FIELD MANUAL I

Field Manual I: Simple Approaches to Complex Camouflage & Skin Tones

Field Manual I is a practical guide to realistic 1/35 scale miniature painting, designed to help painters develop observation, confidence and decision-making rather than simply follow recipes.

Instead of presenting rigid formulas, the book explores the principles behind convincing camouflage, skin tones, light, shadow and colour relationships. Through clear explanations, step-by-step examples and over 150 reference photographs and illustrations, you’ll learn how to create believable, atmospheric figures that feel natural rather than overworked.

Whether you’re painting your first camouflage pattern or refining your latest project, Field Manual I encourages a calm, thoughtful approach that values understanding over memorisation.

Inside you’ll discover:

• A complete guide to painting complex WWII camouflage.
• A structured approach to realistic skin tones.
• How to observe light, form and colour relationships.
• Practical techniques that can be applied to almost any miniature.
• High-quality reference photographs and educational illustrations throughout.

This isn’t a book of rules—it’s a field manual for learning how to see.