Painting heads

[Trappy Trek Freak]

I have a DeSalle head from Star Trek on an original mego Trek body. The head is cast white and looks exactly like the actor. I need some help on painting this guy. What kind of paints do I use? What colors should I mix to get that mego color??? Help me out please???

[boss]

I think there is a head painting tutorial here...

http://www.custommego.com/

[fallensaviour]

Before you do anything wash your head with mild soap and warm water pat dry and let stand for 24 hours.
I suggest you start with a primer coat.
For paints I use folk art acrylics available at your local walmart for around $1.50 per 2ounce bottle.
Always start darker and work lighter.(example hair,dark brown then highlight with lighter shade.)
I then finish it with a matte finish.To get a more natural look I use a bit of gloss finish on the eyes and lips to appear wet and shiny.I use the same trick for scar tissue as well.
Mixing is a bit tricky it depends on the color of the body you are using castaways are a tad darker than others docs seem to be more orange etc,etc I just mix to match the body I have in hand I do not mix 1 part red 1 part yellow 2 parts flesh tone like others do I mix by eye.
Good luck and have patience it pays off.

[jessica]

Yes please post pics of your progress!!