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Old 06-03-2013, 09:42 PM
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Default RE: Painting guide to Waffen SS uniforms

Looks like they are coming along nicely. I have done a few over the years and the hardest part is face and fingers. The finger nails are always forgotten and the eyes....oh the eyes....they can drive you crazy. I use Vallejo paints which can be washed away if they don't come out good. There are some nice eye decals out there now. I do the eyes with a jeweler's loupe and a pin. It is fun and I like doing the piping on the edges of the uniform, but sure does take long. As for the hands gloves are great way to cover them up. It is also critical to eliminate any shine or gloss on the figure.