The hairdryer. Do you know how to use it? No.... Sorry to laugh at your expense, Charlie, but this charming approach is what makes the channel so captivating.
Good one, Charlie, I am impressed. Soon I will have to try painting lots of figures to fill a WWII train with full compartments and the corridors full of service men with kitbags, etc. Yes, I can remember travelling with my Mum by train during WWII. Thanks - Chris
A commendable first painted figure Charlie .Well done. A couple of budget tips I can pass on to your subscribers.. 1) For a nice easy to use and comfortable to handle figure holder , use one of the modern toothpaste caps and fill the "pit" on top with Gorilla Tack .Blue tac is Okay but doesnt hold as well .2)For a paint palette ,I use a glazed white tile. Very cheap and lasts for years. To clean just pour hot water onto it and that softens the paint. Then just peel away . I am looking forward to see how you progress in the future
Dan came across as a very good teacher so I'm sure his small group tutorials will be very helpful. I've attended similar tutorials in the past and they have always been good value and enjoyable.
Hi again Charlie Well done. Very fiddley.! So very clever to listen to how he analyzes the different Folds and creases. So many different skills in our hobby. Many thanks. Stay safe. Howard
Really informative, thank you Charlie. I can see that your painting can not only improve the ModelU figures, but might even put credible detail onto the cheaper figures. And for those whose desire outstrips their patience, you can get acrylic sheet at The Range in various sizes and thickness...
Hi Charlie! Another enjoyable episode! Seeing the OO figure next to the O figure, it was quite dramatic to see the shift in size! I think your idea to practice on some O gauge figures is a good one, but to be fair, I thought you did a pretty good job as it was! Dan is obviously a good teacher! All the best, Ian.
Excellent video as usual. What an interesting method. Something I’ve always considered having a go at, but with degrading eyesight and shaking hands, have put off for much too long. If that was your first effort (even if it wasn’t) I think you should be proud of the result. Think I’d be happy with just getting the jacket and face done! Thanks for the inspiration to have ago. Much appreciated. 👍
Thanks for this video and the first part Charlie. I've learnt so much from them. This type of content is precisely why you have so deservedly won the Hornby Magazine You Tuber of the Year award - again! Figure painting is something that always fills me with dread, but it has inspired me to have another go.
If that was your first time painting OO figures it was a commendable effort. Well done Charlie. I’ll be referring back to this short series when I get around to painting my Modelu figures
Excellent effort Charlie. The more that you do ghe better you get, well hopefully. Rather than the stick I've found it easier to put my figures on a Asti Cork, easier to get your hands together during those shaky moments. I saw you on the modelu stand on Sunday at the NEC and when I turned around you'd gone lol. Enjoyed the video thanks to you and Dan cheers Andy
Hi Charlie - Those were a couple of excellent videos and I learnt quite a bit. I like painting figures but like you it tires you out and I also have the issue with what to use with poor eyesight !! Cheers Kev
Thanks Charlie for these two videos. I found it particularly useful watching you apply the principles taught, under instruction so answering many more questions. I am a very similar age with the same struggles with glasses etc so also understand well the point made about vision having once found it so easy to see the fine detail! Thanks again.
Thanks very much for this video, I enjoyed it you answered some good questions for me I have some of the Model U figures on order and I have some now with this video I can now paint them.
Rather you than me Charlie. A fantastic effort there and the figure looks great. Thoroughly enjoyed the video and yet another aspect of modelling to keep us busy.
Good evening Charlie I thought that was a great video. Very much enjoyed it. It seems to me that you were enjoying it as well. You are a great instructor and people can learn a lot from you. I hope you had a safe journey back so please take care and keep safe David
Hi Charlie well never thought I would see you look so frightened in one of your videos lol but you done great job there well done and thank you again for a great video.
Thats brilliant! Ive got one to do of myself but since I always wear black, it's a case of finding the right shades of that. I do have the images from the clothes I wore in April when I got scanned at the - other - NEC show.
Inspiring to see you tackling something outside of the comfort zone Charlie. As someone that's primarily painted wargame figures I'd highly recommend trying a figure holder over a length of timber. Mainly as it allows you to bring your hands together closer to brace against each other for much greater control 😀
Hi Charlie. Thank you for another great video on painting figures. You did extremely well. Dan's methods are reallt super and I'm sure there will be quittee a few wanting to join the workshops. Take care and regards to Margaret.
The plight of life. Now that we're retired and finally have the free time and money to invest in the hobby we face the specter of declining visual acuity and the ability to focus on the finer details. It's Thanksgiving season here in the States. Among the things I am thankful for are your videos which are always interesting and come as close to teaching experience as one can get.
Thanks Charlie. I found it really interesting. The use of such a fine brush along with the pallet makes me think I may be able to re-start the painting of people in 00. I look forward to the availability of the pallet and will definitely consider getting one. Like you, I wear vari-focals.
Hello Charles, you may want to drop the plastic for mixing paint for a wet pallet. Simply a plastic sandwich box, 8 layers of kitchen towel in the bottom, fill it with water tip it out.... Then you have a wet pallet that keeps your paint fresh. Paint on the first coat of flesh, then light to dark clothing and go back to the flesh to paint out any errors. The flesh paint is still wet on the wet pallet. On paint the war gaming paints are perfect and offer a base and a highlight paint that adds shadow/highlight to the models. Your local wargame/good model shop will be more than happy to help with this. Yes doubling up on every colour may not be cheap but painting a dozen railway workers is far easier and use the paint sparingly.
Well done Charlie,excellent start, good teacher. Looking forward to seeing how you expand your skills. Never too old to learn (except a dog, so I’m told). Great subject, that can be expanded for Dioramas etc. plenty of video material for the future. Stay safe young man. William
Another top job Charlie. You did a pretty good job painting 'Fred' the shovel character. I think you have a great point using larger models to hone the craft not just from a dexterity perspective but from learning how the paints work together on something easier to see as well. I may well just get some larger than '0' gauge just to try stuff out. I'll not start on the northern stuff initially as tartan painting scale figures may be too much of a reach for quite a while. Many thanks for sharing.
Hi Charlie, Great video doing figures, your figure is vary good. With painting in samll detail it's hard but I hope mine works out as good as yours. Thank you too Dan, Tunnel lane model railways
Well done Charlie ! Figure looked fantastic. I’ve dabbled painting Warhammer figures over the years but learnt a lot from both videos ! So thank you. I’m mid 40s and feel your pain with eye sight 😂
Hi Charlie. Had a giggle at the look on your face when the hairdryer had a nibble at you lol. Enjoyed the session. I enjoy following Dans articles in Hornby Mag, a talented man indeed. I wonder if he would be covering painting more than figures in his proposed courses. Also I don't think he mentioned the cost in the video so I take it that is something to be sorted when making an enquiry. All the best Bobby 'T'.
Hi Charlie, parts one and two are both excellent in different ways. Any tip on making the eyes on the 00g. Would have liked a close up rotation of your work at the end. Would like to see you doing another figure at your place. Every day is a school day. Barry.Devon
Thanks, Barry, I’m so pleased that you’ve enjoyed these two videos. The eyes and lips are something I’m still working on. Rest assured there will be some close-ups of the next ones. Regards, Charlie.
@@ChadwickModelRailway For 00 figures I would not worry too much about the mouth, unless its open, then fill with black. Eyes just a thin black line. I find more detail than that & they look like zombies. Remember about not firing until you can see the whites of their eyes. Look at people on the street, that is actually quite close & they will be taller than 25mm.
Charlie, thank you for a very informative video. The Smaller scale does present some issues as you get older, eyes just don't want to work as well as they used to. A great job on your fireman. I did one a while ago for my one steam engine, and while breaking off the supports I took the shovel off, not onve but twice, so what should have been a $15 model (7 pounds at the current exchange), ended up costing me about $50. Oh well. All a learning experience. I use a piece of 3/4" dowel, and put the figure on the end, so it is easy to grip, and see. Thank you for sharing, cheers, stay safe, and happy modelling, Michael
Thank you Charlie, very interesting. The idea of doing one in 0 gauge first is an interesting idea, as we have 0 gauge layouts in our model railway club.
I’ve just watched the latest 2 videos back to back and have learnt a lot particularly the use of water and not thinners as I probably use my paint too thickly. Dan’s journey through the body very much mirrors the way mine has developed over the years but as I model in N and at the age of 71 and being so very grateful that my eyesight is very good I do find that less is ok in N as your mind sees what it’s expecting to see. I recently painted up a Modelu man reading a newspaper for my layout and totally failed to replicate readable newsprint but did manage a passable rendition of newsprint. I think your thinking of a practice on an O scale figure is an excellent idea although you should be patting yourself on the back with your first attempt and I look forward to seeing him in pride of place on Chadwick.
Excellent again. I think I might actually have a go at this. What could possibly go wrong.... Seriously, on the eyesight, I find a high power LED head torch (it's a band of LEDs) the best thing since sliced bread. I have two, one on charge and the other usually on my head. Desk lights etc. always seem to cause shadows. Best wishes and keep doing this.
Evening Mr Bishop, I learned from history that train sets are one of the popular Christmas gifts since 1920s. That was from Keighley and worth valley railway.
Great job Charlie. When you paint your own figures it just makes everything on your layout more to life. Where did you come up with the figures you painted.
Hi Charlie. I thoroughly enjoyed that. Don’t know how you did it without using the optivisor. Rather than a stick, I like to use either the cork from a wine or champagne bottle, or a pill bottle, as a handle. Just stick the figure to it with a bit of blue-tac (or is it black-tac) over there in Blighty?).
I use those sort of brushes for my paintings, and i purchased this soap stuff, it basically keeps the brush going as long as possible, you wash the brush, then pat dry (but not bone dry), then stroke the brush on the soap
@ChadwickModelRailway its relatively easy once you get the hang of it, but your little figure, didnt turn out half bad, and you managed to deal with limitations rather well, so dont be too hard on yourself
That’s great for a first effort. I to have problems with eyes. I put one or two of the Really Useful Boxes on the table. Leave the top on for a nice comfortable rest. They are wipe clean too😁
You may also want to take a look at the products like the Citadel (Warhammer) Contrast range or the Armypainter Speed paints. You do need a primer with those, I can highly recommend the Warammer ones, but they give really good detail results.
In the Pacific Northwest where I am from (BC), the check shirt your guest is referring too is called a Lumber Jack's shirt. It is traditionally black & red or green and red. It is not a plaid but a buffalo check (some thing I just learned recently). It used to be quite common wear amongst tradesmen until recently. It has become fashionable so they cost more, and there are better options to keep warm as they are usually 100% cotton which doesn't hold the heat well. Another change to workman's clothing is as you discussed the requirement to were PPE clothing.
Whilst not surprising you used Modelu figures. It would be interesting to see the technique on figures from different makers - possibly even the cheap Chinese ones😁
Well done Charlie. I've painted plenty of figures, to an acceptable standard for me, but never with the "teacher" sitting on my shoulder! ;-) Or while trying to film it! Cheers
Why were you so nervous Charlie? I mean the worst that could happen is you stuff up a plastic figure. I loved the hairdryer line btw. If he'd called it a heat gun I'm sure you'd have aced it.😁 I'm glad you managed a 'perfectly adequate' result. All painting techniques require a lot of practice. I've painted miniature figures in the past, but I'm far from good still. Cheers!
I paint my figures and mount them on a certain ice cream lolly brand stick (magnums but other lollies are available) which give me a little more flexibility when changing painting angles especially if painting multiple figures - I thought the long stick hampered you a little Charlie - worth experimenting until you find a method that suites you.
Tamiya (however you wish to pronounce it) do military figures, 1:35 scale so a little larger than O gauge, but you get a set of eight for a fiver. A cheaper way to practice.
Great video both you and Dan thank you very interesting.. Charlie could you do a review on Rolling road for OO scale Steam engines there so much money to purchase a incorrect one would be a waste of money with your contacts would make a good review. for Chadwick. regards Steve
The first I turned on my heat gun, and everytime after that, my house fire alarms go off. So I can't dry my paintbwork. True story, iI have since bought a new smaller heat gun.😂
8:26 I do believe he is having a go at you Charlie. Check his wry smile when your instructor is done with his statement and where he is looking! It is unfair to compare your efforts to a man who does it professionally, for a living. Perfectly serviceable effort Charlie, I would be pleased to have that on my layout. Thank you for part 2.
The hairdryer. Do you know how to use it? No.... Sorry to laugh at your expense, Charlie, but this charming approach is what makes the channel so captivating.
Thanks, battlefield Sleuth, that’s so kind. Regards, Charlie.
Exactly ……. We are all stepping into the unknown 😇
What appears to be a lot of work at the beginning, the finished product proves it's worth the work well done Chas keep it coming
Thanks John, I’m so pleased that you found the videos interesting. Regards, Charlie.
Fantastic workshop. Dans expertise is amazing. Still trying to replicate it. I do find figure painting really enjoyable.
Thanks Alan, really enjoyable but frustrating all the same! Regards Charlie
What a good job Charlie first time event
Thanks Kev, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Regards, Charlie.
Good one, Charlie, I am impressed. Soon I will have to try painting lots of figures to fill a WWII train with full compartments and the corridors full of service men with kitbags, etc. Yes, I can remember travelling with my Mum by train during WWII. Thanks - Chris
Good luck with that, Chris, I’m sure you’re going to need it! Regards Charlie
Thanks again Charlie. Another useful video - I've requested to attend a training session in the new year.
That’s great news, Philip, I’m sure that you’ll learn a great deal. Regards, Charlie.
Great video both you and Dan thank you very interesting
Thanks TOT, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie.
A commendable first painted figure Charlie .Well done. A couple of budget tips I can pass on to your subscribers..
1) For a nice easy to use and comfortable to handle figure holder , use one of the modern toothpaste caps and fill the "pit" on top with Gorilla Tack .Blue tac is Okay but doesnt hold as well .2)For a paint palette ,I use a glazed white tile. Very cheap and lasts for years. To clean just pour hot water onto it and that softens the paint. Then just peel away .
I am looking forward to see how you progress in the future
I’m so pleased that you found interesting Garth, and thanks for your advice too. Regards, Charlie.
Dan came across as a very good teacher so I'm sure his small group tutorials will be very helpful. I've attended similar tutorials in the past and they have always been good value and enjoyable.
Thanks, Ian, I’m sure that they will be decent tutorials. Regards, Charlie.
Well done a very good result for your first figure.
Thanks, David, that’s most kind. Regards, Charlie.
Hi again Charlie
Well done.
Very fiddley.!
So very clever to listen to how he analyzes the different
Folds and creases.
So many different skills in our hobby.
Many thanks.
Stay safe.
Howard
Thanks Howard, he really is a talented guy. Regards Charlie
You did great Charlie,
As a note - it's nice to see that I'm already doing what Dan suggests - lovely to be validated!
Take care!
Thanks Craig, so pleased that you like the technique. Regards, Charlie.
Really informative, thank you Charlie. I can see that your painting can not only improve the ModelU figures, but might even put credible detail onto the cheaper figures.
And for those whose desire outstrips their patience, you can get acrylic sheet at The Range in various sizes and thickness...
Thanks Tom, glad you enjoyed it.
Regards Charlie
Hi Charlie! Another enjoyable episode! Seeing the OO figure next to the O figure, it was quite dramatic to see the shift in size! I think your idea to practice on some O gauge figures is a good one, but to be fair, I thought you did a pretty good job as it was! Dan is obviously a good teacher! All the best, Ian.
Many thanks, Ian, it certainly was an interesting learning experience. Regards, Charlie.
a subject that I needed especially with our winter season coming on, thank you for the videos
Thanks, John, that’s very kind. Regards, Charlie.
Deal mainly with US 18 scale, you are really amazing that you can do a figure in your size. Congrats 👏
Thanks 5523, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie.
These two videos are informative and very helpful. Thank you 👍
You’re very welcome, I’m so pleased that you found them interesting. Regards, Charlie.
Well done Charlie, your figure turned out absolutely amazing, a multi talented modeller .
Let’s not get too carried away, adequate, at best! Regards, Charlie
Excellent video as usual.
What an interesting method. Something I’ve always considered having a go at, but with degrading eyesight and shaking hands, have put off for much too long.
If that was your first effort (even if it wasn’t) I think you should be proud of the result. Think I’d be happy with just getting the jacket and face done!
Thanks for the inspiration to have ago. Much appreciated. 👍
It’s comments such as yours David ,that make the whole thing worthwhile.
Regards Charlie
Great video Charlie, with my glasses I have the top part distance with the bottom half x 3 magnification which works really well for close up work.
Thanks, Richard, it’s nice to know I’m not the only one with these difficulties. Regards, Charlie.
another entertianing video Charlie great job on the figure painting looking forward to your next instalment
Thanks, Geoffrey, that’s most kind. Regards, Charlie.
This video is very helpful to me. Now I feel comfortable to paint these same figures. Thanks Charlie.
Thanks Mike, I’m so pleased that you found it useful. Regards, Charlie.
Thanks for setting this up, Charlie, it's given me the confidence to have a go!
That’s great news, Ken, good luck. Regards, Charlie.
Thanks for this video and the first part Charlie. I've learnt so much from them. This type of content is precisely why you have so deservedly won the Hornby Magazine You Tuber of the Year award - again! Figure painting is something that always fills me with dread, but it has inspired me to have another go.
That’s great news,Jon, I wish you well. Regards, Charlie.
Good stuff, Charlie. Well done.
Thanks, Andrew, that’s most kind. Regards, Charlie.
You two look like you’re having way too much fun
You make an excellent observation, Jack. It was an interesting day out. Regards charlie.
As usual Charlie another fabulous, informative and entertaining video mate
Thanks Roger, that’s most kind.
Regards Charlie.
If that was your first time painting OO figures it was a commendable effort. Well done Charlie. I’ll be referring back to this short series when I get around to painting my Modelu figures
Thanks David, that was most kind of you to say so. Regards Charlie
Excellent effort Charlie. The more that you do ghe better you get, well hopefully. Rather than the stick I've found it easier to put my figures on a Asti Cork, easier to get your hands together during those shaky moments. I saw you on the modelu stand on Sunday at the NEC and when I turned around you'd gone lol. Enjoyed the video thanks to you and Dan cheers Andy
Some great tips from the expert! I’ll certainly be giving his painting methods a go. Thank you for posting.
Thanks DR, I’m so pleased that you found them interesting. Regards, Charlie.
Hi Charlie - Those were a couple of excellent videos and I learnt quite a bit. I like painting figures but like you it tires you out and I also have the issue with what to use with poor eyesight !!
Cheers Kev
Thanks Kev, I’m so pleased that you found these videos useful. Regards, Charlie.
Thanks Charlie for these two videos. I found it particularly useful watching you apply the principles taught, under instruction so answering many more questions. I am a very similar age with the same struggles with glasses etc so also understand well the point made about vision having once found it so easy to see the fine detail!
Thanks again.
Thanks Peter, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed these two videos. Regards, Charlie.
Excellent video Charlie and a great result on your figure. Really well done!!
All the best!!
Thanks David, that’s very kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie.
Such amazing detail!
Another great video Charlie!!
Thanks MLS, that’s most kind. Regards, Charlie.
Thanks very much for this video, I enjoyed it you answered some good questions for me I have some of the Model U figures on order and I have some now with this video I can now paint them.
That’s great news, Daniel, I wish you much success. Regards, Charlie.
Another great show, with lots of work in painting the HO figures.
Thanks Mike, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards, Charlie.
Really interesting and informative. Dan doing courses in painting figures or buildings would be fab!
Just drop him an email, Graham and see what’s available. Regards, Charlie.
Rather you than me Charlie. A fantastic effort there and the figure looks great. Thoroughly enjoyed the video and yet another aspect of modelling to keep us busy.
I’m so please that you enjoy it. Stay safe, regards Chai.
Another very useful and intersting video Charlie!!! Many thanks for sharing this one! Cheers Onno.👍
Thanks Onno, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards, Charlie.
Good evening Charlie I thought that was a great video. Very much enjoyed it. It seems to me that you were enjoying it as well. You are a great instructor and people can learn a lot from you. I hope you had a safe journey back so please take care and keep safe David
Thanks David, that’s very kind of you to say so. Stay safe, regards Charlie.
Hi Charlie well never thought I would see you look so frightened in one of your videos lol but you done great job there well done and thank you again for a great video.
Thanks Tony, that’s really kind of you to say so. Regards, Charlie.
Enjoyed watching you painting charlie hilarious sorry 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂❤
Hey, in for a penny in for a pound Robert. Regards, Charlie.
Thats brilliant! Ive got one to do of myself but since I always wear black, it's a case of finding the right shades of that. I do have the images from the clothes I wore in April when I got scanned at the - other - NEC show.
Thanks DJ, I’m so pleased that you found the videos useful. Regards, Charlie.
Good job...
Thanks Andrew, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting.
Thanks Charlie !
You’re very welcome, mate. Regards, Charlie.
Inspiring to see you tackling something outside of the comfort zone Charlie. As someone that's primarily painted wargame figures I'd highly recommend trying a figure holder over a length of timber. Mainly as it allows you to bring your hands together closer to brace against each other for much greater control 😀
I have bought one at a model show previously. But I wanted to go through the basics in this video.
Regards Charlie.
Hi Charlie.
Thank you for another great video on painting figures. You did extremely well.
Dan's methods are reallt super and I'm sure there will be quittee a few wanting to join the workshops.
Take care and regards to Margaret.
Thanks, Rose, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Regards, Charlie.
The plight of life. Now that we're retired and finally have the free time and money to invest in the hobby we face the specter of declining visual acuity and the ability to focus on the finer details.
It's Thanksgiving season here in the States. Among the things I am thankful for are your videos which are always interesting and come as close to teaching experience as one can get.
Thanks William, it’s comments such as yours to make the whole thing worthwhile. Regards, Charlie.
Thanks Charlie. I found it really interesting. The use of such a fine brush along with the pallet makes me think I may be able to re-start the painting of people in 00. I look forward to the availability of the pallet and will definitely consider getting one. Like you, I wear vari-focals.
Thanks Don, I’m so pleased that you found the video useful. Regards, Charlie.
Brilliant, Charlie.
Thanks Trevor, that’s very kind. Regards, Charlie.
Very entertaining & informative.
Thanks Tony, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards, Charlie.
@@ChadwickModelRailway It was nice to see an expert doing it but you didn't do to bad yourself 👍
Hello Charles, you may want to drop the plastic for mixing paint for a wet pallet. Simply a plastic sandwich box, 8 layers of kitchen towel in the bottom, fill it with water tip it out.... Then you have a wet pallet that keeps your paint fresh. Paint on the first coat of flesh, then light to dark clothing and go back to the flesh to paint out any errors. The flesh paint is still wet on the wet pallet. On paint the war gaming paints are perfect and offer a base and a highlight paint that adds shadow/highlight to the models. Your local wargame/good model shop will be more than happy to help with this. Yes doubling up on every colour may not be cheap but painting a dozen railway workers is far easier and use the paint sparingly.
You make an excellent point, and well worth a try. Many thanks, regards Charlie.
Well done Charlie,excellent start, good teacher.
Looking forward to seeing how you expand your skills. Never too old to learn (except a dog, so I’m told). Great subject, that can be expanded for Dioramas etc. plenty of video material for the future. Stay safe young man. William
Thanks William, and I do hope that these skills will enhance the folks around the layout. Regards, Charlie.
Another good informing video.
Thanks Richard , I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards, Charlie.
I was really impressed, Charlie. At 65+ and I never graduated past drawing stick men. A commendable job, indeed. :)
Thanks Kevin, so pleased you enjoyed the video. Regards, Charlie.
great vlog on channel keep up the great vlog on channel thanks lee
Thanks Lee, I’m so pleased that you found the videos interesting. Regards, Charlie.
Another top job Charlie. You did a pretty good job painting 'Fred' the shovel character. I think you have a great point using larger models to hone the craft not just from a dexterity perspective but from learning how the paints work together on something easier to see as well. I may well just get some larger than '0' gauge just to try stuff out. I'll not start on the northern stuff initially as tartan painting scale figures may be too much of a reach for quite a while. Many thanks for sharing.
ThanksAnthony, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards, Charlie.
Well done Charlie
Thanks Bruce, that’s most kind. Regards, Charlie.
Well done that looks very fiddley but he turned out great
Thanks Phil, now I’ll have to see how I get on on my own! Regards Charlie
Hi Charlie, Great video doing figures, your figure is vary good. With painting in samll detail it's hard but I hope mine works out as good as yours. Thank you too Dan, Tunnel lane model railways
Thanks, Jon, and I shall pass on your regards to Dan. Regards, Charlie.
Well done Charlie ! Figure looked fantastic. I’ve dabbled painting Warhammer figures over the years but learnt a lot from both videos ! So thank you. I’m mid 40s and feel your pain with eye sight 😂
Thanks, Lee, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the videos. Regards, Charlie.
@ I even picked up a few figures from model U at the NEC today to give it a go 😂
Hi Charlie. Had a giggle at the look on your face when the hairdryer had a nibble at you lol. Enjoyed the session. I enjoy following Dans articles in Hornby Mag, a talented man indeed. I wonder if he would be covering painting more than figures in his proposed courses. Also I don't think he mentioned the cost in the video so I take it that is something to be sorted when making an enquiry. All the best Bobby 'T'.
Hi Bobby, I think it was £100. It was mentioned in the video, just send him the email. Regards Charlie.
Thanks Charlie great video as always I've now plucked up courage to tackle my cheap n gauge figures from Temu, their shocking
Good for you, Ian , give it a go. Regards, Charlie.
Thanks Charlie & Dan, I think I'm ready to attack my ModelU OO figures. I was looking at one of those overhead lights too. Cheers
Thanks, David, and I’m really impressed with my light. Regards, Charlie.
Hi Charlie, parts one and two are both excellent in different ways. Any tip on making the eyes on the 00g. Would have liked a close up rotation of your work at the end. Would like to see you doing another figure at your place. Every day is a school day.
Barry.Devon
Thanks, Barry, I’m so pleased that you’ve enjoyed these two videos. The eyes and lips are something I’m still working on. Rest assured there will be some close-ups of the next ones. Regards, Charlie.
@@ChadwickModelRailway For 00 figures I would not worry too much about the mouth, unless its open, then fill with black. Eyes just a thin black line. I find more detail than that & they look like zombies. Remember about not firing until you can see the whites of their eyes. Look at people on the street, that is actually quite close & they will be taller than 25mm.
Hi Charlie, you have inspired me to have a go at this more detailed style of figure painting, paints are on order! Thankfully I model in O gauge... 😊
Good luck Pete, I’m sure that it will be fine. Regards Charlie
Charlie, thank you for a very informative video.
The Smaller scale does present some issues as you get older, eyes just don't want to work as well as they used to.
A great job on your fireman. I did one a while ago for my one steam engine, and while breaking off the supports I took the shovel off, not onve but twice, so what should have been a $15 model (7 pounds at the current exchange), ended up costing me about $50. Oh well. All a learning experience.
I use a piece of 3/4" dowel, and put the figure on the end, so it is easy to grip, and see.
Thank you for sharing, cheers, stay safe, and happy modelling, Michael
Many thanks, Michael, for sharing your experience. Practice I feel,is the only solution. Regards, Charlie.
Thank you Charlie, very interesting. The idea of doing one in 0 gauge first is an interesting idea, as we have 0 gauge layouts in our model railway club.
Thanks Michael, I’m so pleased that you found the video interesting. Regards, Charlie.
Brilliant
Thanks, Graham, that’s very kind. Regards, Charlie.
I’ve just watched the latest 2 videos back to back and have learnt a lot particularly the use of water and not thinners as I probably use my paint too thickly. Dan’s journey through the body very much mirrors the way mine has developed over the years but as I model in N and at the age of 71 and being so very grateful that my eyesight is very good I do find that less is ok in N as your mind sees what it’s expecting to see. I recently painted up a Modelu man reading a newspaper for my layout and totally failed to replicate readable newsprint but did manage a passable rendition of newsprint. I think your thinking of a practice on an O scale figure is an excellent idea although you should be patting yourself on the back with your first attempt and I look forward to seeing him in pride of place on Chadwick.
Thanks Brian , I’m so pleased that you found the two videos interesting. Good luck with your projects, regards Charlie.
Excellent again. I think I might actually have a go at this. What could possibly go wrong.... Seriously, on the eyesight, I find a high power LED head torch (it's a band of LEDs) the best thing since sliced bread. I have two, one on charge and the other usually on my head. Desk lights etc. always seem to cause shadows. Best wishes and keep doing this.
Thanks OOE, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Regards, Charlie.
Really enjoyed that one Charlie, thank God you don't model N gauge. Still not sure I could do it, I'll have to try 👍
Good luck Alan, it’s not going to be easy. Regards, Charlie.
Evening Mr Bishop, I learned from history that train sets are one of the popular Christmas gifts since 1920s. That was from Keighley and worth valley railway.
I couldn’t agree more Tom, train sets are an excellent Christmas gift. Regards, Charlie.
Great job Charlie. When you paint your own figures it just makes everything on your layout more to life. Where did you come up with the figures you painted.
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it, the figures came from Model U. Regards, Charlie.
Hi Charlie. I thoroughly enjoyed that. Don’t know how you did it without using the optivisor. Rather than a stick, I like to use either the cork from a wine or champagne bottle, or a pill bottle, as a handle. Just stick the figure to it with a bit of blue-tac (or is it black-tac) over there in Blighty?).
Thanks, Ron, I had thought of using and upturned paint tinlet. Regards, Charlie.
I use those sort of brushes for my paintings, and i purchased this soap stuff, it basically keeps the brush going as long as possible, you wash the brush, then pat dry (but not bone dry), then stroke the brush on the soap
Thanks Tez, I have bought some soap but yet to use it. Regards, Charlie.
@ChadwickModelRailway its relatively easy once you get the hang of it, but your little figure, didnt turn out half bad, and you managed to deal with limitations rather well, so dont be too hard on yourself
Thanks, Tez. That’s most kind. Regards, Charlie.
That’s great for a first effort. I to have problems with eyes. I put one or two of the Really Useful Boxes on the table. Leave the top on for a nice comfortable rest. They are wipe clean too😁
You may also want to take a look at the products like the Citadel (Warhammer) Contrast range or the Armypainter Speed paints. You do need a primer with those, I can highly recommend the Warammer ones, but they give really good detail results.
In the Pacific Northwest where I am from (BC), the check shirt your guest is referring too is called a Lumber Jack's shirt. It is traditionally black & red or green and red. It is not a plaid but a buffalo check (some thing I just learned recently). It used to be quite common wear amongst tradesmen until recently. It has become fashionable so they cost more, and there are better options to keep warm as they are usually 100% cotton which doesn't hold the heat well. Another change to workman's clothing is as you discussed the requirement to were PPE clothing.
That special tin of tartan paint is vital to do the lumberjack shirt.
@@johnland7318 That's the other name for it I was trying to think of. I am assuming the name buffalo check is American in origin.
Many thanks, gentlemen, for the detailed information. Regards, Charlie.
That's really informative.. How about little pdf of his tips?
I’m not sure that Dan would approve. Regards, Charlie.
Whilst not surprising you used Modelu figures. It would be interesting to see the technique on figures from different makers - possibly even the cheap Chinese ones😁
The sad thing is Hugh, the cheap Chinese ones just don’t have the detail. Regards, Charlie.
@ChadwickModelRailway True but I've found them useful for populating coaches where the detail is unnecessary.
Well done Charlie. I've painted plenty of figures, to an acceptable standard for me, but never with the "teacher" sitting on my shoulder! ;-) Or while trying to film it! Cheers
It was an interesting evolution, putting these two videos together. Regards, Charlie.
Why were you so nervous Charlie? I mean the worst that could happen is you stuff up a plastic figure.
I loved the hairdryer line btw. If he'd called it a heat gun I'm sure you'd have aced it.😁
I'm glad you managed a 'perfectly adequate' result. All painting techniques require a lot of practice.
I've painted miniature figures in the past, but I'm far from good still. Cheers!
Thanks AFG, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting and entertaining.Regards, Charlie.
I paint my figures and mount them on a certain ice cream lolly brand stick (magnums but other lollies are available) which give me a little more flexibility when changing painting angles especially if painting multiple figures - I thought the long stick hampered you a little Charlie - worth experimenting until you find a method that suites you.
You make an excellent point Tim, and I shall certainly try a different mounting method. Regards, Charlie.
Tamiya (however you wish to pronounce it) do military figures, 1:35 scale so a little larger than O gauge, but you get a set of eight for a fiver. A cheaper way to practice.
An excellent suggestion, Bob. Regards, Charlie.
I did a TT:120 figure as my 1st attempt. More TT figures on order. maybe I should get a couple of 0 gauge & 00 gauge for practice.
I think that’s a good suggestion, Justin. Regards, Charlie.
Great video both you and Dan thank you very interesting.. Charlie could you do a review on Rolling road for OO scale Steam engines there so much money to purchase a incorrect one would be a waste of money with your contacts would make a good review. for Chadwick. regards Steve
Hi Charlie
What is the most economical way to buy Peco track?
The first I turned on my heat gun, and everytime after that, my house fire alarms go off. So I can't dry my paintbwork. True story, iI have since bought a new smaller heat gun.😂
Probably a good decision, Bob. Regards, Charlie.
Finally, something I can do better than you Charlie, use the hairdryer 😂. Great video
If only I have the hair Michael. Regards, Charlie.
One mode figure I have not seen is that of a passenger holding a mobile phone.
Interesting John, but that would be outside of my modelling era. Regards, Charlie.
Firstly Charlie ….. where do you both get your “LOGO” shirts done ……? And ….probably a good stiff drink before starting your figure painting 😉
8:26 I do believe he is having a go at you Charlie. Check his wry smile when your instructor is done with his statement and where he is looking!
It is unfair to compare your efforts to a man who does it professionally, for a living.
Perfectly serviceable effort Charlie, I would be pleased to have that on my layout.
Thank you for part 2.
Thanks mate, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting, and I shall certainly look up his smile! Regards Charlie
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Thanks, Mark, that’s most kind.
A Welsh acquaintance of mine suggested that Modelu is Welsh, and should be pronounced "Modelee."
I don’t believe that is correct Jack. It’s just the use of a modern terminology.
Regards Charlie.
If you dont like it just use Detol to remove the paint and start again
Will Detol remove acrylic paint? Regards, Charlie.
Tricky things, hairdryers Charlie ! ?
I don't think I could do an OO figure,, certainly need better quality and finer brushes....
I’m sure you’ll have a go one day John. Regards, Charlie.
Charlie try, more view models, much cheaper than models Bob Todd
Thanks Bob, I shall certainly look them up. Regards, Charlie.
It looks like you had a great time! Thanks for this video!
Yes, Andrew, it was an enjoyable day. Regards, Charlie.