Uploaded January 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Today I take on the beautifully sculpted "Legionary 1st Century" bust which you can find here (amzn.to/3tMQrfE) ***This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, meaning if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. ***
Reference Videos:
I found 4 secrets to painting realistic faces! A beginners guide
youtu.be/oRvikeWukl8
THE KIT I USE:
BONUS FOR FLYING RAVEN VIEWERS!
If you enter the code BEN7183 at check out when buying anything through an Element Games Link (see below), you will receive double "Element Crystals" (store credit) on your order!
MODELS FEATURED:
***EDIT*** Unbeknownst to me, the previous link for the bust was not an authorised Youngs Miniatures distributor and was likely a recast. Having spoken to Youngs Miniatures directly, the below link is to an Authorised distributor on Amazon:
Roman Legionary 1st Century" bust in 1/10th scale by "Youngs Miniatures"
Amazon: amzn.to/3tMQrfE
You will find all the recommendations and links for the equipment and paint I use on my website flyingravenstudios.com
Tools
Tamiya Razor Saw
Flexi sanding blocks
Old toothbrush
x2 Small bowls to clean and then rinse the resin parts in
Pin vice drill
Pin vice drill bit set
Super glue
Jacobi Wooden Painting Handle
Thin wire mount components for painting and strengthening joints
Rosemary & Co. Medium Dry Brush
Army Painter Hobby: Highlighting brush
Rosemary & Co. Extra Small Dry Brush
Rosemary & Co. 10/0 Kolinsky Sable Series 33
Rigger brush
Vallejo Airbrush Thinner
Paint
Vallejo Metal Primer Black
Vallejo Metal Primer Grey
Tamiya Acrylic Color - XF-17 Sea Blue
Vallejo Model Color German C. Black Brown
Army Painter Warpaints - Zombie Skin
Army Painter Warpaints - Suit grey
Winsor & Newton oil colour "Ivory Black" 37ml
Winsor & Newton oil colour "Burnt Umber" 37ml
Winsor & Newton oil colour "Yellow Ochre" 37ml
Winsor & Newton Artists oil colour "Terra Rosa" 37ml
Winsor & Newton oil colour "Cobalt Blue Hue" 37ml
Winsor & Newton Artisan Water Mixable oil colour "Titanium White" 37ml
Vallejo Model Air "Hull Red"
Vallejo Model Air "White"
Army Painter Warpaints - Wasted Jeans"
Vallejo Model Color "Chocolate Brown"
Army Painter Warpaints - Dead Black"
Vallejo Model Air "Rust"
Vallejo Model Air "Gunmetal" (metalic)
Vallejo Model Air "Chrome" (metalic)
Vallejo Model Air "Silver" (metalic)
Vallejo Model Air "Black" (metalic)
Vallejo Model Air "Arctic Blue" (metalic)
Vallejo Model Air "Gunship Green"
Vallejo Model Air "Yellow"
THE KIT I USE TO MAKE MY VIDEOS:
- Camera: Panasonic LUMIX DC-GH5
Amazon: amzn.to/3yq2b7b
Wex Photography tidd.ly/3rGFQhT
- Microphone: SYNCO Mic-M2S
Amazon: amzn.to/3T436C5
- Mic arm: WANBY 11 Inch Articulating Friction Magic Arm
Amazon: amzn.to/3Cgi0OP
- Camera stand: Flexible Arm, ULANZI LS08 Overhead Camera Mount,
Amazon: amzn.to/3ebYcnI
- Tripod: Neewer Portable 56 inches/142 centimetres Aluminum Camera Tripod amzn.to/3CHRejY
- Lighting GODOX SL100Bi
Amazon: amzn.to/3MlOBHK
Wex Photography tidd.ly/3CCwvxQ
- Editing software: Hitfilm Express #fxhome
CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Intro
1:07 - How to prep a resin model bust
4:00 - Creating a foundation for painting skin tones
6:00 - How to paint cloth on a model
6:50 - Painting the face
9:24 - How to paint eyes
10:57 - How to paint TMM Armour
13:06 - How to paint a Cloak
15:26 - How to paint a True Metalic Metal helmet
17:42 - How to paint a TMM Sword
19:10 - How to free hand paint a roman shield insignia
Today I take on the beautifully sculpted "Legionary 1st Century" bust which you can find here (amzn.to/3tMQrfE) ***This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, meaning if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. ***
Reference Videos:
I found 4 secrets to painting realistic faces! A beginners guide
youtu.be/oRvikeWukl8
THE KIT I USE:
BONUS FOR FLYING RAVEN VIEWERS!
If you enter the code BEN7183 at check out when buying anything through an Element Games Link (see below), you will receive double "Element Crystals" (store credit) on your order!
MODELS FEATURED:
***EDIT*** Unbeknownst to me, the previous link for the bust was not an authorised Youngs Miniatures distributor and was likely a recast. Having spoken to Youngs Miniatures directly, the below link is to an Authorised distributor on Amazon:
Roman Legionary 1st Century" bust in 1/10th scale by "Youngs Miniatures"
Amazon: amzn.to/3tMQrfE
You will find all the recommendations and links for the equipment and paint I use on my website flyingravenstudios.com
Tools
Tamiya Razor Saw
Flexi sanding blocks
Old toothbrush
x2 Small bowls to clean and then rinse the resin parts in
Pin vice drill
Pin vice drill bit set
Super glue
Jacobi Wooden Painting Handle
Thin wire mount components for painting and strengthening joints
Rosemary & Co. Medium Dry Brush
Army Painter Hobby: Highlighting brush
Rosemary & Co. Extra Small Dry Brush
Rosemary & Co. 10/0 Kolinsky Sable Series 33
Rigger brush
Vallejo Airbrush Thinner
Paint
Vallejo Metal Primer Black
Vallejo Metal Primer Grey
Tamiya Acrylic Color - XF-17 Sea Blue
Vallejo Model Color German C. Black Brown
Army Painter Warpaints - Zombie Skin
Army Painter Warpaints - Suit grey
Winsor & Newton oil colour "Ivory Black" 37ml
Winsor & Newton oil colour "Burnt Umber" 37ml
Winsor & Newton oil colour "Yellow Ochre" 37ml
Winsor & Newton Artists oil colour "Terra Rosa" 37ml
Winsor & Newton oil colour "Cobalt Blue Hue" 37ml
Winsor & Newton Artisan Water Mixable oil colour "Titanium White" 37ml
Vallejo Model Air "Hull Red"
Vallejo Model Air "White"
Army Painter Warpaints - Wasted Jeans"
Vallejo Model Color "Chocolate Brown"
Army Painter Warpaints - Dead Black"
Vallejo Model Air "Rust"
Vallejo Model Air "Gunmetal" (metalic)
Vallejo Model Air "Chrome" (metalic)
Vallejo Model Air "Silver" (metalic)
Vallejo Model Air "Black" (metalic)
Vallejo Model Air "Arctic Blue" (metalic)
Vallejo Model Air "Gunship Green"
Vallejo Model Air "Yellow"
THE KIT I USE TO MAKE MY VIDEOS:
- Camera: Panasonic LUMIX DC-GH5
Amazon: amzn.to/3yq2b7b
Wex Photography tidd.ly/3rGFQhT
- Microphone: SYNCO Mic-M2S
Amazon: amzn.to/3T436C5
- Mic arm: WANBY 11 Inch Articulating Friction Magic Arm
Amazon: amzn.to/3Cgi0OP
- Camera stand: Flexible Arm, ULANZI LS08 Overhead Camera Mount,
Amazon: amzn.to/3ebYcnI
- Tripod: Neewer Portable 56 inches/142 centimetres Aluminum Camera Tripod amzn.to/3CHRejY
- Lighting GODOX SL100Bi
Amazon: amzn.to/3MlOBHK
Wex Photography tidd.ly/3CCwvxQ
- Editing software: Hitfilm Express #fxhome
CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Intro
1:07 - How to prep a resin model bust
4:00 - Creating a foundation for painting skin tones
6:00 - How to paint cloth on a model
6:50 - Painting the face
9:24 - How to paint eyes
10:57 - How to paint TMM Armour
13:06 - How to paint a Cloak
15:26 - How to paint a True Metalic Metal helmet
17:42 - How to paint a TMM Sword
19:10 - How to free hand paint a roman shield insignia
