Build/Paint your very first TAMIYA scale figures ! - USA ww2 scout set

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This video is squarely aimed at those that would like to learn how to build, convert, paint and base there first 1/35 Tamiya military figure set.

An Elite Team
From the second half of 1944, the M1943 field jacket replaced the M1941, which had been used through most of the early U.S. involvement in WWII; simultaneously, double buckle boots were also introduced. A soldier would typically carry a canteen, ammunition pouch, scope, poncho and more, with the average infantry equipped with a firearm such as the M1 Garand, BAR M1918A2 or a M1A1 sub-machine gun. Officers wielded an M1 carbine. Scout teams would carry a handy talkie radio. This set recreates an infantry scout team of five, which will make a superb project by itself, and can of course be used in a diorama or vignette.

About the Model
★This is a 1/35 scale figure assembly kit. ★Parts recreate soldiers from the second half of 1944, wearing the M1943 field jacket: a commanding officer with M1 carbine surveys the scene, two standing soldiers have an M1 Garand and BAR respectively, a further soldier kneels with the stock of his M1 on the ground, and one soldier is pictured with the handy talkie. ★Comes with a wide range of crisply molded small arms. ★Decals are included for recreation of various rank insignia

0:00 Introduction
1:35 Box contents
2:11 How to Assemble figures
4:00 why these injection figures are just so good !
6:05 How to sharpen detail by carving (optional)
7:08 How to modify using resin heads (optional)
9:12 How to mount the figures for painting
11:23 How to add details weapon slings
13:11 How to prime figures to prepare for paint
14:11 How to base coat uniform with airbrush
21:12 How to brush paint uniform shadows and highlights
24:35 How to detail paint web gear, canteens etc
26:23 How to apply light filter/ glaze to blend uniform
27:05 How to paint edging and lining of details
28:22 How to paint flesh tones base coat by airbrush
29:28 How to paint flesh tones shading by brush
31:01 How to apply the water stickers
31:33 How to add weathering to the figures
32:18 How to apply flat coat varnish
33:11 How to paint weapons and accessories
34:45 How to improve and base the figures
35:51 WRAP UP and conclusion

[paulshri]

Subscribed after this video. Returning to modelmaking after almost forty years 😂 (61 yrs old). Need all the hints and tips i can get 😂😂

[greekveteran]

I always become a kid again, when I see this, because it used to be my hobby as a kid! It's a great hobby and if my eyes, were better, I would definitely get back to it!

[riptheripper]

I think it's great that you're offering your time and knowledge to help others interested in this hobby. I feel it's more than a hobby for people such as yourself. It's an art form that takes years and decades to perfect. Practice and repetition. Thank you😀

[stevenpiper]

Tamiya figures have come a long long way. you have great figure skill

[glennrobbins]

That is a great set and the figures are top notch. I have them planned with 3 other figures for a diorama where they are watching one of their comrades getting attended to by a medic while one is giving a report to their commander.

[michaeldean]

Another great tutorial mate!
Tamiya has finally reached a pinnacle of plastic injection moulding that surpasses Dragon and Miniart kits.
Has to be one of the best kits that I’ve assembled.
They have been very clever to hide the sprue attachment points and provide the recessed personal equipment areas which make it more realistic.
Great work and thanks for sharing your work again ❤😊

[lawswon]

Great video.

The beauty of uniforms is that they change colour over time. They're only their "true" colour for a few weeks. Eventually they fade. Therefore, all five of those soldiers would've had a different colour uniform, and even their pants would've been a slightly different colour from their jacket. You could've chosen almost any combination of the colours you tested and it would've looked authentic.

[TrevorD]

Fantastic enjoyed this video. I used to assemble Tamiya in 70s & 80s. 👌🇦🇺

[nossapieterse]

Nice no nonsens video !! Figures look amazing !

[lesgl]

Water colour pencils come in handy for doing the lining in i've found..

[George-pphr]

Thats a great job on those figures. Detailed painting of what i could see. Unfortunately i dont have home internet so im straining to see on my mobile phone data. The figures have improved compared to the earlier versions. They do look natural rather in ridiculous poses. Tamiya continue to come up with better figures all the time. Excellent work there. From Australia.👍🇭🇲🦘✌️

[mikeday]

Brilliant vid very comprehensive but so easy to understand 👍

[lesthiele]

Greetings Bear, those figures were outstanding, I think Tamiya figures have come a long was from days of old, I just wish they would updater some of their vehicles, best regards from a Kiwi living in Australia 👍👍👍👍

[willvolny]

Absolutely brilliant, mate! I regret having not found your YouTube channel before. I've needed exactly this sort of thing - level of research and detail perfect.

[woody]

My figures never really turned out that good but with your help and tips they are improving so much. Thank You. I am building a downed aircraft diorama and there is 12 figures and two trucks plus the aircraft...😊

[madtony]

Fantastic video. I will definitely take note from it. Only problem for me is I can't use a paint sprayer in my house so I will have to use oils or acrylics

[mattylamb]

Great video, very thorough. You might have skipped over the spraying the base layer a bit too quick, for a moment I thought you were airbrushing straight onto the raw plastic. Video shows what can be achieved with good injection moulding and solid painting skills!

[joramamodellbau]

A good build and paint video, Mark. Your result with these Tamiya figures is more than well. Very nice figures after your great paintwork.
Greetings and a some good Easter days. Joachim

[gary]

Hi buddy, great build and paint job. I do like the poses you've done a brilliant job mate and also have subscribed to your channel. Cheers Gary 🇬🇧

[manningjackson]

Awesome mate, keep up the great work! 👍