Tank Driver WWI

[Guest]

Hi friends

Waiting to solve my perchance with the Stuka, I decided to paint this resin figure.

He comes with the Renault FT kit at 1/16 of Takom. Looking very detailed , and I think is better start a paint challenge than commence to build a big model (and the time it represents.....).

Hope you like it!

Thanks for looking

Polux

[ATTACH]85681.IPB[/ATTACH]

[ATTACH]85682.IPB[/ATTACH]

[ATTACH]85685.IPB[/ATTACH]

[Guest]

The first step is drill two holes on the feet for a practice support; this kind I will paint all the set much better....

After a warm shower he is ready for the primer coat.

[ATTACH]85687.IPB[/ATTACH]

[ATTACH]85688.IPB[/ATTACH]

[monica]

like the looks of him Polux and cannot wait to see what magic you work on him,

did he enjoy his shower after been in the front lines for a years,with all that mud

[Guest]

He looks like he's saying

"Oi! You can't park there!"

[flyjoe180]

Nice subject Polux, something different. The chain mail and iron face mask is interesting to see. The mask protected the crew member from hot shrapnel or tank splinters caused by enemy fire. Early tanks were very prone to being hit as they were cumbersome and slow. Given the poor ventilation and confined working space the mask must have been terrible to wear.

[Guest]

Thanks guys & Moni!

Interesting reply Joe. I always asking myself why they wear those "terrifying" masks...O_o

[monica]

I did not know that Joe, was thinking he had his times mixed up and was still medieval lol

[Guest]

I paint the primer coat ( Vallejo/grey ) as you can see very tenuous.

And I start to paint the trousers and shoes as well.

I used:

Intermediate blue (Mr Hobby)

Camouflage black brown (Vallejo)

White grey (Vallejo)

German camouflage beige (Vallejo)

[ATTACH]85803.IPB[/ATTACH]


[ATTACH]85804.IPB[/ATTACH]

[Guest]

I paint the jacket with a camouflage medium brown (Vallejo) and add oils as well.

And add some washes and filters....have to wait for all dries a bit.....tomorrow more

Thanks for looking

[ATTACH]85805.IPB[/ATTACH]

[ATTACH]85806.IPB[/ATTACH]

[ATTACH]85807.IPB[/ATTACH]

[monica]

he is looking great Polux,just with the amount you have done so far is looking real good

the shades and tones, on jacket,pants and the lower half are great,

looking forward to seeing more, keep up the good work,o_O

[flyjoe180]

Oh wow, this is looking superb Polux!

[Dustbin]

Looking good so far Polux Is it a leather jacket he is wearing ?

[Guest]

That's great painting Polux!

[aaron]

Nice subject Polux, something different. The chain mail and iron face mask is interesting to see. The mask protected the crew member from hot shrapnel or tank splinters caused by enemy fire. Early tanks were very prone to being hit as they were cumbersome and slow. Given the poor ventilation and confined working space the mask must have been terrible to wear.

Yep and even paint chips use to be a hazard to the crews faces...m.g bullet hits would cause hot paint chips to fly around the tank like razor blades.There was a show on History channel about the first tanks.

Nice work on this Polux mate,that jacket looks really authentic.

[Guest]

Thank you for your comments guys and Moni