How I Paint Things - Soviet Infantry

Despite initial vast advances into Russia, the Wehrmacht would find itself sorely tested against the inexhaustible might of the Soviet Army and eventually bled white by battles synonymous with victory at any terrible cost. Stalingrad and Kursk are but two examples where the dogged determination of Russia's men and women threw back the German invaders in The Great Patriotic War, and most WW2 miniatures games focus on this same principle: Quantity is a quality all its own! READ MORE:

Soviet forces mobilized masses of infantry, and that'll usually mean painting a vast horde of figures which can seem daunting at first. Luckily, the basic techniques of getting Ivan to the table are quicker than you'd think, and I include a couple of additional steps you can use to bring these stalwart fighters up a little without a great deal of work. Check at the bottom of this description for the paints used!

How I Paint Things is a series of simple instructional videos designed to help the newcomer through some of the basics and demonstrate how the very simplest techniques can still give you some great results that're easily replicated. Aimed at the beginner to painting miniatures, there might be one or two tips or tricks that help even you old hands!

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PAINTS USED:

GW Zandri Dust Spray
GW Waaagh Flesh
GW Rakarth Flesh
GW Kislev Flesh
GW Ironbreaker
GW Steel Legion Drab

VA Russian Uniform
VA Black
VA Flat Brown
VA Leather Brown
(Also consider VA English Uniform for alternate colours!)

AP Strong Tone Quickshade Ink
AP Tanned Flesh