20mm Modern project. Updated 16 Nov.

[Ultravanillasmurf]

Thanks for the recipe.

I will try it out on the 28mm US I ordered from Empress.

[racm32]

Thanks for the recipe.

I will try it out on the 28mm US I ordered from Empress.

I look forward to seeing pictures. I think the effect would be even more convincing on the larger 28mm miniatures.

[racm32]

Thanks for the step by step with the paint colors, that’s very helpful. It might be the first time I’ve seen a tutorial where the painter had the real items at hand for reference!

Not only do I have the items on hand but I'm currently deployed. Maybe a bit weird painting miniatures for a conflict I'm actually engaged in.

[Pattus Magnus]

I don’t think it’s weird at all - no weirder than painting napoleonics or Star Wars or fantasy figs, at least (ours is an unusual hobby by default!) If you get a similar kind of relaxation to mine when I’m painting figs, it’s probably a healthy thing to do for stress busting. I know I spent a lot more on booze before I got back into painting minis!

In any case, I appreciate seeing the paint go on your collection - the posts are a great reference.

I hope your deployment goes as smoothly as it can, and stay safe!

[commissarmoody]

Not only do I have the items on hand but I'm currently deployed. Maybe a bit weird painting miniatures for a conflict I'm actually engaged in.

Not at all, I painted dudes up in the grey pixilated pattern when I was in Iraq. 
But that was many moons ago now.

[racm32]

The last step in painting is the weapons which all get a coat of Army Painter Matt Black followed by a highlight of Uniform Gray. Now the gray highlight may look a bit too heavy but that is intentional. After I apply the wash the highlight gets muted down to just right.

[Paul @ Empress Miniatures]

Small suggestion. If you get a brown wash, eg the Games Workshop stuff, it will add depth and blend everything is. 

[racm32]

Good advice. I have started with the Soft Tone Wash from the Army Painter and I'm loving the look. Would a brown specific was work even better?

[Ash]

The Vallejo Game Color  Umber wash (lavado sombra) is rather nice, dries matt as well.

[Rick F]

I recommend the AK Uniform Definition Filter as well, I chuck the brown glaze over everything.

[racm32]

Here is what they look like with the wash I'm using and before the matt varnish goes on.

[Ultravanillasmurf]

Very nice.

Have you got a flesh wash for the (admittedly limited) exposed flesh.

[racm32]

Very nice.

Have you got a flesh wash for the (admittedly limited) exposed flesh.

I do but it seemed a bit pointless/wistful to use it in this situation. Mainly because not only is their limited flesh but what little there is, is obscured by helmets.

[FreakyFenton]

Sometimes you can get a good effect with rips of blisterfoam, stippling them into some almost dry paint and then stippling them onto the figures carefully.

Apart from that pretty cool!

[racm32]

Here is a group shot of the 1st squad, 1st platoon all painted with the Platoon Leader and Platoon RTO. Just basing left to do and then I'll get some close ups.