Airfix WW1 Infantry

**atc_engineer** · 02-03-2020 05:24

Hi All,

Has anyone painted the Airfix WW1 infantry figures pack? I am unsure of the colours to use for these models as I know the uniform is a Khaki green but any idea what version is best to use?

I want to create a WW1 diorama, so could end up painting a few of these sets!

Thanks.
Chris

**BobP** · 02-03-2020 17:55

I haven't painted them in years but last time I did you had to prime them somehow so the paint would not peel. I would dip mine in lacker and when painted the paint stuck. I did this with my Italarie 1/72 figures.

**atc_engineer** · 02-04-2020 00:31

Thanks Bob.. I have heard they aren't the easiest of figures to paint, but can be quite effective if you get them right! I guess it won't hurt to "have a go" and see what happens.. You'd think that Airfix would have made it easier for people to paint them as that is what they are designed for after all :-)

**Biggles downunder** · 02-04-2020 01:25

I have a vague memory of someone saying somewhere long ago to coat them in PVA wood glue first but my memory sometimes plays tricks on me

**Biggles downunder** · 02-04-2020 01:27

Aha, just found this thread on the Airfix forum:

https://www.airfix.com/uk-en/forum/p...g-figures/?p=1

**flash** · 02-04-2020 02:29

Chris, last time I painted Khaki I used Humbrol 26 Khaki, by the time it has had washes, drybrushes & a coat of clear to protect it it looks OK. Mate of mine used black undercoat with Humbrol 29 Dark Earth over to good effect with washes etc also.