Do you guys have any techniques for painting it because i keep screwing up and making it look like vomit.

Don't b e too hard on yourself... The best book I can recommend for anyone ( newbie or old fart, like myself) is Calvin Tans " Modelling Waffen SS figures" from Osprey. Check out Amazon and you might get it for a deal.
The book covers most common styles of camo used by the Waffen SS, pea, oak leak etc. Calvin breaks it down to an easy method, and just to see his painting style is a treat. Hold off, get the book, you'll be much happier, really...
HTH
Peter

I just spent $25 bucks on how to build dios book yesterday so i wont be buying a new book any time soon could you tell me his method please or does anyone have their own method?

I also recommend Calvin Tan's book, but in the mean time there is a good article over on the Historicus Forum called Painting 3 Types of German WWII Camouflage
It has a pretty good step by step and lots of photos.
HTH

Jamie

To be honest with you the advice that you have received regarding the Osprey book, where Calvin Tan, gives clear instruction and illustration is the way to go. I say this partly because there are a variety of different patterns, each requiring a different approach to colour, which he again explains in great detail and without breaching copyright, it is almost impossible to explain in a few lines. So I would say do you have a local library, or if not, put the figures aside and save up to buy the book, which is not expensive and fabulous value. It is also reviewed on this very site, if you search through the Osprey reviews under the Reviews link above.
[EDIT] to save you looking cut and paste this link into your browser.

https://armorama.kitmaker.net/review/1469

John

Attempting them now thanks for the replies.

Here's a good sbs on Oakleaf:


Jaume does Oakleaf

Newbie,

I can only agree with what Jamie & John have already said.

I myself paint in enamels & oils, and although Calvin's descriptions refer to acrylics (which seem to be "the thing" these days), I've still found it to be a useful reference.

I paint mostly German figures which make up about 80% SS camo. Since purchacing Calvin Tan's book Modelling Waffen-SS Figures, my camo has improved significantly. Have to strongly agree with the other guys. Your money will be greatly invested in a sure thing.
Jaume Ortiz also has a book on painting Fallschirmjager Figures which includes splinter camo as well as painting flesh tones. Another great investment as well.
Good Luck,
Henry

Jaume , is a fine painter as well, try planetfigure.com, he hangs out there, there may be some tutorials as well.
HTH
Peter

Hi
you can also find it on ebay dirt cheap thats where I found it