Dog Tag 1/16 US Pilot Pacific Theatre

[Guest]

Hi Steve

Yes, that LRDG head was awful; such a shame. I've failed with five out of six of the Mitches figures that I've attempted in the past, so I think I've finally learned my lesson. Their busts by Pavel Ovecka are fine though.

The change of scales thing has shocked me somewhat. There's no doubt that working at 1/35 is a whole different ball game and ruins my technique with larger stuff. Perhaps another lesson learned.

Storm Gareth is making things lively here, though it's a bright, sunny day so far - rain later apparently, so I'll take the dog out early.

On to the figure, and the top half is done:

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I've been scared stiff of this one following the bout of failures, but the technique is slowly falling back into place and I'm beginning to enjoy myself. Bloomin' fiddly though, and quite tough working with the light colours. The base for the overalls was Vallejo Stone Grey, and the life-vest was done with Buff with a touch of Flat Yellow added.

[Steve Jones]

Form is temporary. Class is permanent.

Great to see you are back in the groove. Keep up the great work

[Guest]

I do like the red cover it breaks up that large yellow life vest nicely. great job so far .
RICK.

[Neil Merryweather]

that looks great , Peter. As Steve said- very lifelike :thumb2:

[Richard48]

Somehow i missed the L.R.D.G trooper.Shame it was a pig.Pity the head wasnt seperate to change for another.Pilot is coming along nicely Peter.The Red does add some interest indeed.I binned a project earlier.Was making a modern Bren and i just couldnt get on well scrratchbuilding.10 hours down pan but onto a LAW rocket today.
Rich.

[Guest]

Many thanks chaps. Been knocking up a map case as I feel the live-vest looks a bit boring on its own - may not work.

Sorry to hear all of that work went pear-shaped Richard. It's all experience though.

[Guest]

Love it Peter, has your hall mark .:thumb2:
John.

[Guest]

Thank you John.

The bottom half is done:

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Very difficult - took ages. I've mounted him on the base at this stage (it will have some foliage added to it) as with the metal arms on it will all get a bit heavy and unwieldy.

[Jim R]

Hi Peter
That looks great. Glad you're back with it.
Jim

[Guest]

Cheers Jim. I'm enjoying this one.

[SteveH]

Afternoon Peter

Lovely work on the overalls and creasing.

The red flying helmet added a crisp contrast to the figure

Well done Peter.

Just caught Mr. Race's latest update, I think he might be off his meds, again!

Hope the metal arms weren't too much of a challenge

Regards

Steve H

[Guest]

Hi Steve - Thanks for looking this one up.

Mr Race has had a bit too much sugar - Mr Jones keeps feeding him biscuits to keep him quiet.

This has been an interesting one. The metal parts weren't up to the standard of the rest of the kit and proved difficult to attach to the resin. I've now finished him however:



The only real trouble I had was with the watch on the left wrist, which was poorly done and which I ended up removing. I did attempt to make another, but it really wasn't up to standard. I also added a lanyard for the pistol, made from glue-soaked cotton.

[Jim R]

Hi Peter
Wonderful. I particularly like the colouring on this. As I have just posted on Jason's current thread I think you figure painters do it with the help of witchcraft :tongue-out3: I know it is really years of patience honing your skills but there's magic there somewhere.
Jim

[Jason Crausby]

We might get accused of mutual appreciation Peter... but I have to say I’m liking this very much indeed!
Jason

[Guest]

Jim - Thank you. I enjoyed working with the lighter palette. It's the first time I've used Vallejo Stone Grey to any extent and it's a nice pigment. Certainly no magic involved, but perhaps a bit of Zen - ommmmm!

Jason - A bit of mutual appreciation is OK. We figure painters are few and far between, so we have to stick together. Many thanks.