Painting a figure follows a logical
sequence, from the inside out. What this means is beginning with the body,
in this case the face, paint the "layers" closest to the body
and work your way outwards. This will make life a lot easier and prevent
you painting over detail.
The following is the sequence I follow. Happy painting!
 
Stage 1: The basic figure primed
white
Stage 2: Paint the face.
Flesh colour of your choice.
 
Stage 3: Paint the flying helmet.
Dark brown leather.
Stage 4: Paint small nose cap.
Chestnet brown leather.
 
Stage 5: Paint surround to
goggles.
Dark green.
 
Stage 6: Paint headphone covers.
Dark grey/brown.
Stage 7: Paint scarf.
Common colours were white or blue, here with polka dots!
 
Stage 8: Paint tunic.
RAF blue is a light blue/grey colour.
 
Stage 9: Paint life jacket.
Either yellow or pale grey.
Stage 10: Paint black details.
Black rubber hose on life jacket and black lens area in goggles.
 
Stage 12: Paint goggle strap
and communication cords.
Light tan colour.
 
Stage 13: Paint parachute and
harness.
The straps are white or weathered dirty grey.
 
Stage 14: Paint metal parts.
Harness release and goggle clips are silver.
 
Stage 15: Paint oxygen mask.
Khaki green/brown cloth.
Stage 16: Final detailing.
Seal the finished pilot with a light coat of clear matt varnish. Once
this has thoroughly dried, apply a very thin wash of dark grey over the
entire figure. Using a Q-tip, gently remove the wash from high areas allowing
the wash to remain in the low areas, creases, etc. This will add to the
sense of depth. Finally, once evrything has dried thoroughly, a very light
dry brush will high light the high spots and further add to the realism
of the figure. This final detailing is not a must, but I am sure you will
be amazed at the difference it makes to the figure.
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