"Painting Figures with Acrylics" Part One - The Eyes

[@jimpayette3287]

I re-watch this series almost every time I start a new figure - Really helpful! Also, just bought my first bottle of Burnt Umber. Can't wait to use it!

[@shaunswesey5179]

Amazing, thank you you are Sooo gifted!!!

[@Lastcavalry]

Thank you!

[@shaunswesey5179]

Yes Yes of course, thank you soooo much for Sharing your Knowledge

[@TheModelGuy]

Shout out for the "Combat!" Pause screen. Loved watching the re-runs as a kid. Such a great tutorial too. It's one thing to be as talented as yourself but another to be able to teach it

[@Lastcavalry]

I really appreciate the feedback!! Thank you :)

[@58kirk]

Nice video, Dave. I am always inspired by watching your tutorials. Looking forward to seeing this figure completed. See ya next month in Dallas.

[@rossomachin]

Extremely useful video! Thank you very much Sir!

[@Lastcavalry]

Thank you!!

[@joewittmer2886]

I love your work and thank you for sharing it with us.

[@Lastcavalry]

Thanks Joe! I appreciate you watching LC-TV!!

[@boltuss]

superb figures the work of a craftsman

[@Kcirtep81]

Great!!! Love the way u explain all the steps taken. Hope u will post more of these step by step guides.

[@Lastcavalry]

Thank you!

[@07waylow]

Awesome as usual. Thanks for showing us the methods.

[@Miguel-re2hv]

One of the best vid about painting eyes....it is a pity you seem to speed up the process at a certain stage....could I suggest to make a much longer vid about this specific eyes matter at 1/35 scale...the outcome is superb!

[@joebloggs4754]

wow!

[@pawpawstew]

Great videos. Thanks for posting. I've shared with my model club.

[@Lastcavalry]

Thanks for watching!!

[@garoscale2587]

awesome thanks!

[@Peterbuckley6423]

Very nice Nice, ill have to try this on one of my figs and see how it turns out

[@Lastcavalry]

Thank you - Part two 'The Face" will post VERY soon!

[@mrblackpublications]

Hello David, all of your video are awesome. I like that you also show the real things. Just amazing! This video will help a lot of Modellers to improve their figures faces as eyes are very difficult! A question. Is the tip of your brush dry quickly with this little acrylic? Maybe the use of retarder just for painting the eyes gives more time to paint this tiny details?

[@shaunswesey5179]

Hi Mr Black, I checked 10-12 Channels of this subject and this is the one that has -helped me

[@ElineHoskens]

Nice!

[@Mythopoeikon]

Amazing skills Vayeho, not "vallejo" btw

[@Lastcavalry]

Thanks and thanks for the correction!!

[@joshvellieux8693]

While painting the iris have you ever tried a .005 tip draft mans marker?

[@Lastcavalry]

AlaskaRailroadguy I have and that is another great way of doing it - especially on smaller scale figures!

[@bougeac]

Great work, any chance of a 1/35 face painting tutorial?

[@Lastcavalry]

Thanks! The techniques are exactly the same I just use a larger scale so that it can be filmed more easily.

[@saratrimarchi2107]

What do you use for primer? I am painting some Mech Miniatures for my boyfriend for the first time - and I have noticed most people use a primer, but they don't say what it is. Is it just an acrylic colour or is there a specific base/primer paint I should use?

[@Lastcavalry]

There are many good primers available - you could use an acrylic primer but I prefer an automotive spray primer such as Brite Touch which can be found in most auto parts stores!

[@saratrimarchi2107]

Ok thank you! :) I'm heading to the hobby shop around the corner soon, I'll keep an eye out for primers. Automotive sprays might be out of my price range? At least they sound like they would be, lol

[@Lastcavalry]

Sara Trimarchi They are actually much less expensive!

[@sinuspi1]

Why exactly are you painting the eyes black and then adding a dab of color (blue, in this case) in the middle? Is this technique necessary for something I don't see? Would a "normal" eye (blue dab for iris, black dot of pupil in the middle, maybe a tiny speck of white on the edge for some light) look bad for some reason?

[@Lastcavalry]

In larger scale the black "ring" of the iris represents the shadow that is seen in reality and also separates the iris from the "white" of the pupil as just a dab of blue does not have enough contrast - just my opinion!

[@fesr90]

Very cool Mr. Dave! you disolved acrylic with water, thinner or something else? sorry for my english if I write something wrong

[@Lastcavalry]

I just use water! ...and thank you!!

[@ecrcmodels]

Hello, I would like to see in a 1/35 scale! Nice work this!

[@GreatSiu]

Could you teach us how to paint highlight & shadow parts of clothes of a 1/35 soldier with Acrylics? Waiting urgently for your teaching! A fans in Aisa 2014.11.24

[@Lastcavalry]

David, The methods are exactly the same only you want to lighten the colors on the clothes for scale effect. Filming is very difficult with 1/35th scale figures which is why I use the larger scale so you can see what is going on!

[@allanpollard8101]

What have you used to hold the head with can I remove the paint if not Happy

[@Lastcavalry]

I use a pin vise with a medium size drill bit. You can remove the paint with "purple power" or any type of non-toxic cleaner degreaser!

[@briesar]

Hi, could you post the materials and brushes that you use to paint this please? Especifically if you have the links to buy it on Amazon

[@Lastcavalry]

Cesar Gutierrez Bartra Here is a recent seminar from the AMPS Nationals a few week back and it contains all of the basic materials and brushes (DaVinci and Winsor Newton) and they can be purchased at my web site lastcavalry.com Thanks, Dave

[@mystikwolf7906]

I do pail when I do snow soldiers

[@yorkesteven1191]

thank you for your teach how to painting the eyes and face. may i using the brown sand for face basic color and shadow flesh for shading and mixing with basic skin-tone for lip, and ears.

[@Lastcavalry]

Those colors are also very good!...and thanks for watching!

[@yorkesteven1191]

LastCavalry Historical Toys and Hobbies could you do a video for wwii german uniform field grey painting tutorial, especially the layer of highlight and shadow. the layer need to dilute by water(for acrylic), but i do not know the ratio between the colors and water. also the color mix and choice is my barrier. i always try to mix the field grey accurate.

[@Lastcavalry]

Yorke Steven Here are three LC-TV videos that may be helpful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIqzfaidjrGtisU kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYPIk2tvadF3mZI

[@yorkesteven1191]

LastCavalry Historical Toys and Hobbies thanks for your videos, that's great helpful tutorial. :)

[@oscarbonnefon1076]

Where can I buy all the supplies and figurines to start this hobby?

[@Lastcavalry]

What country do you live in? If you are in the US go to my site lastcavalry.com !!

[@oscarbonnefon1076]

+Last Cavalry Historical Toys and Hobbies I live in the Netherlands

[@Lastcavalry]

Historex Agents in Great Britain is a good place to start!

[@coweringbeef]

You painted the eye before the brown wash. Odd

[@Lastcavalry]

+coweringbeef - I always apply the Smoke wash after painting the eyes as it is a semi-gloss transparent color that softens the transitions between the "whites' and the pupil, iris. Just my way...

[@stephenbeckett1967]

+Last Cavalry Historical Toys and Hobbies when painting model eyes try turning the figure to do the right eye as the nose gets in the way

[@mitsukowalker5831]

One of the best eye vids I've seen, but since we're talking about miniatures here.... HOW ABOUT SOME REALLY CLOSE UP WORK SO WE CAN AT LEAST SEE WHAT YOUR DOING!!!? As it is, when you apply similar colors, it is impossible to see it!!! Thanks

[@derekb370z]

when is part two coming out?

[@Lastcavalry]

I'm filming it tomorrow and it should post in a couple of days. Thanks for watching!!!

[@joewittmer2886]

Do you mind if I share your vids with mt Facebook friends?

[@Lastcavalry]

Please do Joe - share the whole channel!! Thank you so much for watching LC-TV. Part two of this series will post in a few weeks.

[@chaos_enjoyer826]

really good figure needs slightly better audio

[@1Gennadiy_K]

Spaseebo for video!

[@matthewquigley240]

*HELP NEEDED* I am designing a Greek GOD ( Zeus, Athena, Apollo etc.) wargame and I would like plastic figures to play with, but I cannot find any online. Scale can be anything smaller that 54mm but 1:72 would be best. I know these were once made; I saw them many years ago. Please point me to a store or manufacturer. THANKS. Of coarse, Roman gods would do just as well.

[@ARS-77]

4 people that have no clue!

[@Lastcavalry]

I appreciate that!!

[@ARS-77]

I find it impossible to believe that anyone could not like the beautiful art you create. I may have to just chalk it up to jealousy, lol. Thank you so much for the time and effort you put in to what you do. Really enjoy your videos. And learn so much from them. You my friend are a true artist in this trade!

[@Kim-md8bg]

The A was copied of zelda lol