight: 1:1 ratio Black Grey and Iraqui Sand
2nd Highlight:1:2 ratio Black Grey and Iraqui Sand
3rd very light Highlight to some areas: Leadbleacher

Boots:
Base: VMC Black Grey
Wash: Nulin Oil 
1st Highlight: 1:1 ratio Black Grey and Iraqui Sand
2nd Highlight:1:2 ratio Black Grey and Iraqui Sand



Buckles:
Game colour "Carne Marron Tan"

Mug:
Base: VMC Offwhite and lip of Mug any light blue color
Wash: Agrax Earthshade
Highlight: with the appropriate colours 


Model Base:
Base: 1:1 ratio of VMC Flat Earth and Offwhite
Wash: Agrax Earth shade
Light Dry Brush: 1:1:1 ratio VMC Flat Earth,Offwhite and Ivory White


At this point I would touch up or further highlight anything that needs attending to.
Finally add Decals with decal fix.


Coat with 1 thin coat of Vallejo Gloss Varnish


Apply 2 thin coats of any suitable Matt Varnish (I use AK Ultra Matt Varnish)
Its very important to protect your paint work if you are gaming with your figures.



Add flock to the base and your troops are ready to be shipped to the front line.

Cheers John 

17 comments:

  1. Great guide John! I have just started Brits in 20mm and found it hard to find a decent guide, will be using this one as a reference in the future. Bookmarked!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thanks Dave aka Left Handed PanzerFaust for your comment,
      cheers John

      Delete
  2. Replies
    1. Thanks Telamon for your comment.
      cheers John

      Delete
  3. That's a superb "how to" John! :o) Some of the sources of inspiration you mention are my favourites too. I especially like that we both paint the enamelled tin mugs in the same blue/white style! :-D
    The end results are fantastic.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thanks Matt for your comments, yes my Mum had a few of those enamelled blue and white tin mugs when I was a youngster,that's what persuaded me to paint them that colour instead of the brownish colour.
      cheers John

      Delete
  4. Impressive work as ever John!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thanks Bart, how is the play testing for Brecourt Manor going?
      cheers JOHn

      Delete
  5. Thanks for the tutorial John.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thanks Emilio for your comment.
      cheers John

      Delete
  6. Great blog John. Wish I had come across this a few weeks ago. I am half way through painting up a bunch of commandos for CoC.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thanks Rodger for your comments, I meant to post a while back but was constantly delayed.
      cheers JOhn

      Delete
  7. Good stuff, mate - thank you for sharing!

    (my mugs are a mix of white/blue and brown!)

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thanks Admiral Drax for your comments
      cheers John

      Delete
  8. Thanks for this very usefull guide!😎
    We hope to be able to make half of that good work on Our Futur British!🙄

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. My pleasure L'Empereur Zoom
      cheers John

      Delete
  9. Can you share the paints used to paint ur Germans john?

    ReplyDelete