How to Paint Scale Model Figures… Made Easy! | Late-WWII US Infantry Uniforms

In this video, we'll learn a quick & easy method for painting up late-WWII US Infantry Uniforms for your 1/35 scale model figures. Miniature figure painting can be intimidating, but it doesn't have to be! With this simple & easy-to-follow tutorial, you'll be creating your own high-quality 1/35 scale US figures in no time at all.
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[@protocoldroid7388]

One of the few youtubers who actually really knows late war US gear.

[@phayzyre1052]

Nice job! I predict with 3-D printing becoming more and more prominent resin made parts, resin figures, etc. are going to go the way of the dinosaur.

[@smd1uk]

Great tutorial, thanks. I’ve been modelling since the 1970s and my figures were always rubbish! Following your steps in this video I’ve finally painted a figure that I’m happy with.

[@scottgillooly2296]

Just getting back to building models after 40 or so years and really appreciate your tutorials. Always easy to follow. Thank you for taking the time to show us.

[@SpruesNBrews]

It's my pleasure - thank you for watching! 👍

[@baxterthejackrussell2334]

Find another hobby.......we are a proud bunch and look down on you amateurs!!!!! Yeah I'm saying it Pay you dues.......

[@baxterthejackrussell2334]

​@@SpruesNBrewsare you Serious?..us professional modelers don't want to deal with these amateurs.....come on Hank this hobby has no room for these Glue Sniffing, non masking ,rattle can using pieces of dog dodo

[@mattsallows5896]

The history while painting is what made me wanna sub, loved the video

[@mikec2810]

Another great figure painting tutorial! I've watched a lot of figure painting tutorials but yours seem to be the simplest , fastest and really good results! Thanks for these tutorials Hank very much appreciated!

[@SpruesNBrews]

I'm really glad to hear it - thank you!!

[@EdwardDavies-ot9ou]

Great tutorials. Very straight forward and easy to follow. Unlike most tutorials, you actually go slow enough for everyone to follow. You also show the proper colors/paints to use to get the best outcome/results!! I am a little more at ease at painting faces. Keep up the good work. Thanks!!

[@SpruesNBrews]

I'm really glad to hear this was helpful - thank you! And thank you for watching 👍

[@Damo2659]

Really love your work, I'm doing some bolt action paratroopers and your colour scheme is just what I'm looking for. Keep up the great content

[@SG-738]

Great tutorial as always Hank. I really like that you take the time to explain the history of the whole thing as well. Good stuff

[@SpruesNBrews]

Thank you - I'm glad to hear! 👍

[@michaeldean1289]

Great tutorial as usual thanks Hank, nice results. Looking forward to seeing the other videos ❤😊

[@SpruesNBrews]

Thank you! Cheers 🍻

[@ARS-77]

Excellent work. A+

[@felippejonsson6078]

These videos are really good. Glad you are sharing your knowledge and positive attitude about this hobby.

[@SpruesNBrews]

Oh thank you! I'm very glad to hear that - I appreciate it 👍

[@rrl4245]

Great video. One nice touch is to add the "U.S." marking found on canteen covers and larger pouches & packs. I use decals, or better yet, dry transfers produced for 1/72 aircraft model markings. Find the correct size and simply add it to the appropriate place. It produces a ton of interesting detail on an American soldier figure!

[@SpruesNBrews]

Ahh a very good idea - thank you for sharing!!

[@bigdaddyhobbies]

Another quality video. Lots of very useful info

[@SpruesNBrews]

Thanks very much!

[@DarksouIjah]

WOW..great timing. I just started painting one of my first miniatures which happens to be a NCO US Infranty Europe 1944-45 From Vallejo/Alpine. I'll be saving this video for sure. Thanks!

[@SpruesNBrews]

Ah fantastic!! That works out great - enjoy!!

[@lenny24445]

Great video Hank, thank you!

[@SpruesNBrews]

Thank you for watching! 👍

[@secondbreakfast3802]

Awesome paint job! I just started 1/35 figures and you make it look so smooth

[@SpruesNBrews]

Thank you! I appreciate it 👍

[@mikemodels928]

After playing Call of Duty WW2 i absolutely fell in love with late war painting. Definetaly very helpful video! Cheers.

[@SpruesNBrews]

Thank you - glad to hear it! Cheers 🍻

[@jackadams8686]

Try hell let loose.

[@WalterWhite509]

nice work.I like your figure tutorials very much.they help me a lot.

[@SpruesNBrews]

I'm glad to hear it - thanks so much!

[@jefftaylor5445]

Awesome job! I always thought it was interesting that my grandfather was a paratrooper but never had jump boots he was issued the double buckle. This was due to him coming in around market garden/ battle of the bulge. Unfortunately his boots were stolen by some family members after he passed. But I do have pictures of him with them on.

[@SpruesNBrews]

Wow! What a fascinating story, thank you for sharing! Sorry to hear you don't have the boots, but glad you've got the memories 👍

[@AuthenticWW2]

Another great vid defiantly another one to save. 👍🍻

[@SpruesNBrews]

Awesome! 🍻

[@redbeachonestudios7813]

Greet video tutorial, Hank. Keep up the good work, my friend 👍😎

[@SpruesNBrews]

Thank you very much! Cheers! 🍻

[@sonnieandjacob]

You know I started scale military modeling when I was 10 many years ago after my uncle bought me a model and some supplies and a shepard paine modeling book and I have still learned a great deal more by watching you

[@SpruesNBrews]

Oh thank you! I'm glad to hear the videos have been helpful - but that does sound like a very nice gift from your uncle!

[@Soeiime]

Nice job brother

[@SpruesNBrews]

Thank you!!

[@Panzerjaeger100]

Nice vid!

[@SpruesNBrews]

Thank you so much! And thank you for watching - I appreciate it! 😁

[@LyleHatch]

Great tutorial! I never knew about the all-black undercoat technique. A question - why is gloss varnish used to seal in the main portions of the painting? I would think a matt varnish would be preferred. Thanks!

[@JARRED27358]

Bro these videos have helped alot

[@SpruesNBrews]

Thank you! I'm glad to hear it 👍

[@romk.m.1081]

Excellent tutorial! Thanks. What did you use to secure the foot to the screw that will not damage it when separate after painting?

[@goforitpainting]

Cool tutorial. 👍

[@SpruesNBrews]

Thanks very much!

[@Jack-ur4in]

Excellent tutorial … have you ever painted airfix ww2 1:32 figures ? I guess I would use the same techniques on them as you’ve demonstrated in this video or do you have a video specifically for those figures ?

[@paulmorgan6269]

Thankyou for giving all the materials and gear used. You sir are a star. I don't think anyone else is so informative. Can't sub again can I ? Lol.

[@SpruesNBrews]

Oh thank you!! You’re far too kind 🙂

[@chugg535]

Thank you for all the helpful information, Hank. I am doing a 1/16 figure with a few separate parts, shovel, canteen, ammo pouches, etc. is there an advantage to painting different colored parts, and applying them after, or would i be better off to glue the parts to the figure, and then brush paint them as you tend to do with the 1/35 figures? Thanks, Philip

[@darrelld.paveyjr.1477]

I have watch several brews shorts, really enjoy the work. Sorry I have waited so long to subscribe....I thought the was a fee involved. I use automotive washer solvent for dilution element, the alcohol evaporates, drying washes quicker. Your work if amazingly detailed and accurate, do you paint commission work?

[@garycamp3389]

Nice information, once again! Also the technique love it. Gary from . Ct U. S. A.

[@SpruesNBrews]

Thank you - cheers! 🍻

[@tomboss5519]

Can you spray paint the The primer on

[@tomlax28]

Can you use acrylic dark washes? Or is enamel the way to go?

[@dimondymok]

nice 💚

[@SpruesNBrews]

Thank you! 👍

[@JacksCreates]

What if you don’t have the spray paint tool you have ? I’m only just getting into the hobby. Could I just paint the figure black with a brush instead ?

[@FB2ABG]

Just painted up a Vietnam War GI to go with my M41 Walker Bulldog using your techniques... AND IT WAS AMAZING!!! Thank you so much for these incredible tutorials!!! I'd love to see some Zimmerit in the future (hint, hint)

[@SpruesNBrews]

Awesome! Glad to hear it! And I'd love to do a zimmerit tutorial, stay tuned 😉👍

[@FB2ABG]

@@SpruesNBrews Thank you so much!!

[@DeanFromTexas]

I have a couple questions. As I write this, your video is already a month old, so I'm not sure if you, or anyone, will even see it. I've always used nothing but enamel and oil paints for my figures. I've finally decided to transition to acrylics. Do the Vallejo and other quality acrylics mix together well? For example, to mix acrylic olive drab with a bit of acrylic black to deepen the shade, or various other color combinations. Second, rather than investing in a "wash", couldn't a wash be made using the darker shade, with a liberal amount of thinner (for enamels) such as I've been doing?

[@annex6]

I'm new to scale modeling. Seven years ago I bought a Revelle 1/48 P-61 Black Widow. I obviously want to learn weathering and painting. Should I get something smaller and simpler to do that with, or with my zero experience, should I just start by putting the Black Widow together as the instructions say(no weathering, ect.)?

[@johnriley9212]

Nice work Hank. It's always good to know what each item is on a figure. Is there any reason or advantage of using the AK paints as to the Vallejo ones ? John

[@SpruesNBrews]

Thank you! And not that I've found persay, I've had these paints for a while & they're work for me, so I stick with them 😊

[@donl6895]

Great stuff! So I'm planning to pick it up again. Although I'm completely lost when it comes to which airbrush and compressor to get.....any tips/advice?

[@SpruesNBrews]

Thank you! I have a video on "Best Supplies for Beginners" on the channel where I talk all about the airbrush & compressor set up that I still use if you'd like to check it out!

[@donl6895]

@@SpruesNBrews Will do! Thank you!

[@SuperTexasBlues]

when painting the accessories... are you using straight paint, as in NOT a wash? thanks for these vids! now i'm trying figures and, currently, failing miserably... BUT... they take up a lot less space on the shelf and are fun to do!

[@SpruesNBrews]

Correct! With the accessories, you can get a little bit thicker with the paint since the area is so small. Glad you're enjoying the videos! 👍

[@dan8402]

To be honest this has taken a really scary thing of painting figures and put it into something I feel I can tackle and get a good result.

[@SpruesNBrews]

Oh wonderful! That was exactly the idea - you can do it! 👍

[@alexvermeulen1031]

Do you have any recommendations for a british tank crew 1/35? the drivers are the most important. I cant realy find usefull figures

[@SpruesNBrews]

I've had some great experiences with Alpine Miniatures' UK tank crewmen - they've got a few to choose from over on their site! 👍

[@alexvermeulen1031]

@@SpruesNBrews thanks!!

[@sidneywaller9191]

do you have anything on painting german gun and field uniforms and figures

[@SpruesNBrews]

I do! I have one on German Oak Leaf camo uniforms, one on German winter parkas, and a couple on just standard Heer uniforms if you'd like to check them out! 👍

[@sidneywaller9191]

@@SpruesNBrews yes I do

[@K.buildingthings]

great tutorial for a beginner like me.. appreaciate you taking time to create this

[@SpruesNBrews]

I'm really glad to hear it - thank you!

[@baxterthejackrussell2334]

And you will aways be an amateur......Hank don't know shit 😂 and people like you are busy building up this P.O.S. Try a different hobby......like R.C.Helicopters.....that will keep you busy

[@joecoppens]

I believe the pouch on the figure's right side, hanging from the belt, is a grenade launcher sight pouch.

[@SpruesNBrews]

Yeah you could definitely pop the launcher equipment in there, for sure! 👍

[@joecoppens]

The pouch wasn't for the launcher itself, but a bubble level sight that would mount on the side of the rifle. You'd adjust it to the desired range and then tilt the rifle so the bubble was level. They weren't commonly seen in WWII. I don't remember if they were post war, or just didn't arrive in theater/weren't deemed necessary. They were pretty common and cheap until recently in mint condition. The sight comes with instructions and fits in an OD7 canvas pouch with 1910 belt hooks on it.

[@joecoppens]

The launcher itself was typically just stuffed in a pocket. I saw from the images of the final figure that he's got his M7 launcher mounted. Often times soldiers would remove them when not in use. It was found that launching a rifle grenade created excessive gas pressure that would damage the rifle. To alleviate this, a gas cylinder lock screw was developed with a spring loaded vent. When the launcher was installed on the rifle, a post would open the vent and dump any gas that vented down the gas port. This prevented damage to the rifle, but also turned it into essentially a bolt action while the launcher was on it. So GIs tended to only mount the launchers when needed, leading to them getting misplaced quite a bit I've heard.

[@crabtreyanimations7148]

Is an oil wash ok?

[@phayzyre1052]

That’s what he did at 6:08. Enamel washes are oil washes, but you have to spray a gloss coat cover first otherwise they will stick to the flat surface and not go into the recesses where you want it.

[@robertjensen1438]

Just a comment for the algorithm

[@SpruesNBrews]

Thank you!!

[@patchaque]

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[@SpruesNBrews]

Merci! 👍

[@billfrater1948]

Why don't you paint the equipment before fixing to model, much easier.

[@SpruesNBrews]

To each his own! I like painting it in place 👍

[@user-lo1vc5zt1g]

I couldn’t help noticing you were a rug rat on your hair