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Originally posted by tartan427:
Below are two on-line retailers of large scale military figure busts. I have recently ordered from both.

Each company makes highly detailed resin castings that are a joy (and challenge) to paint. There are plenty of painting reference sites on line. Just google painting faces and you will find literally dozens of places.

Picking a painting medium is the first step. I started out decades ago using Testor enamels. I tried oils, but while the ability to blend is outstanding, the drying times are too long for my patience. I ultimately ended up painting with acrylics, either bottle or tube. Blending times are somewhat short, but I have developed a technique using multiple washes to blend color changes. Don't be afraid to try it. All it takes are some good quality brushes (a No. 1 size brush is your friend, those 000 fine detail brushes may look cool, but don't hold enough paint), good quality paint, a good light and for me an Optivisor magnifier. Find a period of history you find interesting and order one!

Here are the retailers websites"

https://unitedempireminiatures.../michael-miniatures/

https://www.mitchesmilitarymodels.co.uk/shop