1/87 Tiger Recovery in the Tyrol

[Mini Me]

I'm thinking it will all tone down once you get a couple of washes on it. Looks like you are well on your way to another great rendering Paul. Cheers, Rick H.

[minitnkr]

Thank you gentlemen. I'll work some light grey washes in, PauE

[minitnkr]

Added some light grey washes. Better?

C&Cs welcomed. PaulE

[scottie3158]

Paul,
Looking good mate the washes look good. I like the little drainage pipe.

[Guest]

Looks a much more realistic colour from here with the washes added.

If you don't mind me saying, I do prefer the look of the "uphill" side, with the extra moss/lichen effects added. I'm guessing the more exposed side would be less susceptible to such growth in real life, but it definitely adds something extra on the sheltered side.

[minitnkr]

Thanks for commenting guys. I intend to add a very sparse sprinkling of flora on the semi-protected areas of the eroded rock side of the massif. Because it is such a large feature, I want to get it right before tackling the more pedestrian road & roadside areas. I hope to include a collection area for interior road drainage feeding through an under-road culvert to an exterior watershed. PaulE

[Guest]

Perfect Paul.

[minitnkr]

Some more carving. Added a second coat of spackle to the road. Determined a different positioning of vehicles. While adjusting length & tension on the block & tackle, I dropped it & now have a tangled mess. Words were spoken. I'll go back to playing w/dirt/rocks/paint till I cool down. Maybe some wine. Maybe go see grandkids and some wine.


C&Cs encouraged. PaulE

[scottie3158]

Paul,
Coming on nicely mate. I can imagine the air was quite blue lol.

[Guest]

Not funny is it, been there , I , like Paul can just imagine the language.
The rest is looking good .

[SimonT]

Hi Paul - the grass mat has a rather definite edge with a bit of a gap underneath it making it look sat on, rather than part of, the landscape. Could do with the edges blending in more

The rock face and earth would benefit from some dry brushing to bring out the highs and lows to make it look more 3d rather than just a slab of colour

[minitnkr]

Thanks guys. Yes Simon, the white glue for the dirt lifted the edges a bit. When I add some greenery to the dirt face it should bring out the contours more & I'll blend in the mat more then. Those tall people who hang out with my grandchildren had some fresh black cherries that went very well with the wine. Good food, good company. A good time. PaulE

[Mini Me]

Glad you were able to get away and spend some time with the family. Sounds like you really enjoyed yourself. Liking your progress so far, too bad about the block & tackle. Sure you'll get it sorted. Mr. T as usual is spot on. Cheers, Rick .

[Steve Jones]

Very nice indeed Paul. I miss looking at your gorgeous rugged looks. Please put back your avatar as I get easily confused :smiling5:

[minitnkr]

Tried to update the avatar w/my summer cut but the the @#$%^&(&^%$# software kept chopping off the right side no matter what I did. Will try again. PaulE