Absolutely love “fresh fish” in the last picture. Makes me smile just seeing it :thumb2: . Never come across the assembly ship concept before either. Actually, I’m amazed no manufacturers have put those colour schemes out before.
Scale Model World 2022
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Bob
Sincerest of apologies, forgot to acknowledge your post and say you're most welcome!!
And let's face it, as someone who has 'known' me longer than all bar a handful of people on here and provided such great support, I had include a StuG!!
All the best.
Andrew
It did make me laugh too!! And you're right about those 'anti-camo' finishes on the US planes, it screams out to be included on instructions......but I know I've never come across them before!!
You're welcome Rick. Glad you like them!
All the best.
Andrew
Just a few pictures from me - of busts and figures, of course.
I've been thinking of doing my first cavalry miniature, so was interested in these horses.
Sorry about the confusing backgrounds - the temptation to move stuff was great!
@Tim Marlow this little fellah is for you - he's 28mm.
And this 1/10th (I think) bust was jaw-droppingly good.
I've been thinking of doing my first cavalry miniature, so was interested in these horses.
Sorry about the confusing backgrounds - the temptation to move stuff was great!
@Tim Marlow this little fellah is for you - he's 28mm.
And this 1/10th (I think) bust was jaw-droppingly good.
Thanks Paul. My battery was running low by the time I got to the table filled with miniatures. They were very impressive!!
ATB.
Andrew
Beautiful figure shots Paul. Pity they weren’t displayed a little more sympathetically really, but I suppose that’s space constraints. My favourite is the French 4th Hussar, such a great colourful subject. Love the rest as well though, they all illustrate various finishes. Horse painting at that scale will really push your blending skills to another level……
The little bloke shows the importance of contrast on small figures doesn’t he….really nicely observed. Probably a Perry ACW cavalryman.
I’ve got the Grongard Sapper in the stash somewhere, he’s a Nuts Planet figure I think. Love the contrast in the white finishes on that one especially. I’ve never had the courage to paint him yet though, because I’ll never get near that standard, and that’s what the sculpt really deserves
The little bloke shows the importance of contrast on small figures doesn’t he….really nicely observed. Probably a Perry ACW cavalryman.
I’ve got the Grongard Sapper in the stash somewhere, he’s a Nuts Planet figure I think. Love the contrast in the white finishes on that one especially. I’ve never had the courage to paint him yet though, because I’ll never get near that standard, and that’s what the sculpt really deserves
I was finding it all just a tiny bit demoralising to be honest, the standards of figure painting were so incredibly high. But then I saw a Nihang Warrior which I can honestly say was no better than my own attempt, and that gave me a real boost - I could picture my own work alongside the rest on the competition benches. Although I have absolutely no desire to enter competitions - that way madness lies, I'm quite sure!
Competition entries are a whole ‘nother game to me. I paint tabletop standard for myself, and that’s good enough :smiling5: . It’s hard enough living up to my own expectations without trying to outdo someone else’s…..
Your work is already exceptional Paul, so don’t get discouraged. I guarantee that some of those painters will look at your work in the same way you look at theirs. They will see the exceptional work in yours where you only see flaws, and when looking at their own will just see the flaws, whereas you see superb execution. It’s that view that drives you to improve……
Some of those figures, like the large scale cavalry, will have had literally hundreds, if not thousands, of hours work put into them. Personally, I admire the work immensely, but have got past the point of trying to emulate them. That way lies a madness I no longer want to explore. I’m simply too impatient. I square the circle by conning myself…..I could paint like that if I wanted too…..I just don’t want to
It’s not true, but it works for me.
To be honest, Tim, I think you (and, dare I say it, perhaps I) could get very close indeed to those standards - if we were prepared to put in hundreds and hundreds of hours on a single figure. The brush control is there, the knowledge of the techniques is too - it's just we're neither of us prepared to put in the ridiculous amount of work required to achieve that standard! I certainly look at my own work and know where I could further refine it, but I'm just perfectly happy to continue improving, model by model, not seeking perfection here and now.
And I must say your idea of 'tabletop standard' is waaay beyond what most people would consider tabletop standard!
And I must say your idea of 'tabletop standard' is waaay beyond what most people would consider tabletop standard!
I think it depends who’s tabletop you look at Paul LOL……
If I may hijack the thread somewhat - it was interesting to see examples of painting techniques that I've not tried myself. Much better than viewing them on a screen. Seeing stippling, which I've not tried, in the flesh was really helpful in seeing how it works, (for better and for worse).
The other thing that really stood out was the popularity of 'grimdark' finishes - many figures were really dark, really subdued. Not tried that, either.
Made me realise how helpful it is to see other people's efforts in the real world - learnt quite a bit, just from observation.
The other thing that really stood out was the popularity of 'grimdark' finishes - many figures were really dark, really subdued. Not tried that, either.
Made me realise how helpful it is to see other people's efforts in the real world - learnt quite a bit, just from observation.
I’ve always thought observation is the keys to the kingdom as far as modelling goes…..but that’s because I’m a technician, not an artist.
Very kind Andrew, sadly lost chq book!!
I think many artists are 95% technician, too.
I like the term 'Artisan'
Trouble is, I don’t have the missing 5% LOL…..that’s imagination!
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