A (half-@$$) painting guide for Korean War U.S./U.N. Infantry

Good morning, day, afternoon or evening, people.
Since I probably won't be getting my paint any time in the near future, I decided to experiment with some colors that I've used in the past to (kind of) mimic the OG-107 uniform, which was used by the U.S. Army, along with a number of other countries, from the 1950's to about the 1980's (I'm sure other countries still use it).
I couldn't really find any painting guides for Korean War infantry out there, so I guess I'm the first.
Anyway, here it is!

Paints you'll need:
Vallejo Buff
Vallejo Olive Grey
Vallejo Flat Brown
Vallejo Khaki
Some sort of skin tone
Vallejo Flat Black
A black wash

Step 1: The Base 

First, add a good coat of black.

Next, drybrush on Vallejo Olive Grey, then give it a black wash (I used GW's Nuln Oil). 

Step 2: Equipment check!

Give the backpack and other equipment a coat of Flat Brown.

After you do that, drybrush on some Vallejo Khaki to the equipment, but also paint the helmet khaki. I would recommend dabbing on some Vallejo Flat Brown or Olive Grey for the camouflage on the helmet cover.

This is what the helmet should look like.

Paint the straps Vallejo Buff, and highlight the helmet Buff as well.

Step 3: This is my rifle, this is my gun

Paint the M1 Garand (if your soldier's got one) Vallejo Flat Brown, and the metal parts either Flat Black or Gunmental.

Step 4: Sick kicks, bro...

Paint the flesh whatever skin tone you feel like. Just a quick fact, the Korean War was the first conflict where units in the U.S. Army were not entirely segregated. Also, a number of countries fought in it.

Paint the boots Flat Black.

The Finished product! 

Right after the wash.

Like I said, this is a pretty vague painting guide, so it's not completely historically accurate, but at least it's close.
Stay tuned!

A preview of Peter Pig's 15mm U.S. Marine riflemen (Set 1)

One of my longer titles, huh?
Anyway, I got home from school today to find a little packet from across the pond sitting in my mailbox.
You should know by now that I like to give previews of the miniatures before and after I paint them. This set is going to be for the Korean War, which I've started working on the terrain to go with it (I'll show my progress soon). I have to buy the paint for them, so progress may be a bit slow, but until then, here's the preview.
Enjoy!

8 Miniatures in total, my favorite 2 poses are the most numerous (hooray). Like the lighting? It was taken on the lid of an old wooden box in my window sill.

A kneeling rifleman, my second favorite pose.

My favorite pose of the 3. To me, miniatures look complete with a backpack.

My least favorite pose, thankfully there are only 2 of them.

The miniatures turned around (just if your curious).

As of taking these pictures, I've based them and I'm still working on the terrain. I've got to get a company or so together, then we'll be working on the Commies. I'll try not to get too ahead of myself.
Stay tuned!

Hello again, Peter Pig

Last night I ordered a set of U.S. Marines from Peter Pig in order for my new Korea range. I'm a little more motivated than in the past, but I'll show you the set I bought.

They should be arriving soon, so stay tuned!

Painting WW1 German Jagers by Peter Pig

Yay! I finally got my Jagers done today. From what I remember, Jagers were like the elite skirmishers of the German Army. How exciting! So, let's get to the preview.

Let's take a look at 1st Platoon

Here's Private Rosenberg's great-grandfather, Sergeant Rosenberg.

Alright, now onto 2nd Platoon 

You can zoom in to see more details. I would recommend it! 

I might be buying more miniatures soon, so stay tuned!

First German infantry painted

Here they are! 8 in all, which in "World Aflame: Great War" rules is about 2 platoons.

1st Platoon in it's whole.

Of course I didn't forget Corporal Himmelstoss!

Onto 2nd Platoon:

This fellow is wearing an "Ersatz" helmet. Ersatz helmets (from what I understand), are kind of like lower-grade Pickelhaube helmets. This was sort of an experiment, but I found that I liked the look of it.

Another Ersatz helmet.

I a platoon of Jagers, so when I get the others finished up I will definitely upload them. Stay tuned!

WWI Early War German Infantry painting guide

It's been a long time since I did a painting guide (I think).
This painting guide is for 15mm WWI German Infantry in the early war period (1914 to about 1915).
Alright, let's get to this!
The paints you will need are:
Vallejo Grey Green 
Vallejo Flat Brown 
Vallejo Buff 
Some sort of flesh tone 
Vallejo White 
Vallejo Flat Earth 
Vallejo Bloody Red 
Black Basecoat

Step 1: Black basecoat

Spray on a good ol' coat of Citadel Spray for your basecoat. 

Step 2: Webbing/Boots/Pack

This is when the Flat Brown comes in. Paint the boots and webbing Flat Brown.

As well as the backpack.

Step 3: Uniform

I use the Grey Green for the uniform.

I'm pretty lazy, so I don't always highlight my miniatures (partially because some of them are so small), but if you want, a lighter shade of gray would be good.

Step 4: Helmet/Other equipment

Use Vallejo Buff for the helmet.

Also for the blanket tied to the backpack.

Step 5: Flesh

I used a Humbrol flesh tone. It gives the right amount of vibrancy for me. You can also use Vallejo Flat Flesh.

Step 6: Uniform/helmet decorations

Paint the cuffs Bloody Red.

Paint the regimental numbers on the helmet Bloody Red as well (I tried to paint a "32" on it for the 32nd Reserve Infantry Regiment. Came out looking like a "31" or "71" even).

Step 7: Pack decorations

Paint the coffee mug white, and the bayonet sheath Vallejo Flat Brown.

Step 8: Rifle

Give the ol' 98' a coat of Flat Brown as well (although I used another color for it).

And the result...

After the wash. Not bad, eh?

I will be painting more very soon, so stay tuned!