Painting WWII Sniper Roza Shanina | 1/35 Scale Figure Tutorial

[@faithkerns1626]

What a great tribute to a true hero.

[@SpruesNBrews]

Thanks!

[@FB2ABG]

This so cool! It's amazing how the figure looks once you're all done. I would love to see you make a zimmerit tutorial, I'm going to be building a Panther here in a while, I'd appreciate it if you made a video about that.

[@SpruesNBrews]

Thanks! And that's a great idea!

[@memyself3895]

I have had this model sitting in a drawer for close to a year because I loved the sculpts from this studio but I really had no clue how to begin. I didn't want to screw it up because these are pricey models, but finally I have a guide. Many thanks. I would be eternally grateful if you could do a video on the Attagirl model from Life Miniatures. Another awesome sculpt.

[@user-jw1dc9uo6v]

Канал - супер кайф для моделистов, которые любят миниатюры. Спасибо!)

[@SpruesNBrews]

Спасибо за Вашу поддержку!

[@michaeldean1289]

Great work again Hank! Thanks for sharing your great work with us again mate.❤😊😊

[@SpruesNBrews]

Thanks for your support!

[@dotdashdotdash]

I think figure painting is the most interesting aspect of scale modeling

[@SpruesNBrews]

It's definitely a blast!

[@samuelbennett1717]

Hank, another fine job! I really do like the way your figures turn out, and I think your technique is very good. On camera especially when you are showing your fine detail work I noticed many of your brush tips are curled. I had been struggling for years with that, I'd buy a new brush paint with it for a short while and the darn tip would start to curl. I noticed that at least for me it was worse with synthetic bristle brushes when using acrylic paint. I still use synthetic bristle but for my detail work, faces, eyes etc. I use more expensive red sable and I only use those pricier brushes for figure painting. Also with all my brushes I always end a painting session by cleaning them in a good brush soap. Even when using enamels and oils, I clean out all the white spirit I can and use the brush soap. After they are cleaned, I roll the bristles in the soap and point them with my fingers and leave the soap in the brush. The soap holds them in a point, sort of like a starch and rinses out completely the next time I go to use them. If you're lucky it can even restore a brush that's already curled so long as its not too bad but it's really more of a preventative measure. Unfortunately no matter what you do brushes always eventually wear out but if you aren't using it already I suggest you give it a try. I find Masters brush soap to be a fine product and a container will last for years and its inexpensive.

[@ethanelephants4740]

another good method to get a nice skin tone is to spot paint a base coat of pink/red first, then put a flesh tone over it

[@IanPotts-lv6os]

Oil paint works better for flesh tones

[@LemurKrazy]

Cool sculpt!

[@SpruesNBrews]

Isn't it!? 👍

[@LemurKrazy]

@@SpruesNBrews will definitely be buying a few from him. Thanks.

[@seegurke93]

Wau bro! Thats incredible!!! I need to try it too. GREAT! I mean stunning work! Grüße

[@SpruesNBrews]

Thank you very much! I really appreciate it!

[@DutchDaveModels]

Nice paint job, was looking at this one but then in 1/16 scale to order for a figure paint frenzy 😄 nice tutorial, thanks!

[@SpruesNBrews]

Very nice - enjoy!

[@johnblessing2642]

Another great figure tutorial!

[@SpruesNBrews]

Thank you very much!

[@lukedelport8231]

Great figure mate it is truly amazing

[@SpruesNBrews]

Thank you very much! It is a beautiful little figure 👍

[@redbeachonestudios7813]

Great video, and interesting subject, Hank. I see you have a swag shop, so will be visiting that soon 👍 Keep up the good work, my friend 😎

[@SpruesNBrews]

Thank you very much - I really appreciate the support! 👍

[@piercebobo5754]

Do you ever have issues with enamel thinner removing gloss varnish? Sometimes when I apply gauzy agent (by airbrush) over paint, I notice if I then add enamel thinner, it can remove the gloss varnish and everything below it. I apply it in multiple coats and it still seems to seep through in some places. Of course, this is all occurring after the gauzy agent dries! But do you ever have that issue?

[@SpruesNBrews]

I personally haven't had that issuenwi5h the AK Gauzy Agent, but I have had similar problems with other varnishes in the past. What brand of thinner are you using?

[@piercebobo5754]

@@SpruesNBrews I use Testors thinner when I’m painting with enamels

[@newlife-su7sd]

@@SpruesNBrews which Enamel Thinner do you use?

[@Frizze223]

Keep em comin, I need more practice in figure painting. Cheers.

[@SpruesNBrews]

Can do! Cheers 🍻

[@troymolitor7766]

Hi Hank, I’m really enjoying your tutorials. I recently purchased a bunch of water based paint and keep diving back into your tutorials. Can you mention the paint used on the blonde hair again? Thanks!

[@SpruesNBrews]

Ah fantastic! I'm glad to hear it - thank you! And the hair color is Vallejo Dark Flesh 👍

[@chrisdorrington5455]

Hi Hank, just found your channel and I am so impressed with your work. You make it easy for me to follow step by step which includes painting the face on 1/35 scale, I have found this difficult until now I am a veteran of 41 years in the Military UK Forces and suffer from PTSD, working on these models and painting them takes my mind from my Military Service.....Question what size brushes can you buy for face painting on the models as I find it difficult here in uk to find that size. Love your channel and looking forward to many more learning skills from you. Regards Chris Dorrington

[@SpruesNBrews]

Hey there Chris - thank you for watching! I'm very glad to hear that the hobby has been a bit of a relief, that's a great thing. As for the brush sizes, I don't follow any particular rhyme or reason for the technical size of the brushes I use. I'd recommend searching for a brush set for "miniature painting" & you should get a fine selection. Hope that helps! 🖌️

[@ScottStathis]

Awesome video! Very informative.

[@SpruesNBrews]

Thank you very much!!

[@I_am_the_big_dipper]

Nicely done sir! I know it isnt easy, you make it seem so. Keep them coming!

[@SpruesNBrews]

Thank you very much! 👍

[@southpaw5483]

Do you attach the figure to the painting jig with CA Glue? Is the Painting Jig simply a long wood screw?

[@SpruesNBrews]

You got it! Simple as that 👍

[@madridatletico4908]

people have suggested use primer in the model's main color. but you always primer in black, may i ask why?

[@newlife-su7sd]

hey noob here! may i ask why you used glossy varnish first then matte? why not use both matte both time? does it matter what varnish to use first time?

[@josealvarollopeznavarro1403]

el mosoin,el rifle que se usó en la guerre civil española,wow

[@crabtreyanimations7148]

Would army painter quick shade work?

[@siamodyssey]

As a beginner to the hobby, having trouble finding paints in stock. Find a kit I like on Amazon, then look for paints required. Out of stock. I keep having to change kits. How do you solve this issue? Thanks

[@IanPotts-lv6os]

Try some online outlets

[@gmccabe01]

I have acrylis and other water based sluge washes, would you still reccomend a coat of varnish before the wash. B.T.W. love your channel as you explain things in terms most people understand, keep up the great work hopefully for many years to come.

[@SpruesNBrews]

Thank you very much! And yes, a coat of varnish is always a good idea. I would just do a little test with the varnish/wash pairing on an inconspicuous part of the model before you go after the whole thing just to make sure there isn't some funky reaction between the two. Otherwise, you should be all set! Thanks for your support and happy building! 👍

[@newlife-su7sd]

which Enamel Thinner do you use?

[@SpruesNBrews]

AMMO 👍

[@TheBattleRabbit860]

Holy crap this came out amazing. I've read about this woman, and seeing you recreate her/honor her in this figure is outstanding. I recently started using the AK intermediate gauzy agent, and I just sprayed my Tamiya T34 last night, and when I put on two of the decals on the turret, the decal solution took off some of the top coat and the paint underneath it revealing the black primer. Is this because I didn't let it cure long enough, or are decal solutions (like Tamiya Mark Fit Strong and Mr. Setter/Mr. Softer combo) just too harsh? Final follow up: can I use reapply the base paint on the gauzy agent before applying the matte finish, or will that look weird? (sorry for constantly bombarding you with my questions!)

[@SpruesNBrews]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed. And sorry to hear about your decal situation. I don't have experience with Mr. Setter, but I can vouch for Mark Fit Strong being VERY aggressive. I haven't personally had it do that much damage, but I know it can be pretty intense. I would definitely recommend letting the Gauzy cure a little longer before trying again - hopefully that's your problem. Good luck! 👍

[@TheBattleRabbit860]

@@SpruesNBrews Thank you! I will definitely do that. I am saving the other decals until it's been a full 24 hours, at least, before trying again. Luckily the damage is minimal and can easily be turned into weathering, from the looks of it.

[@jasonsabourin2275]

Maybe you could detail a Carlos Hathcock figure? Or Chuck Mawhinney figure?

[@SpruesNBrews]

I would like to do some more Vietnam-era work!

[@jasonsabourin2275]

@@SpruesNBrews Thanks for the reply, and yes, I would like to see your Vietnam era detailing.

[@mikemodels928]

Wow. Incredibly nice figure and nice painting guide. But it's quite expensive. I really don't understand the pricing of resin accesories. I know it's high quality but damn overpriced for me.

[@SpruesNBrews]

Thanks! Yeah resin can be pretty expensive - I think it's worth the extra investment, but it totally depends on what you're looking for in a figure. You can do a lot with some of the nicer plastic figures out there, too!

[@muhdfauwazel-emin2132]

what i see is a education on flesh coloring but I satisfied with just basic flesh skin color.

[@SpruesNBrews]

Whatever works for you! 👍

[@muhdfauwazel-emin2132]

@@SpruesNBrews thank you. It's been fun following the whole process.

[@DemGeorge]

Being native russian speaker it hurts my ear to hear ShanIna, which is wrong, accent is on first A

[@SpruesNBrews]

Ahh I missed it, huh? Bummer. Thanks for the correction!