Painting AB Figures
Published : 12/30/2019 16:51:59
Categories : Painting Guides
Painting the figures of Tony Barton does not need to be challenging. In fact, by following a few simple rules, it can be one of the most rewarding aspects of collecting figures created with an attention to detail few others rival.
In a series of step by step guides we will go over how to achieve results that can be used on those special figures in your collection. Or if you are man or woman who needs to lavish detail on all your troops - these steps are just as useful.
Using six figures from the AB Figures’ Revolutionary War Austrian 1792-98 we will go over how to paint the most common colours you will find on Revolutionary and Napoleonic Figures.
More articles will follow soon.
Paints Used
You can find all the paints I have used at Eureka Miniatures (and soon to be here at AB Figures too). For Vallejo Model Air paints, check with Eureka Miniatures for availability.
Polished Steel
| Paint Name | Range | Product Code | Alternative Colour |
| Steel | Vallejo Model Air | 72.072 | VGC Mithril Silver |
| Gun Metal Grey | Vallejo Model Air | 72.065 | VGC Gunmetal |
| Deep Sky Blue | Vallejo Model Colour | 70.844 | |
| Black Glaze | Vallejo Model Colour | 70.855 |
Undyed Wool
| Paint Name | Range | Product Code | |
| Off White | Vallejo Model Colour | 70.820 | |
| Pale Sand | Vallejo Model Colour | 70.837 | |
| Brown Glaze | Vallejo Model Colour | 70.854 | |
| Black Glaze | Vallejo Model Colour | 70.855 |
Caucasian Flesh
| Paint Name | Range | Product Code | |
| Beige Brown | Vallejo Model Colour | 70.875 | |
| Beige Red | Vallejo Model Colour | 70.804 | |
| Flat Flesh | Vallejo Model Colour | 70.955 | |
| Ivory | Vallejo Model Colour | 70.918 | |
| Burnt Umber | Vallejo Model Colour | 70.941 | |
| Cavalry Brown | Vallejo Model Colour | 70.982 | |
| Violet | Vallejo Model Colour | 70.960 |
Mixing the Paints
All the paints I use are mixed to a 1:1 consistency with water (except for metallics - use as is), which has a hint of dishwashing liquid in it. The dishwashing liquid acts as a flow improver. Alternatively you can use Vallejo Model Colour’s Glaze Medium. This is a very handy technical paint you can source from Eureka Miniatures. It allows gradual transitions between layers and it has a longer working time. Other technical mediums you can try are: Liquitex acrylic mediums and Winsor and Newton flow improver. All work well.
That is it for now! So get conscripting, rustle up some unmarried rural labourers and underemployed apprentices and fill out your Austrian Battalions for the next war against France.
Author's Note
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