Describing two similar techniques for painting figures. I have a LOT of experience painting wargame figures in various scales so you might learn something.
My model railroad is a 10′ x 13′ HO scale shelf layout set on Long Island in the mid 1960s (give or take). Why I model the LIRR is a long story… While at one time it was “done,” I’m currently re-doing about 25% of it.
Track plan (not quite up to date)
LIRR History: m
New York waterfront railroading: l