Flesh Tone Paints

[gmtref97]

Coaches,

Looking for receommendations on a good skin tone for caucasian / white players. Have used a Mike Beal tone for several years but just struggle with it going on as smooth as I like it to.

Currently using a Tamiya paint - Green X-5 for the bases a really like it. Noticed on their website they have an XF-57 Buff and an XF-15 Flat Flesh. Anybody out there used these? Any good?

Again, looking for a good skin tone that covers well and goes on smooth.

Thanks

[jeff]

Games workshop elf flesh for me. or even Bronzed flesh

[oz615]

Folk Art 949 Skintone does the job for me!

[Pirate Rick]

i use the games workshop skin tones...they go on smooth and i like the colors

[the french guy]

elf flesh and bronzed flesh, available in games workshop range and Vallejo Game color range

[ChrisStacey]

I use Model Master skin tones.They go on smooth
and cover very well.Most hobby shops,like HobbyTown USA
carry them.All the ones mentioned are good.It just comes
down to personal choice I guess and maybe how easy they
are to find in your area.You can always order these things
on line,if push comes to shove.

SEMPER FI,
Chris Stacey
Hampton,VA

[Michigan Joe]

Originally Posted by gmtref97

Currently using a Tamiya paint...XF-15 Flat Flesh. Anybody out there used these?

Yes, I used this paint on several of the white guys for my latest Patriots team and I really liked it. I also use a Tamiya flat brown for the dark skin of a few black guys. Make sure to mix it with a tootpick for maximum coverage, otherwise it can tend to be a little thin. I couldn't find any skin tones in the model masters skin brand at my local hobby store. In general I really like the model masters paint too. For skin tones I figure its never bad to have too many to try from so I'd recommend giving it a shot. Its actually kind of fun to have various white guy and dark guy skin tones to create uniqueness for each player, especially when you are really trying to nail the essance of a certain player.

[ChrisStacey]

Yeah, I do the various skin tones for the black
players because some are lighter or darker but
for the white guys I go with one tone.I believe
it's called "warm-tint" ( Model Master)I know
it when I see it.I'll also use several shades of
tan for Hispanics or Pacific Island races.
I can find all in Model Master brand at my local Hobby
Town USA.But as has been stated,there are many
usable brands ,so find one you like and do your thing.....

SEMPER FI,
Chris Stacey
Hampton,VA

[gmtref97]

Gents - Thanks for all the responses, appreciate it......