Final Girl Falconwood Files Miniatures: Painting Guide
By Van Ryder Games | Published: 2026-10-31
Category: How-to Guides
Learn how to paint the Final Girl Falconwood Files Miniatures with step-by-step instructions, including prep, basecoats, and detailing for your game pieces.
Quick answer
Paint your Final Girl Falconwood Files Miniatures in four steps: clean and prime, apply basecoats, add washes and highlights, then seal for durability.
Why paint the miniatures?
The Falconwood Files Miniatures set includes four unpainted pieces: one Killer, two Final Girls, and one Vehicle. Painting them adds visual clarity to your game and makes each character easier to identify on the board. The process is straightforward, even for beginners, and requires only basic hobby paints and brushes.
Choosing your paints
Acrylic hobby paints work best for these miniatures. You'll need a few base colors for the figures (e.g., skin tones, clothing, and weapon details) plus a wash or shade for depth. A matte varnish or sealant protects the paint during handling. Avoid enamel paints, which take longer to dry and can obscure fine details.
Step-by-step painting guide
- Clean and prime: Wash the miniatures in warm soapy water to remove mold release residue. Rinse and let dry completely. Apply a thin coat of gray or white primer. Shake the primer can well and hold it 8–10 inches away. A common mistake is applying too thick a primer, which hides detail. A thin, even primer coat preserves the sculpted textures.
- Basecoat the main areas: Paint the largest surfaces first—skin, clothing, and vehicle body—using two thin coats. Let each coat dry fully before applying the next. Use a size 1 or 2 brush for broad areas. A common mistake is using undiluted paint that leaves brush strokes; thin paints with a drop of water or medium. Two thin coats give smoother coverage than one thick coat.
- Add washes and highlights: Mix a dark wash (e.g., black or dark brown heavily diluted with water) and apply it to recessed areas like folds and joints. Wipe away excess with a clean brush to create shadows. Then drybrush a lighter color on raised edges for highlights. A common mistake is letting the wash pool and dry unevenly; work one section at a time. Washes add depth without repainting; highlights make details pop.
- Seal and protect: Once the paint is fully dry (at least 24 hours), spray or brush on a matte varnish. This prevents chipping during gameplay. A common mistake is using a gloss finish, which can make the miniatures look shiny and obscure the painted details. Matte varnish keeps the finish flat and game-ready.
Product facts
- Final Girl: The Falconwood Files Miniatures: Includes 1 Killer, 2 Final Girls, and 1 Vehicle miniature. Each figure has distinct surfaces, so you can practice different techniques—like flesh tones for the girls and weathered metal for the vehicle—in one set.
Final Girl: The Falconwood Files Miniatures
