Figure Painting Tutorial 1/35 scale - Alpine Minatures WSS Grenadier step-by-step

[@Panzerjaeger100]

Nice work! Congrats!!!

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

Thank you, really happy to hear from you🤗🙏

[@836dmar]

I appreciate the return to add red and some life to the skin. This is missing in many tutorials and even in marketing pictures for major figure brands. I suppose that ghostly pallor is almost inevitable when staring at the same face for so much time. Very nice!

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

Thanks a lot, happy to hear that this extra effort is appreciated. And yes, it's not helpful to spend too much time with the same piece looking at it😅

[@user-it8jz9iq1q]

Sprachloses! Großartige Arbeit! 🤘

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

Vielen Dank, das freut mich🙏😊

[@DIEWELTMusicChannel]

.....this level of painting is art...just pure art....nothing less....

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

Thank you very much for your kind words🤗

[@Freecloud9]

I have been aero modelling for two years after an hiatus of some fifty one years & getting used to the new methods & equipment & paints available. My Daughter has recently suggested I try figure painting too, as an extra interest. This is a undoubtedly a new branch for me & , I felt, at a loss as to where to begin, especially as my skills are indeed somewhat limited. This video is, without doubt, absolutely amazing & very tutorial. Thanks for sharing &, I hope, in future, I will be able to come reasonably close to an acceptable display. Good luck.

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

Happy to hear you found your way back into this great hobby and like my video. I was experiencing the same when I restarted in 2020, a whole new world of materials, paints and products lay in front of me and it was kind of overwhelming. But with time and some experimentation I found my stuff and way to do things. Figures are a special branch of our hobby, something I invested a lot to improve because my figures were horrible two years ago. So don't be afraid of starting them, you will see what works for you with time and learn from the mistakes you will make. I now love figure painting and I am glad that I fought through the trouble at the beginning.

[@Freecloud9]

@@biberhunter_scale_models many thanks for your very appreciated reply, I will endeavor to achieve the best I can. Good luck. Garry. 😉

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

@@Freecloud9 it's a pleasure, have fun and good luck for your tries.

[@DaveSomers-d9d]

Amazing work, your figure painting is on another level. I would love to see a1/10 scale German bust!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

Thanks man, much appreciated 🙏😊 until now I only made amrican busts (video on channel), there will be a german one as I have one in my stash, but I don't know when.

[@sherwoodforester4666]

This is incredible work! I love how you give colour call outs as I'm a colour blind modeller and really struggle know what colours to use. Regards from England.

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

Happy to hear my video is helpful for you👍 best regards from Germany

[@johnnycooper7019]

Dear Biberhunter, Outstanding workmanship. Kind Regards Johnny

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

Thank you very much, really happy to hear😊🙏

[@DansModelBench]

Your explanation of the techniques you applied was fantastic. Thank you for taking the time to put this up on KZbin.

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

Thank you very much, happy you like my work. And thank you for watching my video, it's a pleasure and a lot fun creating these😊

[@SmallSoldier]

Excellent m8... das ist gut!😀 I didn't even notice the butterfly until I saw you glur it on. A very nice little scene.

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

😂👍 danke schön😉 yes this thing is so small you can hardly recognize it on the pictures. Even the focus had it's problems recognizing it🙈

[@SmallSoldier]

@@biberhunter_scale_models do they come in a pack with other butterfly poses?

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

@@SmallSoldier the ones I recieved are all in the same pose, not sure if you cann see a big difference in that size🤔

[@richaur87]

This is one of the most useful figure painting videos I have ever seen. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. 👏👏👏

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

Thank you very much for watching, happy my video was helpfull 😊

[@Pqdt63724]

Congratulations, Biber! Very beautifully done!

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

Thanks a lot, much appreciated 🙏

[@gary6300]

Hi buddy, the figure looks amazing your painting skills are awesome looking forward too more of your videos. Cheers Gary 🇬🇧

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

Thank you very much, appreciate it a lot🙏

[@PlastikDream]

Fantastic job ! great explanation here, a piece of gold for all figure painter, thank you !

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

Thank you, much appreciated and happy to hear🙏😊

[@georgewilson5303]

You are a very talented man. I would be very proud if I could do something like that. My age with the slight shaking does not let me paint such detials. I'm ok on the models I build. You do such beautiful work. I have subscribed to your channel just so I could watch someone with the talent you have. Your under standing of paint is wonderful. Your method of instructing are impressive. I was an instructor for years for all aspects of law enforcement. I thank you for your time and knowledge. Please be safe and happy

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

Thank you for your kind words. Happy to hear you like my work and my way of making videos. Makes me really happy to hear you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching and your support🙏

[@callsignnictmere465]

I use your videos as a guide to paint, they area very helpful.

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

That's awesome, happy my videos are helpful, so it was worth doing them👍😊

[@taskineko]

I remember you from Instagram, subscribed a little while ago. KZbin decided to randomly show me your video. He knows something

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

😂 the algorithm can be the beauty or the beast😉 happy you found my video, thank you for watching 🙏

[@steeliron8246]

Sehr gutes Tutorial,deine Tarnbemalung sieht Klasse aus, sehr Realistisch und man sieht die Ausgezeichnete Qualität von Alpine Figuren!!

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

Vielen Dank, freut mich sehr zu hören. Ja mit Alpine machst du nichts falsch👌

[@alessandro1305]

Fantastic! i will paint my first figure soon and this video will help me!

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

That's great, happy to hear my video could be useful. Good luck with your first figure👍

[@paulwalker359]

Amazing work ,well done.

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

Thank you, happy to hear 🙏🤘

[@dariuszmarkowicz574]

Great painting! Looks like I have a lot to lern.

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

Thanks a lot, much appreciated 🙏 we all started somewhere, just stay with it and the results will come💪👍

[@davegiles2344]

Nice job 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

Thank you very much🤗

[@gregchapman-oliver7725]

lovely finish and very educational, nicely understated

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

Thank you very much, happy to hear you like it🙏

[@dioramadevil]

Fantastic tutorial. Amazing painting... I wish that my figures will look like this some day. And thanks for the call out! :)

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

It's a pleasure 😉 stick to it, I also started somewhere like your rangers, wanted to improve and with practice and patience came better results.

[@dermodellbaunoob]

Sehr stark Nils, Was eine Feinarbeit so eine Figur ist. Da braucht man echt Geduld und ruhige Hände wenn ich mir angucke sie klein ein Gesicht in diesem Maßgabe ist. Hut ab 🎩

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

@@dermodellbaunoob vielen Dank, ja das sind die Sachen die besonders Spaß machen😉

[@rrl4245]

Beautiful brushwork. I envy you your skill...

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

Thank you very much, really happy to hear🙏 because of lacking talent it's all about hard work and practice 😅😉

[@rafaelvoncina6036]

Wunderbar aufmerksame Arbeit!

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

Vielen Dank, freut mich sehr 🙏

[@mets1617]

Beautiful work !

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

Thank you🙏

[@roitzur4577]

beautiful vignette

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

Thank you🙏😊

[@Rainers_Modellbau]

Schön geworden der Kamerad und die Base.

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

Vielen Dank, freut mich sehr das sie gefallen🤗

[@Bulbagaba992]

Wow, good work! New subscriber here! Amazing skill. Thank you for you clear and concise explanations and descriptions of your painting procedures.

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

Happy to hear my video was helpful 🤗 thank you for watching and your support🙏

[@marcosaugustosoares]

Very nice job!

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

Thank you, happy to hear🙏

[@johntims2416]

great work

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

Thank you🙏😊

[@AndyHeim]

Very very interesting, I will try to use your technique next time. Thanks!

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

Happy to hear my video might be helpful, thank you for watching🙏

[@paulysworkbench]

Excellent video! I admire your figure painting skills and technique. I traditionally paint my fleshtones in oils, but acrylics is something I have been playing with. Your video helped. Thank you!

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

Thank you very much, happy to hear my video was helpful. I use oil paints for busts, but for 1/35 figures I was to lazy and wanted quicker results. Acrylics are not that beautiful as oils, but I prefer that quicker way.

[@tilomommert8212]

Astreine Arbeit, mehr bleibt nicht zu sagen!!! 😍😍😍

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

Vielen Dank mein Freund, reicht mir schon vollkommen😉🙏

[@auredau79]

great work!

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

Thank you🙏🤗

[@ctscalemodellinguk]

Really nice video worth a sub.👍

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

Thank you happy to hear🙏 I returned the sub as your channel is looking great, gonna give your videos a look👍

[@FlokisModels]

Great looking figure!

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

Thanks a lot, happy to hear 🙏

[@jamesmcansh6393]

simply amazing ✌Canada✌

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

Thanks a lot 🙏 greetings to the big north✌

[@mrcarlo1966]

So many great tips thank you!

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

Happy to hear it was helpful, thank you for watching 🙏

[@ian59vest]

Incredible

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

Thank you🙏

[@dominiklipka306]

Super Arbeit und top Tutorial 🙂👍

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

Vielen Dank, freut mich wirklich zu hören🙏🤗

[@gr8johnson3]

Absolutely beautiful work.

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

Thank you very much, happy to hear🙏

[@scalemodellerbyaccident8671]

Such nice work, mate, thank you for all hints!

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

Thank you, happy you like it. It's a pleasure, thanks for watching🙏

[@engelbertstrauss2354]

Wunderschön 🤩👍🏼 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

Vielen Dank, freut mich sehr🤗

[@bastelbude4100]

Sehr schöne Arbeit 🤘🏻richtig tolles Video 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

Danke dir, freut mich das es dir gefällt🙏🤘

[@christopher4795]

Thank you

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

No problem 🫡

[@hanshans9454]

Servus, gerade dein Kanal entdeckt und direkt abonniert. Sehr gute Arbeit! Von den Metallpigmenten kann mein erstes Modell ein Lied singen. Das glitzert jetzt leider im Licht :D

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

Vielen Dank freut mich sehr zu hören. Ja am Anfang meiner Bastelkarriere habe ich auch nicht getrennt, wurde dann irgendwann stutzig als mein Reinigungswasser so komisch geglitzert hat🙈😅

[@kevinkelly6524]

I would like it very much if you had a bit more of a closeup when face painting. I’m sure it’s not easy, but thank you for your consideration

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

Yes it is really complicated to paint and record such small pieces. Stay in focus, hit the right spot with the brush😅 but yes, more close ups would be useful for this kind of videos, i will try to improve this in future videos. Thank you for your thoughts and watching🙏

[@John_Sharrock]

Beautiful work and nicely explained. 👍

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

Thank you, really happy to hear 🙏😊

[@SLICK-GLN]

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

😅👌🤘

[@rmoe701]

At 9:47 you mentioned diluting your paint. What do you dilute it with, please?

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

Right I dilute it with retarder, so the paint stays workable longer and doesn't leave tidemarks like it would do with water. And it blends better in the earlier applied layers.

[@blacklupos]

Awsome skills. Subbed 😉

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

Happy to hear🤗 thank you for watching and your support 🙏

[@chrisstorch1337]

Awesome

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

Thank you, much appreciated 🤗

[@robertgraham1511]

I like it because I'm trying to learn how to paint figurines myself and any help for me is welcome.

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

Happy to hear, good luck with your tries🤞

[@gunberyl3075]

Inspirational

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

Happy to hear🙏

[@christopher4795]

What size brush did you use for outlining seams, pockets etc...?

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

Size 0 Davinci👌

[@torinsworld3312]

Hallöchen, ick hab deine Videos sehr. Gerade die Bemalungen deiner Figuren finde ick sehr gelungen. Hätte gerne gewusst wo du diese Glasglocke her hast wo du das Diorama rein gebaut hat wo die Fallschirmjäger drin sind. 🤪 Klasse Arbeit mach weiter so. 😊

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

Hi, vielen Dank für dein Lob, freut mich sehr. Die Glasglocken bestelle ich bei eBay oder Amazon, die Preise und Verfügbarkeit variieren leider immer sehr, darum kann ich dir nicht die eine Anlaufstelle nennen. Aber bei den beiden bin ich bis jetzt immer fündig geworden👍

[@michaelharvey1359]

What is your paint to air brush flow ratio? do you use a leveler or thinner and if so what kind ?

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

Well that varies a bit depending on what I am painting. In general I would say 3 drops paint to one drop flow improver. Thinning mostly with vallejo thinner, some times Mrhobby Leveling thinner.

[@CWModelling]

Superb 👍

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

Thank you, much appreciated 🙏

[@foxhound3943]

What Vallejo paint numbers did you use, in the camouflage?

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

It was 70920+70965 base, 70941 for brown spots and 70833 for green spots👌

[@foxhound3943]

@@biberhunter_scale_models thanks :)

[@Paul-Bachmann-Art]

Benutzt du nach dem Bemalen einen Schutzlack für deine Figuren?

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

Nein, ich mache nichts drüber, die stehen ja in der Regel in der Vitrine ohne das man sie betatscht, daher brauchen sie das für mich auch nicht. Einzige Möglichkeit wäre wenn zB ein Enamel Produkt glänzend austrocknet, ich aber ein mattes Finish haben möchte, deshalb einen matten Klarlack drüberzulegen.

[@CJ-qv7oo]

Nice..👏👏 new subscriber..

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

Happy you like it, thank you for watching and your support 🙏

[@mikepaja]

Is it possible to do this without using an airbrush?

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

Yes it is. Just base paint it with a brush and then apply highlights and shadows with a brush in crevices or on raised parts.

[@fuzzyforeigner1]

what brush and size to you use?

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

My main brush is a Winsor & Newton Series 7 Finest Stable 00. I do 90% of my figure painting with it.

[@fuzzyforeigner1]

@@biberhunter_scale_models thanks!

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

@@fuzzyforeigner1 you're welcome

[@Z0M77]

Great job. Ive tried using retarder before but I just can't seem to make it work for me.... Feels like im just painting holes and every stroke or stipple just behaves like how a boat leaves a wake in water.

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

Maybe your brush was too wet. Maybe try swipe it of on a paper towel before touching the figure, to unload some excess paint.

[@Z0M77]

@@biberhunter_scale_models Hi thanks for replying. I always paint with water (20yrs) and always wick excess water off. I think its the gel like medium i struggle with because ive struggled with mixing with other mediums also. Maybe i should just stick with water. It just works 🙂

[@paulysworkbench]

It may be that you used a bit too much retarder. I've done it, and the acrylics acted the way you described yours does

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

@@Z0M77 okay, sometimes it's just the old way that works best for us.😅

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

@@paulysworkbench that was my thinking too👍

[@romarisdesigns4012]

Do you have an email where you could give me some tips on a certain diorama project/idea I want to start? I'd just need your expertise on what materials and techniques to use in order for me to make it.

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

Hi, thank you for your trust in me, I am by far an expert and I am not sure if I can help you. But we can try, I think the most easy way is to contact me on Instagram per dm, otherwise you can send an email to [e-mail]. Thank you🙏

[@romarisdesigns4012]

@@biberhunter_scale_models uh oh, it appears your email gave me a failed delivery message back. Is it valid? 🤔

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

@@romarisdesigns4012 I just tested it with my private mail, it worked. Maybe you misspelled something? Or try a dm on Instagram or Facebook, that should work for sure.

[@romarisdesigns4012]

@@biberhunter_scale_models ook cool np... what's your IG handle?

[@romarisdesigns4012]

@@biberhunter_scale_models nevermind, I got it lol 👌

[@christianschiller]

Moin moin , hast du eine Farbliste ?

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

Hi. Die meisten habe ich im Video angegeben, welche fehlt dir denn, dann sage ich sie dir gerne👍

[@pdolny]

Great work. But when you make vidios with figures painting you should zoom in a bit the video. I cant see any details.

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

Thank you, and yes you are right, I have to improve that in future videos👍 thank you for you feedback and watching🙏

[@PLIG_]

new subscriber I watch all your videos, I find the stump of arre a little too centered on the base, otherwise I like what you do, see you soon Pat

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

Yes the stump was a prototype, so not ideal for the scene, but I wanted to place a figure next to it👌 thank you for your support🙏

[@thomasblencke7518]

Super Video und eine fantastische Arbeit. Allerdings ist dein Englisch nicht so gut. Warum redet ihr nicht Deutsch und unterlegt es mit englischen Texten ?

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

Vielen Dank, schön das dir meine Arbeit gefällt. Natürlich ist mein Englisch nicht perfekt, aber in zwei Jahren KZbin bist du jetzt der zweite der mir sagt es ist schlecht, und das kam beide Male von Deutschen😅. Die "native speaker" sind froh das man sich die Mühe macht die Videos in englischer Sprache zu machen, und da hat mir noch keiner etwas negatives zu gesagt. Da bin ich bei weitem auch nicht der einzige Kanal der Videos in nicht perfekter, weil nicht gebürtiger Englischer Sprache macht. Es ist halt generell angenehmer beim schauen was passiert nicht ständig unten mitlesen zu müssen. Dazu kommt, daß Video ist anderthalb Jahre alt, seitdem hat sich mein Englisch eventuell auch etwas gesteigert, vllt auch nicht😉. Das ist auf jeden Fall der Weg den ich hier gehe, da wie gesagt die Reaktionen überwiegend positiv sind. Trotzdem danke für dein Feedback 🤘

[@LuisHerrera-x4o]

pintalo a mano a ver si sos tan bueno.

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

Ich bin mir nicht ganz sicher was du mir sagen willst🤔

[@VillainsKillHeroes]

Very very nice work. I'm currently working on improving my figure work, and your video is very inspirational and you had some good techniques. One improvement to your videos I would suggest, is zoom in more on the figure when painting. It is slightly hard to see any details when you are painting. I love this figure and your art work. Good job.

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

Thank you very much, happy you like my work and my video was helpful. Yes good point with the zoom ins. It's just so hard to paint and record at the same time, stay in focus and paint something nice looking😅 but in general you are absolutely right, painting details need close ups. I will keep that in mind for future projects. Thank you again🙏

[@christopher4795]

What size brush do you use for outlining seams, pockets and gear?

[@biberhunter_scale_models]

Windsor and Newton Series 7 00👌