- 1). File any molding lines from your figure away with your file. Molding lines are excess material around the edge of the figure where the resin, metal or plastic has seeped past the molding lines of the figure's mold.
- 2). Paint the figure with a primer base. The primer will prepare the figure and ready it to accept the paint needed to color in the figure's clothing and details.
- 3). Begin painting the figure's skin first using the skin tone paint you have chosen. As the figure's clothing and details will likely cover this color later, painting this area first will make painting the figure's other details easier. Allow the paint to dry before continuing.
- 4). Paint the figure's clothing or uniform in the colors designated for the figure. Paint the largest areas first, such as jackets and pants, before moving onto smaller areas such as hats, shoes or belts.
- 5). Paint the figure's weaponry if the figure is holding any type of weapon.
- 6). Add any shading or contouring to your figure. Shading gives your figure depth and simulates wrinkles in clothing. Use darker shades of the color on which you are shading to represent shadow. Use lighter shades to represent highlights.
- 7). Begin drawing and painting in any fine details with a fine-tipped paint brush. Take your time with this step as an unsteady hand will cause you to make mistakes. If you should make any mistakes with the fine details, you can cover these with your skin or clothing paints. Allow the paint to dry before continuing.
- 8). Coat the figure in a thin layer of matte varnish once you have added all the details.
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