Valerons ICM 1 35 Model T 1917 Ambulance

[scottie3158]

The figures will set this off very nicely. I would imagine there would be a step of some sort to enable the nurses to get in and out easier.

[banjer]

The figures will set this off very nicely. I would imagine there would be a step of some sort to enable the nurses to get in and out easier.

Do you ever make a post then wish you had read the previous page first?

Bill

[scottie3158]

Do you ever make a post then wish you had read the previous page first?

Bill

Bill, you have lost me :smiling:

[Tim Marlow]

Bill, you have lost me :smiling:

We discussed this on pages three and four Scottie

[Guest]

especially puttees!

Say's the expert on such things, I remember you making some at some point Neil.

I certainly can't see any seaplanes...
Pete

I though this was a new word for them :smiling3:

[Valeron]

I haven't had much bench time recently but have made a bit of progress.

The figures have been primed and a black wash applied. Now time to paint them. I can't put it off forever.

I've also added a step to back of tbe ambulance and weathered the ambulance with washes and pigments. I've tried to create a dusty look.

[Valeron]

Well I have some paints on them. Lots more detail required - mouth, eyes and uniform, then try and add some texture, highlights and shadows

[Jim R]

They look nice figures. They often do take a lot of clean up and sorting out but definitely add a lot of interest to model.

[papa 695]

Coming along very nicely.

[Valeron]

Well that was fun and quite difficult. My first attempt at figures. I'm not going to build a base but once I've varnished these figures and maybe weathered them a bit to be in keeping with the ambulance, I'll publish some better photos in the completed section.

I think I need to read up more on painting figures. I looked at a few blogs and videos including Tim's recent SBS, but like anything it's going to take alot more practice.

The eyes in particular were very difficult and looking at this picture the wounded solidier looks like his mascara has run. I'll touch that up before varnishing

[scottie3158]

Nicely done, they look good to me. Figures are a whole new art form I for one find them difficult.

[Neil Merryweather]

Pretty good for a first attempt, Mike. I have one minor comment though- it looks to me as though the nurse should have an apron.
For what it's worth, I find it easier to paint the eyes first and then paint up to them with the flesh colour. maybe try that next time?

[Valeron]

Good point on the apron Neil. There is a a definite crease for it on the model but the box artwork only shows the rear of the nurse. I'll look into it.

[Valeron]

That's better. She now has an apron. White with bits of ivory to make it not pure white.

Thanks again Neil. I don't know how I missed that. The outline of the apron and the straps were pretty clear on the model.

[outrunner]

Looking really good.

Andy.