Painting Dapol 00 scale figures - Part 1
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Many thanks for the instructions and clear photographs.
I think I will have a try at painting my own figures now.
I don't imagine they will be to your standard but as they say if you don't try……
BLG
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This has been a bit of a journey into the unknown, as I have never used acrylics on figures before, however, they are quite easy to use and I think are a little more forgiving than enamels. It is easy to correct mistakes and the drying/overpaint time is much shorter. The only thing is that you have to work a little faster, or keep the brush wet. That said I am sure if I can do it then anyone can - with a bit of patience.
Bob(K)
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I must admit I have only used acrylics or poster paints.
So seeing what you have done has been useful. Once my evening weathering project is finished I might start on a few figures.
Thanks again for the inspiration and the techniques.
BLG
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Bob(K)
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I am amazed how you did that, GREAT JOB! Wish I could!
Wayne
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On this computer a couple of those pics display with the figures actual size, or as near as makes no difference, so the finished product is easy to visualise.
Mike
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You said earlier that, provided the figures were grease free, acrylics posed no problems. I've read elsewhere that acrylics don't stick too well to plastic. Have you noticed any real difference between your experience with acrylics and enamels ?
I suspect enamles are more "permanent"so, if you make a mistake when painting, it's not so easily rectified. On the other hand, you did say acrylics dried very quickly and, as far as I know, once dry, are difficult to remove !!
It would be interesting to hear your preferences or pros/cons for both paints.
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I have been surprised at the performance of the acrylics I have used. In many respects they are as good as enamels. I find dry brushing a little more difficult, probably due to the more rapid drying time. As far a durability goes I have been quite impressed and I would say they appear to be on a par with enamels. They withstood handling during painting well. So all in all I could become a convert to acrylic paints as they are less messy, using water to clean brushes etc, and they are kinder to brushes.
The next phase of this project will be to paint straight onto plastic using light and dark paints to create shadow and light. I have used this method successfully with enamels and I am looking forward to seeing how I get on with acrylics - we shall see!
Bob(K)
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I am using an assortment. Some are Tamiya model paints, I have some games workshop paints and I bought a box of cheapo paints (20 for 4.99 pounds). The specialist paints are quite expensive, but cover well and are more runny and therefore easier to apply. I also like the fact that they do metalic paints too. The cheap ones are quite thick (in a tube) but they are OK when slightly thinned down. All in all a good mix of colours.
I think I put a detailed list of all the paints somewhere - maybe on the Hornby signal box thread. I'll see if I can find it.
Bob(K)
Afternote:
Bob, this is the full list from the Signal Box thread:
My fly away paint pack is as follows: mix of Tamiya and Games Workshop (no reason for manufacturer just bought what was available):
Primary colours/basic colours: red, yellow, mid green, royal blue, black, dark brown and white.
Detailing colours: Silver, brass
Special colours for figure painting mainly: flesh, olive green, earth and buff.
For buildings: terracotta (for tiles) and redbrown, plus I also bought Railmatch acrylic light brick and dark brick.
On top of all that I found a pack of 20 mixed acrylic tubes in a bargain book shop for 4.99 pounds, which gave me an excellent range of colours. With the above I think I can make almost any colour.
I also packed 4 brushes, size 2, size 1, size 0 and a triple 0 for detail. This all fits in a little box 8" x 8".
I supose the key to selecting the colours depends on what you want to paint. I have a number of railway building kits to make, the signal box and a number of Dapol figures. I chose colours with these projects in mind
Bob(K)
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The reason I asked about acrylics v enamels is for my weathering project - yet to be started !! :oops: :oops:
I thought, if I use acrylics and make a b…s up, I could just wash them off thus preserving my wagon. I note you first undercoated your figures - naturally, this won't be possible with the wagon !!
I've got chalk pastels but understand they don't "stick" unless you spray them afterwards with matt varnish. I also read somewhere that the spray blows most of the chalk off !!!! Can't win can you
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I have got a couple more station staff figures and I will play around with this method and see if I can improve on things.
Bob(K)
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as for the durability of acrylics,remember cars have been painted
with them for yrs now.
:roll: :roll: 8)
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Very good, Bob.
I have 300 of the painted HO people that cost me around 6c each, glossy surface so they will need a bit of work on them so I will use your ideas to improve them.
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i got mine to use as passengers in the coaches,cheap enough to chop for seating.
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