Best brush to paint flesh on large scale resin nude figures?

[cr...@earthlink.net]

Not able to airbrush. Need recommendations as to the best brush
to use to get the base coat of flesh down on large white resin nude
figures, roughly 10-12" tall.

no brush marks, even coverage, what's the best. will be using

Andrea acrylics and other acrylics.

thx - Craig

[Rufus]

Best results I've seen using a brush are done using oils - apply and
blend them like makeup...if you know how to apply makeup...

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- Rufus

[cr...@earthlink.net]

was looking for an even base coat, and there are several
"flesh" tone bases available.

Never seen flesh in oils before. I could see mixing for a 1/35 fig, but
not for a 12" figure.

Craig

[Wayne C. Morris]

In article <1120169743.2...@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com>,
cr...@earthlink.net wrote:

A chisel-tipped artist's brush, around 1/2" wide, preferably synthetic
fibers. With acrylics, you need to cover the whole surface quickly with as
few strokes as possible, before the paint starts to dry. Make sure the
paint is thinned properly, and add some acrylic retarder, which you can
find at an artist's supply store or some of the better craft stores; it'll
slow the drying time, making it easier to get a smooth coat.

I'd also suggest you start with a spray can of of grey or white primer.
(Krylon is popular, and automotive primers also work well.) It keeps the
seams and putty from showing through the paint, and gives the acrylic a
better surface to grab onto. Let it dry several days before painting.

[Rufus]

We had a guy in a club I used to belong to do a demo for us - the things
I liked about the oils was that a) a little goes a long way, and b)
blending them right on the figure.

Something about blending the oils on the figure helps with perceiving
the shading, and helps you capture the look of real skin, IMO. If I
were doing it, I'd prefer to work with a larger figure than a smaller
one - I think it would be easier.

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- Rufus

[Technical]

Hi Craig..

Not sure if this is of any use to you but have a look at this site for
help.

http://uk.games-workshop.com/thelordoftherings/painting/

Down at the bottom of the following web page, there are spray cans for
'Flesh' paints May not be exactly what you are looking for.

http://uk.games-workshop.com/storefront/store.uk?do=List_Models&code=300952&orignav=300810

Technical

Regards

Declan Barry