{"id":1140,"date":"2020-09-30T14:55:50","date_gmt":"2020-09-30T14:55:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.jadlamracingmodels.com\/?p=1140"},"modified":"2020-10-12T11:25:46","modified_gmt":"2020-10-12T11:25:46","slug":"figure-assembly-painting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.jadlamracingmodels.com\/2020\/09\/30\/figure-assembly-painting\/","title":{"rendered":"How To: Figure Assembly & Painting"},"content":{"rendered":"

In my humble opinion I think most models are enhanced by the addition of a figure or two. For a reasonable financial outlay it adds a great level of interest to a build when on display.<\/p>\n

I know many people are put off painting figures, perceiving it to be a difficult process as they’re small and high detailed – with a little care it is as easy as the rest of the build.<\/p>\n

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For this article I have chosen one of Tamiya’s 1\/16th scale figures – The Luftwaffe Ace Pilot.<\/p>\n

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Just one sprue on this kit. Nice & simple..<\/p>\n

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Step one is to remove the parts from the sprue. As we’ve come to expect of Tamiya the parts are well moulded with lots of crisp detail – they come off the sprue easily.<\/p>\n

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As you can imagine the assembly isn’t exactly difficult, but normal rules apply. Take your time and clean the parts as best you can and remove any rough areas where it was attached to the sprue.<\/p>\n