LIFE MINIATURES - 1/10TH SCALE BUST - * FULL PAINTING TUTORIAL * -(PAINTING FIGURES IN OILS)

[@brunolaplante8635]

WOW very instructive !

[@SmallSoldier]

Thanks, Bruno!

[@scottlofye2495]

You are the best figure painter on youtube. Thanks for the continued instruction.

[@SmallSoldier]

Thanks, Scott! You're too kind ... I certainly appreciate you saying so. Cheers!

[@longlance67]

sweet baby Rommel! that is one hell of a bust! man I am blown away by your work!

[@SmallSoldier]

🤣🤣Thanks, Shane! I appreciate your kind thoughts. Cheers, my friend!

[@k9wildcamping104]

After watching your tutorials my attempts have come on leaps and bounds. Thankyou

[@SmallSoldier]

Thanks… I’m so glad they’ve helped you. Cheers!🙂🙌🏻

[@grapper6676]

beyond awesome

[@SmallSoldier]

Thank you, I appreciate your thoughtful comment. Cheers!

[@thedisabledwelshman9266]

@@SmallSoldier just out of curiosity, where can i get that particular bust from?

[@SmallSoldier]

@@thedisabledwelshman9266 Check out Life Miniatures. 🙂

[@Sorrowman]

learn alot from this, thank you for sharing, masterpiece!

[@SmallSoldier]

Thank you m8. We can learn from each other. There were some techniques in your videos I found interesting and will try as well. Cheers!

[@thedisabledwelshman9266]

@@SmallSoldier great job all round mate.

[@jamescree6732]

Terrific, I just got some oils so should be able knock out one of these in a week or two. Brilliant video

[@SmallSoldier]

Thanks and good luck!😉

[@HamilkarBarkasScaleModelling]

This was awesome to watch! Most of the figure painters i tend to hang out with say that using oils to this extend is an outdated technique "nobody uses anymore" but you put it to great effect and proved that it still has its place in the figure painter repetoire. Needless to say that i love the subject matter you have picked here. Rommel was born basically in my area and spent a lot of time here. Although recent attempts of historians to stain the mans reputation have occured he still stands as a decent officer in the general memory of my people.

[@SmallSoldier]

Hamilkar Barkas Thanks Michael! People that say that just don’t know how to use oils. They’re very versatile and give many rich deep tones and layers and until a person gives them a real go, they’ll never know. Yes I agree Rommel was one of I’m sure several German generals that were decent human beings. I think so from what I’ve read bout him anyway.

[@1932denise]

Great german commander and human as soldier ...! Respect

[@thedisabledwelshman9266]

@@SmallSoldier fantastic job. i especially like the scarf. top work.

[@SmallSoldier]

michael adams 😊 thanks!!

[@SmallSoldier]

rickie Yes, one of the best.

[@voodoonights1671]

Brilliant work and terrific tutorial. Thank you.

[@SmallSoldier]

VooDoo Nights Thanks! 😁🙏🏻

[@p0pet0ter0r]

Stellar work, a fine inspiration and a great help!

[@SmallSoldier]

Thanks! Glad it was helpful.🙂🍻

[@Frank_nwobhm]

You should have been a brain surgeon. I've never seen such a delicate touch. Incredible work on this. Thanks so much for the inspiration!!

[@SmallSoldier]

Thank you sir… glad to help!🙏🏻🙌🏻 consider subscribing if you haven’t already. It really helps the channel out. 🙂

[@gruppenfuhrer45]

Absolutely incredible!!!! You’re a true artist. The Desert Fox would be proud.

[@SmallSoldier]

Thanks! If he was still around I would proudly present it to him. 😉

[@emmanuelcassan3616]

Amazing great job with oils. So good👍👏

[@SmallSoldier]

Thank you! 😄

[@subaru4262]

Fantastic work. Real art. Very good video.😀😀👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@SmallSoldier]

Thanks, Roger!😊

[@MrKersey]

Wow, that was an amazing tutorial and demonstration of your superb brush skills! Thanks and have a great weekend!

[@SmallSoldier]

Thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed it. 😁🙏🏻

[@JeffReiten]

Great Tutorial - Packed full of Tips - Awesome Results!!

[@SmallSoldier]

Thanks so much Jeff! 🙏🏻

[@vicsminiatures7949]

Fantastic tutorial! Thank you for posting it. It's refreshing to see someone paint a bust without hobby paints!!

[@SmallSoldier]

Thanks! Hobby paints are great but I'm a little old school, that's why I prefer oils.

[@grahamrowland4525]

Hey buddy,you are an absolute brush wizard - video was greaaaat. The more you do, the better we'll be,thank you.

[@SmallSoldier]

Appreciated, Graham! I'm glad you're diggin' what I'm doin'. Cheers!

[@1932denise]

Fantastic painting and great tutorial ...👌 You can feel the desert when you look the figure of rommel in 1942 ... Great commander !

[@SmallSoldier]

Awesome! That's exactly what I was trying to create... success then. Thanks.

[@jerryvolpini7987]

Loved seeing how you tackled this - fantastic work!

[@SmallSoldier]

Thanks sir! Cheers.

[@Manu1876]

JUST AMAZING!! Pease send more videos. Manu

[@SmallSoldier]

Thanks! I certainly will do so. Cheers.

[@blacklupos]

Incredible, masterpiece! Keep it up

[@SmallSoldier]

Thanks so much! Cheers.

[@ChristopherErringtonPhoto]

Fantastic video and channel. I only paint WWII 15mm miniatures at the moment but I want to work my up to a larger scale. Your tutorials are top notch!! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@SmallSoldier]

Thanks, Christopher! FOW I presume? I use to have a FOW Russian Army but sold that years ago. You should try larger scales, it's defiantly different but you'll have a lot of fun. Cheers!

[@ChristopherErringtonPhoto]

@@SmallSoldier yes FOW! I have a few armies US and British... I want to repaint and then start working on a large scale...

[@johanblume2621]

I can’t tell you how helpful this is! As I stated on a Facebook post of yours, the videos you produce are helping me immensely. As a beginner, I am learning the acrylic method first, but will use oils for final highlight details. I’m ordering this piece next week. Again, thank you so much for making these tutorials, Scott!

[@SmallSoldier]

Ahhh, you made my evening! So glad these tutorials are helping you, it's why I do it. Good luck with your painting journey sir. 🙂

[@scalewarmachines]

Very nicely done. Fascinating to see oil techniques. Came out really great. 👍

[@SmallSoldier]

Thanks sir! I appreciate you checking my video out. I enjoy your channel as well.

[@kiwinesss]

Thank you so much, again I learnt a lot! Great tip about the Liquin. Something else I have to buy :)

[@SmallSoldier]

Thanks Bob! I’m glad it was helpful.😁😁

[@kevbee8325]

Great tutorial and end result, I think most of the tips could apply to life or still life also. Very artistic, thank you.

[@SmallSoldier]

Thanks Kev! I appreciate you, appreciating my artistic style! Cheers!

[@lpjmodels]

Hi Scott just got round to watching your latest video, masterful my friend very awesome work. I'm more confident with oils for figures after watching this !

[@SmallSoldier]

That's great James! I'm glad I could be of service. Cheers!

[@SmallSoldier]

That's great James! I'm glad I could be of service. Cheers!

[@cgtsang]

Welcome back man. Absolutely stunning work

[@SmallSoldier]

Ethan King 👌

[@dbal_3d]

"And if I doo-doo that..." :D 12:03 Just kidding. Awesome work! Love your content. I've learned a lot from you already even though I am learning to paint bigger scale figures.

[@SmallSoldier]

Thanks, Dmitry... glad to help! Cheers.

[@martinnoreau9767]

Just discovered your channel...simply put, stunning work! I've never tried oils on model kits...I'm really impressed by your workmanship. Thank You for posting this. Stay safe.

[@SmallSoldier]

Thank you, Martin and thanks for checking me out. I'm glad you enjoy what I'm doing here. Lots more to come, stay tuned.😀

[@cygnusx10]

43minutes absolutely well spent. What a great vid. Fantastic painting skills and finish. Generalfeldmarschall looks like he could just come to life right there. Amazing work. Top stuff. Oh, and I *was going to make a joke about how fast you can move your hand before you put up the 3x speed... but I won't. ;)

[@SmallSoldier]

I appreciate your kind words my friend. Cheers!

[@johnaitken7430]

Nice one..huge work on your part but very easy to follow...and general guide info such as your thoughts on volumes for light and shadow are useful for any piece and any scale

[@SmallSoldier]

Thanks, John.! Yes it was a bear of a video to make and I’m a little burnt out after this one. I need a couple days to recharge before getting to the next one. Thanks for watching and always supporting my channel I really do appreciate great subscribers like yourself! Cheers.

[@peterharman8466]

Outstanding workmanship n skills clearly learned with dedication n love for art (imho) I have watched videos of many miniatures being painted and I have to say your are the best I've seen, it's not cluttered with crappy music that would deafen the deceased, nor is it filled with hyperbole, your voiceover is extremely helpful to me n I have learned a great deal from watching n listening to your tutorials. Thank you for your time n effort in sharing your tremendous skills 👏👏👏👏🍺🍺🍺🍺🕊🕊✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻

[@SmallSoldier]

Wow, Thanks, Peter! I honestly love to share my process with others and am thrilled to hear when I get comments like these. I wish everyone could experience how much time and effort goes into creating my videos but I do get satisfaction knowing some people get it, such as yourself. Thanks for your ongoing support. Cheers!

[@ScaleJournal]

Amazing result! Each time I see your video with oil painting I also wanted to try it :)

[@SmallSoldier]

Thank you so much 😀 You should at least give it a go and see what happens.

[@modellingandmore]

Looks like Tom Cruise :)

[@rrl4245]

Beautiful! I conclude that you're more of an artist, painter, than a model builder. Thanks for this. I fear that I can never achieve this level of art, especially if I were to covert to oils.

[@SmallSoldier]

Thanks! I do have a formal art background which does help with the theory of why things look the way they do. Good eye.😉

[@SmallSoldier]

Hey, friends. I hope your all safe and getting some bench time during this crazy time. I tried a slightly new format on this video. Let me know what you think. Cheers! Please consider supporting my channel with a small contribution, you can do so here: www.buymeacoffee.com/SmallSoldier It's like Patreon... but simpler. Thanks

[@BrailleScale]

I thought it worked well and the chapters were broken down into useful subsections that made sense with the bust. The ads also lined up well with those chapters for me so I didn't feel like they were interrupting really or cutting you off mid-thought. Very smooth. Not sure if you have control over their placement, but if so, well done there too. Maybe that's not the part of the video anyone is watching for! 😂😜 But it felt as noninvasive as possible. Don't sweat the eye painting footage! I mean of all the footage to forget to film or misplace, you just put out an in-depth guide on that very topic!!

[@SmallSoldier]

Thanks for the input, Chris. That's great I'm glad you liked the way I broke it down. I think it has a more professional feeling to it. As far as the ad's go (and only us KZbinrs would probably care), they were placed by the AI I suppose. KZbins policy is to make ad placement as unobtrusive as possible so I guess they did a good job with placement. Yeah I think the eye painting video will always make up for this if I forget next time. 😄😉

[@BrailleScale]

Amazing to watch Scott. Very cool to see you push yourself with this one and never settle for something you weren't enjoying 100%. I know you stripped the pre-shading and resprayed, right? And then redoing the scarf as well. Truly a pleasure to watch, and no doubt this has increased my figure painting skills, if nothing else, than on a subconscious absorbed knowledge level. I've got some 1/16 and 1/9 scale figures I'd like to get too sooner than later and will surely come back to all your guides again and again. Great trick for a DIY black. I will usually add some hue to any whites as well to push them into the cool or warm range. Would love to see you do something with a bottom lit camp fire glow!! Take care- looking forward to your next work!!

[@SmallSoldier]

Thank,s Chris! Yes he was stripped once and the scarf just didn’t do it for me. From reference photos it looks like his scarf was of a much lighted tone anyway. I figure, why put your heart and soul into a project and leave a sub par element which takes away from the quality. I just can’t do it. I’m glad you find my videos worth while learning from... that’s why I do them of course.😁

[@verluc]

This video is really super! Kudos! Please continue doing these extremely helpful videos! For example, could you please show us how to paint leather or woods using oil? Thanks Luciano

[@SmallSoldier]

Thanks so much! I certainly will keep on posting the same type of content. Cheers!

[@sloppyjoe400]

I just picked up some oils for flesh painting. I've done some work with acrylics and I've had good success and was happy with the outcome, but I feel like oils do a better job on figures

[@SmallSoldier]

Yes agreed, thanks for watching and your comment. Cheers!

[@petermorris1403]

Great work. Love your vids, particularly this one. Encouraging, motivational and takes away some of the apprehension of trying a new medium. I’m new to the hobby of figure painting and would love to see more of this type of detailed and in-depth stuff. It would be good to see your off-camera work - mixing and thinning ratios etc - what you put on your brush before you put brush to figure. Would you consider making this vid available in normal speed so beginners like me can follow a bit better.Can’t wait for your next figure presentation. WW2 North Africa is my favourite subject so the Generalfeldmarschall was a blessing. More please. ANZACs in Africa. Keep on with the great work. Cheers. Dozer

[@SmallSoldier]

Thanks, much appreciated. The next video up is on painting Khaki and it's normal speed. The reason I speed up a full painting tutorial is because it would be 4 hours long then. LOL! I toying with the idea of Patreon. Is that something you would subscribe too. I would offer more in depth painting sessions possibly paid one on one sessions as well. Cheers!

[@kiwiruna9077]

Hey there, Just wanted to say thanks for this tutorial it answered some of the questions I've had about working with oils. Also your mix for black is fantastic just using it now on a Michael Wittman bust and will also look to try the field grey mix for his crusher cap. Next will be your flesh mix on another figure. As I haven't been able to source a Terra Rosa I'm going with Indian Red and tweaking the mix to suit. Cheers from New Zealand 👍

[@SmallSoldier]

You’re welcome! This is so great to hear. I love feedback from my viewers and subscribers who appreciate and learn from what I do. All the best! Cheers, Scott.

[@SteveSherman-h8v]

Hey Scott. Old figure painter here and love watching your videos. Even with experience, I’ve learned a lot of newer techniques with oils. I’m from a day where we learned from books or even the internet but before the wealth of informative videos out there today. My question for you is. When you add the layer of thinner over the whole face, this doesn’t affect the already painted and dry shadows and highlights? Thanks

[@SmallSoldier]

Thanks. The thinner I use is not hot at all therefore it doesn’t affect the previous layers. I use a low odour thinner. Occasionally I’ll give the figure a clear coat to seal in the previous work.

[@AceMcTomb]

Great Channel, thank you for you good content. One question: When you say to add some form of thinner to the paints -> How to achieve that, since you are not showing it? If I dip my brush into the thinner it sucks up a lot of thinner and the paint gets too thin. Do I wipe the excess on a towel and then into the paint? Any advice would be helpful :)

[@SmallSoldier]

Yes, only add enough to make it flow better. You can wick off a bit on a towel to control the amount added as well.

[@cutley2b]

Hi, I have watched and enjoyed this video numerous times as I am graduating from all acrylics to oils. I also have this Rommel figure. I have a question…many people do a solid base coat first and then add shadows/highlights. You did not; you went right to shadows off the prime coat. Any reason for this? Thanks.

[@SmallSoldier]

Thanks. The reason is I’ve established the shadows and highlights with the pre shade so I know where to put them. I also work in thin transparent layers and this way the underpainting still shows below. There’s also less chance of paint buildup from too thick of paint.

[@Yoshi-mu1cc]

Hi again, thanks for the response. Would you still use the Tamiya spray can for a 1/35 face, or would you airbrush something else for a bit more control over the spray pattern? Andy

[@SmallSoldier]

Yes, absolutely. Airbrush works as well. I've never had any problems with the rattle cans though.

[@kofmanmi]

Amazing and incredibly useful series of videos, thank you. I am looking to get into miniature oil painting and have some n00b questions :) 1. Do you have any experience with Abteilung 502 oil paints and how they compare to the brands you mentioned? 2. Safety - I am finding some conflicting information regarding paints that contain Cadmium, Cobalt, or Lead - in your opinion are they safe to use, especially with kids and pets around? Do you recommend any alternatives (Winsor Newton Artist Cadmium Free Oils?) Appreciate your hard work.

[@SmallSoldier]

Thanks so much. I'm so glad you find these videos useful. I've put a lot of hard work and effort into them and I guess people seem to like them so that's great! Abteilung is very good, I own several tubes and use them regularly. I do however prefer Winsor & Newton oils and they are my go-to when painting figures. Old Holland, Rembrandt, Golden to name a few are also very good as well. I would steer clear of the leaded paint for sure but I've had no issues using Cadmium and Cobalt colours... so far anyway. Who knows that small bump on my head may be a third eye evolving. LOL! Hope that answered your questions, if not feel free to ask me anything anytime. I generally respond within a few days. Cheers!

[@kofmanmi]

@@SmallSoldier haha. I appreciate it, thank you. Keep up the great work!

[@SmallSoldier]

@@kofmanmi I’ll do my best.😊

[@Yoshi-mu1cc]

Hi, really helpful video! Did I hear you mention sealing between stages? If so, what did you use? I just tried some Ammo ‘Lucky’ (not for me) Matt varnish, the next day it was like skin peeling off after sunburn as soon as I picked it up! Cheers, Andy

[@SmallSoldier]

Thanks! I use Tamiya TS80 Matt. Yes between some layers so I don’t disturb previous layers.

[@jasehammer]

Amazing ability and job. So I'm clear, this is oil paint? Any particular type/brand? (Sorry video skips in the beginning) How long for it to dry? Do you seal it somehow? What primer do you use? And this bust is plastic based? Sorry for the questions, I would just like to give this a try myself. Thank you

[@SmallSoldier]

Don't be sorry... I love engagement from my viewers! So first off, yes I used oil paints. I prefer Winsor Newton brand of oil paints but there are others that are good such as Old Holland, Rembrandt, Schmenke. Dry time depends on your environment (is it humid or dry), and the number of thinners or mediums you use. It can take a few moments to dry or several hours. I like to seal the paint in between sessions with matt varnish so that the paint below doesn't shift or get removed. For primers, I like Tamiya rattle can primers fine white or grey, Badger Stynylrez or Mr. Surfacer 1000 or 1200. This bust is made of resin. I hope that answers your questions. Good luck and have fun when you try one out. Cheers!

[@landonpupka7162]

What thinner do you use for oils? What clear coat?

[@SmallSoldier]

I use odourless thinner as it's less hot than regular enamel thinners. I use Gamlin or Eco House brand clearcoat, depends on what I'm doing. When I'm feeling lazy I'll use Tamiya rattle can matt varnish TS-80. But I prefer to airbrush it on with Golden acrylic matt polymer varnish w/UVLS. #5007720-4. It's an excellent durable acrylic varnish that dries totally matt and you can cut it with MLT. Cheers!

[@petarknezovic9447]

When exactly do you add clear coats? In between each new colour? So for example between your 2nd and 3rd shadow colour?

[@SmallSoldier]

Yes, exactly.

[@조주현-d1t]

Do you use petrol or teraphin? Which medium do you use?

[@SmallSoldier]

Odourless thinners, sometimes liquin.

[@uglitor]

Did you apply varnish after the acrylic coats before starting to work with the oils?

[@SmallSoldier]

No, oils were applied over the acrylic. This also helps the oils dry to a more matt finish.

[@uglitor]

@@SmallSoldier Thank you Sir!

[@skipperted]

How long can you leave your oils on the palette for them to remain usable

[@SmallSoldier]

It depends on if I’ve added thinners or liquin. Without probably a week for the dark colours. Lighter colours for weeks.👍🏻

[@BuzzkillZone]

so how many clear coats are you applying, if you're doing a clear coat between each oil layer.

[@SmallSoldier]

@@BuzzkillZone The clear coats are used on some coats not all. Some times the paint has dried and I don’t Need a clear.

[@graysonpasishnek3700]

👍

[@SmallSoldier]

Grayson Pasishnek Thanks my boy!!😍

[@miniscribbler7638]

could you elaborate on the crock pot for drying the oils please? i would like to do the same. i was going to make a heat box using a halogen bulb but was told resin is to sensitive to heat. is that true?

[@SmallSoldier]

Yes the crock pot works great as does a light box. The key is to only leave the figure dry for about 10-20 minutes on the lowest setting as it can warp or soften the resin. I really bought the CP for when I sculpt figures as it dries the putty in a matter of minutes as opposed to a couple hours. The CP will speed the drying but like I said you need to watch it and depending on the resin composition (soft or hard) it'll react differently to the heat. really be careful with soft resins, harder types seem to withstand longer periods in the CP. Hope that helps and good luck if you go the CP route. Cheers!

[@miniscribbler7638]

@@SmallSoldier awesome thanks for the info!

[@SmallSoldier]

@@miniscribbler7638 Anytime! :)

[@Miguel-re2hv]

So sad you weren't able to include the eyes painting footage. Very good vid, though, and very interesting comments on your side!

[@SmallSoldier]

Thank you! Yeah too bad. But i did just make a detailed video on painting eyes so it kind of makes up for it.

[@DGP406]

Why don't you use a brush to mix the paint?

[@SmallSoldier]

As opposed to what?