PAINTING A U.S. 82ND AIRBORNE PARA - VALLEJO ACRYLICS - (PT 1 - EYES)

We don't profess to being expert figure painters but a recent poll was conclusive - you wanted to see a step-by-step build series on our 82nd Airborne bust.
In this case then, it's Young Miniatures' 1/10th scale resin U.S. 82nd Airborne Paratrooper from Normandy 1944 (D-Day).
This bust is available from www.historexage... & was kindly supplied by them.
In this film, we cover preparation, clean-up, blocking colours and painting the eyes. This is part one and more will follow.
Vallejo face painting set: www.scalewarmac...
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[@Modelersguild]

Thanks for the videos I know I don't often comment but I do watch these while I am working in the shop, and wanted to chime in and say thanks.

[@clivecro4971]

Very brave to show this as a step by step warts and all. Really looking forward to this! Great start and Youngs miniatures are first class.

[@Miguel-re2hv]

The steps you follow to paint the eyes is somehow the oposite of the usual way, but you are right!, it works better!!! Thank you!!!!!

[@Miguel-re2hv]

it would be great to see you painting another Young model! Thank you

[@erikdb8917]

Realistic good painting 👍

[@baer1204]

Wow the master of the face😎😎😎👍👍👍

[@quantumplastic]

Obrigado pela partilha!

[@rickbarg3980]

I just got my 1/10 vietnam grunt i ordered the face paint kit ,not very good with faces so we’ll see🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@MrBMBuilder]

Rather than white on the eyes, I think going one of the lightest greys is better, it can help reduce eye popping and looks better.

[@TheModellingGuy1]

i think in this case it works because it makes his eye's fierce and bright - perfect for painting weathered individuals that still regain a fiery and determined soul

[@ralhmcc47]

SW M, did I miss a step, did you wash all the pieces before painting ?

[@scalewarmachines]

No don't think so, just blasted the parts with air in the booth, then sprayed.

[@SmallSoldier]

Resin parts should be washed to remove the mold release agent. I’ve seen paint flake off resin that hasn’t been cleaned properly.

[@scalewarmachines]

Yes, that's often mentioned but have to say, never happened to us, maybe because we use a base primer coat? Just tend to blast it and get cracking.

[@SmallSoldier]

Primer may help a bit but mold release agents inhibit any type of paint including primers... but hey if it’s been working for you guys then that’s all that matters. I’m just a bit paranoid and like to ensure nothing happens to a model that I’ve spent a lot of time and effort on.🙂

[@SmallSoldier]

btw keep up the great content I do enjoy what you guys are doing.🙂👍🏼

[@rzaba1152]

mate, NEVER use pure white for the whites of eyes. Do offwhite base (i prefer very light grey in blue undertone), do the pupils and then do 1-2 pure white dots around the pupils for final highlights.

[@randycheow5311]

We are paratroopers, we are supposed to be surrounded