Painting WW1 Figures The EASY WAY

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  • My friends, tonight we're painting two WW1 British soldiers... the easy way! Using the glazing method.
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  • @mercurysarcade8538
    @mercurysarcade8538 2 ปีที่แล้ว +134

    Hey uncle night shift, your alone tree in the french tank build got mentioned in a model magazine, I think it should have had a whole article written about it because it’s so great

    • @benfisher3695
      @benfisher3695 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      What magazine?

    • @mercurysarcade8538
      @mercurysarcade8538 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@benfisher3695 International Military Modelcraft , it was an article about a Chernobyl diorama and he wanted to do some like the alone tree as in the french S.35

  • @jonfoisy1237
    @jonfoisy1237 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    A good way to prevent the pre shading from desaturating the base color. Is to substitute the black with a very dark blue or brown. And substitute the white with a pale yellow or tan.

  • @ethannelson6483
    @ethannelson6483 2 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    I don't know if this is a weird idea, but something I've been experimenting with is using different colors like oranges reds and yellows as zenithal highlights to see how it changes the tone and vibrancy of the basecoat-so that might be something you could consider trying

    • @markfergerson2145
      @markfergerson2145 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That can help integrate a figure into a scene per the overall coloration ex. jungle vs desert vs urban.

  • @Sallafar
    @Sallafar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I really like how the desaturated models remind me of colorised b&w Photographs from the time. Not only because they look nice, but also because you're basically doing the same thing - just in 3d

  • @jonny-by5de
    @jonny-by5de 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I really enjoy your video☺️ thank you. Right now I’m building the Su85 tank destroyer.

  • @warrenchambers4819
    @warrenchambers4819 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You sir have saved my sanity. I have struggled for long periods of time getting my figures to at least an "acceptable" range for my diorama. This style of painting I saw you do before this video but have since adopted it and what a difference. I can fully understand what "for my purposes" means when you say it as that's exactly where I was stuck or hung up spending way to much time on just 1 figure causing many a diorama to yet be completed. Thank you! thank you! thank you! You are my favorite TH-camr modeling channel. I owe you a cold one and if ever we get the chance to meet you'll know it's me as I'll be the guy offering my hand and holding out a cold beer in the other.

  • @tomatoes3
    @tomatoes3 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great tips, you are certainly a good figure painter

  • @jilthunder2276
    @jilthunder2276 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "Spraying from above is more than enough!" - nice phrase and worthy to remember =)

  • @Dragehest
    @Dragehest 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Every time i see how nice the figures turn out i cannot stop dreaming about our uncle painting a gundam or w40k model with the armour techniques.

  • @ModeliteDiorama
    @ModeliteDiorama 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Since your first video about glazing, I paint my figures like this way and I am always very pleased with the result.

    • @randytaylor1258
      @randytaylor1258 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That is the ultimate test:
      Does this model LOOK the way I ANTICIPATED it was going to. That's the art.

  • @Floris_VI
    @Floris_VI ปีที่แล้ว

    I think we can all appreciate some well sculpted folds ;)

  • @user-so4tx7zs5r
    @user-so4tx7zs5r 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It always blow me away whenever I reckon myself forgetting the fact that military had adapted chainmail mask for shrapnel during WWI.

  • @thurin84
    @thurin84 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the paint on the helmets was textured and fairly thick so chipping wasnt a huge problem. the steel was high quality so didnt corrode particularly quickly or noticeably unless left to the elements for a long time.

    • @randytaylor1258
      @randytaylor1258 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Like on the head of a Doughboy living for months exposed in a trench.

  • @youpamp
    @youpamp ปีที่แล้ว

    Best figure painting bar none....

  • @davegrenier1160
    @davegrenier1160 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello Uncle Martin! I have a challenge for you! If you accept it, you may create something new and unique (I've never seen one before).
    Do a diorama depicting a scene from either world war. Paint the ENTIRE diorama in shades of gray, so it looks like a B&W photo!
    Suggestion: An He-111 down in an English field (with a stone wall running through it, and maybe a sheep or two standing nearby), with a lone Tommy guarding the downed aircraft, or also have a couple of RAF officers checking out the wreck. Or, whatever!
    What do you think? What do others think of this idea? Has anyone ever seen such a diorama?

    • @randytaylor1258
      @randytaylor1258 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You could go a step farther and do it in sepia tone.

  • @SparkRattle
    @SparkRattle 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The color of the mud is so realistic, I could almost smell it!

  • @woody5109
    @woody5109 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You truly are an artist, brilliant.

  • @jakescholz4787
    @jakescholz4787 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just love how he says my Friends

  • @DashaModels
    @DashaModels 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing work! Thanks for sharing

  • @ktotoad
    @ktotoad 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Preshading with black and white looks like a very nice idea. I should try to do that

  • @stevenjohnson8309
    @stevenjohnson8309 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another brilliant video - Thanks Uncle Night Shift for doing these.

  • @YUNOBF3
    @YUNOBF3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Your videos are always so fascinating and well paced. I really appreciate your carefully considered commentary as well. It always feels so deliberate. Great work.

  • @tonyharwood8408
    @tonyharwood8408 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The two figures look fantastic.

  • @gregtarris9057
    @gregtarris9057 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Take some graphite powder( you can get it by sanding the point of a pencil) rub it on the helmet. It will look metallic as if some of the paint on the helmet wore off.

  • @kdee3492
    @kdee3492 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You could try using red/red-orange transparent glase in the nose cheeks area as the skin there is thinner than let's say the chin. And so the blood vessels are more visible there and as a result, the area is more reddish. Just a fine art tip that makes people look more alive. It works with fine art so maybe it will work here as well.

    • @randytaylor1258
      @randytaylor1258 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think you're missing that the helmets mean the faces are in shadow. It isn't so much about the colour as it is about the light.

  • @CraigH999
    @CraigH999 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Beautiful. You have the skills of a master craftsman.

  • @clazy8
    @clazy8 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I haven't built a model in decades, but I love your videos.

  • @randytaylor1258
    @randytaylor1258 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful technique! Black and white are a little stark. But the filters are very effective, and it's the effect that counts, not painting individual details.
    Bravo!

  • @mrprofessorpoison
    @mrprofessorpoison 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    your figure painting is definitely is not bad at all Its honestly quite good actually

  • @christianrudolph1138
    @christianrudolph1138 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good Day Modelcomrade.
    Exelent Figurpainting.
    Especialy the Faces from the Soldiers..
    Nice weekend and i hope to see soon the Diorama with all Things 😊😊💪🤗🤗🤗🤗🍻🍻

  • @certifiedidiot9625
    @certifiedidiot9625 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    They look fantastic as always!

    • @randytaylor1258
      @randytaylor1258 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I still would have added a stray dig sniffing around. The 2 soldiers are stationary.

  • @TheRXStudios
    @TheRXStudios ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The figures looked already super interesting with just the shading coats. I wonder what a black and white diorama would look like. You would definitely have to make sure there was lots of interesting details do bring out the most without being able to use color.

  • @loupiscanis9449
    @loupiscanis9449 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you , Uncle Martin .

  • @alexey7101
    @alexey7101 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Для меня роспись фигуры это что-то за гранью реальности ) так что смотреть за процессом всегда интересно. Результат потрясающий 🔥

    • @deusexmachina6260
      @deusexmachina6260 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Надо пробовать, скилл хорошо прокачивается! Автор кстати предлагает оч классный и простой способ для покраски, попробуйте!

    • @alexey7101
      @alexey7101 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@deusexmachina6260 я тоже это подметил, частичная покраска аэрографом по принципу Черный-Белый хорошо себя зарекомендовал

  • @jasonmarson7870
    @jasonmarson7870 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I really love your new figure painting technique. I’d be interested in seeing you tackle a modern camouflage pattern on the clothing too. A little trickier I think.

    • @randytaylor1258
      @randytaylor1258 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You paint the camo pattern and then use the washes to blend the shadows and highlights. It would make an interesting tutorial, uncle, if you didn't to build vehicle as well.

  • @davidcarr7436
    @davidcarr7436 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You're far too humble! "I'm not a figure modeler", you say as you present us a pair of figures that anybody would be proud to show as a stand alone display. Can't wait to see the finished diorama.

  • @jacobakana5649
    @jacobakana5649 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I agree with the need for desaturated colors. Aside from often being realistic, I think that it often looks the best for military miniatures. Once again you have done a good job, keep it up, I can’t wait to see the diorama!

  • @zyphod74
    @zyphod74 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    dry brushing is totally acceptable in figure painting! great work as always

    • @randytaylor1258
      @randytaylor1258 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Remember: It's not about drybrushing high spots. It is about highlighting where the ambient light falls, and shading where the light is in shadow.

  • @DiggerPrints0814
    @DiggerPrints0814 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It's amazing how good the uniforms look after the first couple of layers. Not even have the fine details done these figures looked great.

  • @bruhnegus
    @bruhnegus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Great as always 👏
    I'm currently working on some figures for a diorama and your videos always help me to get better results, thank you! :)

  • @keithcollman2633
    @keithcollman2633 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Coming back into modelling after nearly 40 years watching your videos and ideas has been a great help, if I can get my work half as good as yours I will be happy. On a totally different note, nice to see a WW1 figure that has it's respirator bag the correct way around.
    Looking forward to your next build.

  • @mikesnow5890
    @mikesnow5890 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very classy.

  • @gamreer4341
    @gamreer4341 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Stalingrad makes in my opinion the best resin figures in 1/35, their detail is amazing and these beatiful poses are very rare amongst resin figures in 1/35

  • @mickbishop5868
    @mickbishop5868 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    always amazed brilliant

  • @r.b.667
    @r.b.667 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    amazing work for "no figure painter" 🙂

  • @ODGColornChrome
    @ODGColornChrome 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Those are some great looking figures! You are definitely skilled!

  • @stephenbridges2791
    @stephenbridges2791 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Very nice figures. I've used filters, and; have considered glazing a figure before. Just never have tried it. Guess I'm going to have to do that.

  • @rufffinoo
    @rufffinoo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic work…

  • @andyguyuk1
    @andyguyuk1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Moo stash haha, guy is a legend, look forward to his Friday vids

  • @manningjackson2723
    @manningjackson2723 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome figures mate!! Well done and keep up the great work! 👍🇦🇺👍

  • @biberhunter_scale_models
    @biberhunter_scale_models 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's figure painting looking like it's easy😅. Love it👌

  • @CWModelling
    @CWModelling 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice result 👍.....I might have to try this as painting figures can be so tedious when they're part of a larger project

  • @berlin_actual
    @berlin_actual 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I swear to god, as a noob modeller, I _need_ these tips.

    • @brianreddeman951
      @brianreddeman951 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      If you need help with figure painting, hunt down wargaming and fantasy miniature painting channels. Figure painting is a discipline and art just as much as armor modeling...and you can play with techniques from both sides.
      Can't stress enough to make mistakes and find a good paint stripper 🙂...and have fun

    • @berlin_actual
      @berlin_actual 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@brianreddeman951 understood, thank you lad!

    • @randytaylor1258
      @randytaylor1258 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@berlin_actual
      Like Nike says, just do it. That's the only way to what works -- what you like -- and what doesn't-- what you don't like.

  • @teaurn
    @teaurn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This one's looking terrific, Uncle! 👍👍

  • @TheGar1968
    @TheGar1968 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Superb as always.

  • @secular_spb
    @secular_spb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi, if you want to make acrylic paint absolutely matt, add some tooth-powder to it. And yes it is really works.

  • @meirzamsky
    @meirzamsky 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    have you ever thought of making a completly black and white diorama?

  • @FireCrack
    @FireCrack 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very nice, though the faces too me look a bit too yellow. Maybe it's just on camera, but I think a warmer tone would make them look a bit more alive. Will have to see how they look in the final diorama and how it blends with the lighting of the scene.

  • @benchu3526
    @benchu3526 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your painting style so much !

  • @davijoe2002
    @davijoe2002 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    As a Warhammer painter I can say that drybrushing is a legit way to paint everything lol

    • @randytaylor1258
      @randytaylor1258 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're highlighting details in a much smaller scale. It's a different technique for a different goal.

  • @jazzmusician46
    @jazzmusician46 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your videos are so good. You’ve inspired me and given me confidence to get back into my old hobby of model building. I used to build planes in my teens: Airfix and Selley’s Grip! Goodness! Since I discovered your channel last November, I’m back to modelling: Tamiya and all the quick drying glues and paints, etc. I love it. I’ve built 5 WW2 planes and working on my first tank! The weathering was the hardest, but now I’m developing a method and it’s getting better and more realistic, thanks to your advice. Once again, thanks for all you do. I am in awe of your techniques. I’m always looking forward to your videos.

  • @ColorHawk_
    @ColorHawk_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Have you thought of doing a ww1/ww2 diorama but painted as if it was being viewed from black and white photo?

    • @randytaylor1258
      @randytaylor1258 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You could do that with the filters/glazes using shades of gray. But stay away from stark white and black highlights.

  • @neilthefish
    @neilthefish ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you very much for this tutorial I found it very useful. Greeting from Vigo.

  • @mityasokolay4177
    @mityasokolay4177 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you are a really good figure painter! these look so good!!!! Love ww1 dioramas!

  • @blackphantom99
    @blackphantom99 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another amazing video man, they came out awesome 👏

  • @raziel3726
    @raziel3726 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing Skills at work!!👍👍

  • @thierryvasseur7540
    @thierryvasseur7540 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Superbe cette peinture

  • @jamesredmond6699
    @jamesredmond6699 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really like them techniques and how they came out

  • @michaeld_3654
    @michaeld_3654 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please paint more figures!!
    Try some German officers…!
    We’re really actually trying to do figure painting now. !!
    Great job, and thank you 👍🏻

  • @joeokabayashi8669
    @joeokabayashi8669 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very inspiring video!

  • @mauserkk98
    @mauserkk98 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice .

  • @stonefree67
    @stonefree67 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was just exquisite of a paintjob! Loved how those minis turned out! Think i just got my long lost mojo back in place.

  • @msettajr
    @msettajr 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, Thank you

  • @Oakeeper
    @Oakeeper 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent as always.

  • @Dmytro_Bricks
    @Dmytro_Bricks 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Cool, keep up good work, dude

  • @7979phantom
    @7979phantom ปีที่แล้ว

    You can't imagine what pleaser you are doing
    to us when we see the final result .

  • @dave499
    @dave499 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work!

  • @johnnycooper7019
    @johnnycooper7019 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dear Martin, Outstanding workmanship! Best Wishes Johnny

  • @antoninjoly742
    @antoninjoly742 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing work master 🤩

  • @ajpridmore1
    @ajpridmore1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Any chance on the chap with a cane.... You paint on his shoulder eplileps a little gold diamond with a crown on top? It would designate him as a Lieutenant colonel.. (in British army its pronounced leff-tenant cur-nel). With that moustache and cane he looks fairly high up and seems like the type of officer who would enjoy inspecting the aftermath of his soldiers taking out a tank to boost morale!

  • @epone3488
    @epone3488 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great work. Love it. Try cork brown in the face mix rather than dark sand I think you will like the result.

  • @bobz1736
    @bobz1736 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your seam outlines are masterful 🙏

  • @chrisjpfaff314
    @chrisjpfaff314 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work,

  • @speedhump231
    @speedhump231 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Are those mold lines on the pants? Ahh... never mind.. seams!! Nice models.

  • @dogforeyals
    @dogforeyals 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    always a very satisfying video Mr. Nightshift... stay safe!

  • @ruairidhbain1465
    @ruairidhbain1465 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not long discovered this channel but quickly becoming a favorite.

  • @floridaman8418
    @floridaman8418 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your videos are a good way to spend a break from working on a diorama

  • @garychan1322
    @garychan1322 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    very nice job. 👍

  • @graemebrumfitt6668
    @graemebrumfitt6668 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    See you in the next one Unc! TFS, GB :)

  • @jaytwokay3265
    @jaytwokay3265 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic video!

  • @XxBloggs
    @XxBloggs 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is really helpful

  • @brianreddeman951
    @brianreddeman951 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You know you've been painting figures when your thumb starts building up more colors then your project. 😁

  • @-TIGER_131-
    @-TIGER_131- 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Keep up the good work man it allways looks awsome 😁👍

  • @un7ucky
    @un7ucky 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    fantastic!

  • @stephanmotzek779
    @stephanmotzek779 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice

  • @clockword9189
    @clockword9189 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yessss I love your videos man

  • @BrokenIET
    @BrokenIET 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    0:25 He's a Captain :)

  • @sherry7831
    @sherry7831 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Something I do with my figures, American, British some German and so on. I use your tank cast armor texture technique with the filler and extra thin. I use short stiff bristled brush and add the texturing! you wouldn’t think it adds much, but it really does! Most of their helmets were textured in real life with sand, sawdust, cork gowned up gravel. it’s a great little detail adds a lot to the figure!
    Also when I do hair, mustaches, beard or the head, I paint the hair base color and use white, blue, (blue/ white on black hair I also add some dark brown in there too) (yellow,red, light brown if it’s blond hair) read heads get ( yellow,white,orange) I don’t do a whole lot of it, but enough to brake up the hair. I look at comic books and paintings to see how artist are doing it. it adds a lot to the hair! instead of this lifeless one color look. I take as much time with the hair as I do with the folds on their pants or jackets or their face, even if it’s going to get mostly covered it’s another great detail!

  • @alanmoffat4454
    @alanmoffat4454 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    THOSE FIGURES ARE OUTSTANDING BUT NO DOG FOR THE OFFICER .

  • @davidcole333
    @davidcole333 ปีที่แล้ว

    I used this technique on my first figure and it turned out great! It took about 3 days to get 1 figure done, but it was worth it.