Neil's Tamiya 1/16th Luftwaffe Pilot

[Neil Merryweather]

Well, I finally got the brushes out.
It's a bit different from 1/35 scale, that's for sure!
Contrary to my usual practice of leaving the face till last I decided to do it first and work downwards, to avoid handling the painted areas too much as I go along.
Not up to the standards of the other painters on here by any means, but it's a start.

That's quite enough for one day!
Thanks for looking in
Neil

[Guest]

Great work Neil. certainly looks like our man.

[Jason Crausby]

Great Job... the jaunty angled cap and the cigars are a nice touch... full of character!

[rtfoe]

That's Galland alright Neil, toning and blending will be fun with such a large canvas to play with.

Cheers,
Richard

[Neil Merryweather]

Great work Neil. certainly looks like our man.

Thank you Peter. To me he looks more like Antonio Banderas..........

Great Job... the jaunty angled cap and the cigars are a nice touch... full of character!

Cheers Jason, the cigar turned out better than I could have hoped, considering the little amount of effort I put into it

That's Galland alright Neil, toning and blending will be fun with such a large canvas to play with.

Cheers,
Richard

Thank you Richard, the toning and blending is the really scary part :flushed:

[Steve Jones]

Nice start with the wet stuff. Hopefully the hairy stick mojo will return soon

[Peej]

Watching with interest as I am doing the same kit. Just need a smidge of filler around the arms and he will be ready for the primer. This will be my first figure so will be looking for tips.:smiling:

[Guest]

Even I recognised him Neil !

[Steve Brodie]

coming along nicely.

[Neil Merryweather]

Not much to report with Dolfo ,unfortunately.
I discovered the need for more filler on his shoulders where the two parts of the Schwimmweste meet, so I decided to address that before going any further. I had to put a paper bag over his head though to protect the make-up

cheers
Neil

[Guest]

Hi Neil. There should actually be a seam where you've filled.

[Neil Merryweather]

Hi Neil. There should actually be a seam where you've filled.

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Thanks Peter, I know, but there was a trench.
I have preserved the seam
Cheers

[colin m]

Subliminal advertising - I've just realised I'm out of cigars. All looking very good Neil.

[Neil Merryweather]

well, I bit the bullet last night and attacked the vast expanse of Luftwaffe Uniform, and I put a first coat on the Schwimmmweste.
I found it a very intense experience, I don't know how Peter Day does it day after day. Maybe it's just a confidence thing?
There's still some blending to be done on the jacket and of course lots more work on the life vest.


thanks for looking
Neil

[Guest]

Very, very nice Neil. It is an intense experience and bloody exhausting.