Building Your First Scale Model Figure! | 1/35 Model Kit Tutorial

In this video, we'll learn how to build up a 1/35 scale plastic model kit of a US infantry figure from WWII! If you've never build a scale model before & you're thinking about giving it a try, this is a great place to start. Or, if you've always been a tank or an aircraft kit builder & you'd like to give figures a shot, then this video is for you!
For today's demonstration, we'll be using Tamiya kit number 35379: Military Miniatures 1/35 Scale US Infantry Scout Set.
Supplies Used
US Infantry Set: amzn.to/3Yu5N3B
Modeling Mat: tankraft.com/
Sprue Cutters: amzn.to/302W2zX
Craft Knife: amzn.to/3o9jVxz
Plastic Cement: amzn.to/3PBcSNt
Nail File / Emery Board: amzn.to/30f6hAW
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[@Chilly_Billy]

The few figures I've done recently have GREATLY benefitted from your other tutorials. You're like a 21st century Shepard Paine!

[@SpruesNBrews]

Wow - you're far too kind! I really appreciate it & am so glad to hear the videos have been helpful 😁

[@sonnieandjacob]

Hell yes I second that. I still have all the Shepard Paine books I grew up learning from and this channel has given me just as much insight as those books did when i was a kid.

[@MrPolicekarim]

So you are not going to paint it, please?@@SpruesNBrews

[@russellwilliams825]

You make it look so easy. I'm impressed. Personally I really don't like figures. It's a necessary evil. Hoping your techniques and videos help me get better, thanks.

[@SpruesNBrews]

That's fair! Everybody has their favorites - I'm glad to hear the videos have been helpful, though! Thanks for watching 👍

[@JohnRuch-f5x]

Would love to see you paint a WW2 Marine figure with the beach side or brown side helmet cover painted.

[@Hey_MikeZeroEcho22P]

Cool Beans!! I DO want to do a Good Job in the painting portion.....so I'll check out That posting.

[@SpruesNBrews]

Thanks! Glad to hear it! Enjoy

[@TheTeddyEdwards]

This was super helpful thanks and after following your videos I've surprisingly not done a bad job with my Taniya figures!

[@SpruesNBrews]

I'm so glad to hear that - thank you!

[@paulsawyer2326]

I havent entered the realm of figures painting yet, but your video tutorial has me thinking otherwise. A great video for beginners. Well done.

[@SpruesNBrews]

Oh I'm so glad to hear that! I hadn't painted figures for the longest time myself, but it's a very rewarding practice 👍

[@muhdfauwazel-emin2132]

patiently waits for your figure tutorial step by step lesson.

[@SpruesNBrews]

What specifically do you mean? I've got a few videos on painting bodies, faces, and various uniforms - I'd be happy to point you in whatever direction you need! 👍

[@jimmyjohnson7027]

Tamiya have really upped their game in the last few years. The new figure sets are truly excellent.

[@rickgregory9616]

You've got a host of videos on how to paint figures. My favorite is painting the Tom Hanks - Saving Ryan. That's the video I plan on referencing when I get to the figure of the Easy Eight 1:16 Sherman I'm currently building from Andy's Hobby Headquarters.

[@SpruesNBrews]

Oh very nice! That'll be a fun project - enjoy!

[@SchmidtJim]

I got just the 1/16 infantry figure from Andy - and also plan to use Hank’s tutorial!

[@rickysmith9599]

Finally! Finally! I found someone that after watching your videos actually makes my model figures look great. You have great tutorials thanks brother can’t wait to watch the rest of your videos. Oh yeah and I subscribed and I didn’t forget to hit the notification bell. 😂😂

[@SpruesNBrews]

Thank you for your support! Glad to hear you enjoy 👍

[@mikec2810]

Nicely done Hank!

[@SpruesNBrews]

Thank you!!

[@mlee65]

Good video, I have two figures to build and paint, I never painted army figures can't wait for the painting video.

[@woodwindkath]

Thank you so much, this is amazing!

[@SpruesNBrews]

Fantastic! I'm so glad to hear it - thanks for watching 👍

[@lesthiele4921]

Hi Hank, I don't place figures on or in any of my kits, but I will have to watch this series, best regards from Australia 👍👍👍👍

[@SpruesNBrews]

That's alright! Whatever works for you - thanks for watching! 👍

[@paulrichardson2229]

wow thank you great video for beginners, so informative, i do figures but they never look very realistic, definitely going to try allot harder and you make them look so much better, especially since i discovered your face painting vids as well Thankyou

[@modellersworldtv]

I love figures to!

[@kinomike268]

He ist wie immer Super gemacht, Vielen Dank dafür! Ich bin schon sehr gespannt auf die Bemalung da habe ich mich noch nicht wirklich rangetraut!

[@SpruesNBrews]

Danke sehr, das bedeutet mir viel! Ich hoffe, es war hilfreich 👍

[@andrewm3934]

great - bought these today

[@carlosromojaro3672]

Great video. I have never done a figure but I am tninking to start with this kit. Are you going to continue doing additional tutorials with these same figures?

[@Subzero2151]

Alpine do some great figures, and the tamiya new ones are of great quality aswell

[@SpruesNBrews]

Two of my favorites for sure!

[@massimozanetti9967]

great as always, can you show the painting process?

[@SpruesNBrews]

Yes! It's in the next video - there's a link at the end of this one if you'd like to check it out 👍 Thanks for watching!

[@fjdexx]

Thx. Very nice work.

[@SpruesNBrews]

Thank you! I appreciate it 👍

[@mrvictor810]

Excuse me, may I know the color number of paints you used for the helmet, tops and pants in your video "1/35 German Infantry | Tamiya Figure Painting Tutorial" ? It looks great !

[@НиколайКазарский]

nice kit)

[@manofaction1807]

Prep your workspace. Read through it all before you start cutting. Get all the flash off BEFORE you start gluing. Take your time.

[@SpruesNBrews]

All great tips!

[@thibster5590]

I’m trying to figure what scale figures I need for my 1/25 scale rc boat. What do you suggest

[@cjdavis2684]

this is really cool, However the problem I have is they only make Army, and Marine figures. I myself am a Pacific War Navy fan and would love to do some Officer and sailor figures to stand on a shelf with some of my ship's. However they don't make Sailors as far as I know or have ever seen. But it would be interesting to make Figures of them in my opinion.

[@SpruesNBrews]

Ahh I see! Italeri & Trumpeter have some US Navy figures that you might be interested in... check 'em out! 👍

[@cjdavis2684]

Really? that's cool I will have to search for them on line. as we only have one Hobbyshop left here where I live and they only have Armyand Marine figures. Thank you for letting me know about the Navy figures@@SpruesNBrews

[@rickvillarreal2907]

Thanks for the new video...but I have got to ask where did you get all those uniforms behind you!! I am very interested on how and when your collection started. 🤩😃👍💥💥

[@SpruesNBrews]

Thank you! I have a quick video tour that I posted a few weeks ago that you might be interested in where I talk about some of them

[@rickvillarreal2907]

@@SpruesNBrews Hank are you on Facebook?

[@rickvillarreal2907]

@@SpruesNBrews Will check your older vids.

[@zacharynix2691]

I'd pay extra for the kit(any kit) if they would add some type of weapons sling so I don't have to make my own

[@SpruesNBrews]

This is how I make mine - super quick & easy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGOko5Z5bq6VZtk Hope that helps!

[@matthewrinehart2367]

I was told to scrape the flash off with the back of the x-acto to save the sharp blade.

[@SpruesNBrews]

That could work, too! But if it's a high-quality blade & soft plastic, you shouldn't have a problem 👍

[@matthewrinehart2367]

So, stropping a blade on a piece of leather sharpens a blade , but scraping it on plastic has no effect?@@SpruesNBrews

[@mikebehm2359]

Thank you Sir, for a interesting and informative video. I'm not a drinking man, because I inbibed hard liquor and it almost killed me. That being said i enjoy your videos. Thank's for your time Godspeed: Mike. 😂.

[@SpruesNBrews]

Thanks for watching! And hey, that's no problem at all - good for you. Take care & happy building, my friend! 👍

[@dougsundseth6904]

NB: In addition to plastic and resin (resin is actually also plastic, but not thermoplastic), there are many metal 1:32/1:35 figures. They're usually denoted as 54mm, though.

[@hobbyrookiee]

hi im just curious if there's a video explaining manual symbols... i just got into the hobby and there are some symbols that are confusing to read.

[@yoz1967]

What size buildings do I use with 1/32 figurines?

[@jerryg957]

Wouldn't it be easier to paint these parts before they are cut off , maybe not all parts but some things ?

[@SpruesNBrews]

Totally up to your discretion - I prefer painting everything attached to the figure (with the exception of the head, sometimes), but whatever works for you is great!

[@2lionsgate]

Where is the best place to shop for model kits?

[@opie_candoit78]

hey ole hank the stank tank...you need to play STEEL DIVISION 2