discussion Neil's 1/32 WWI Nurse

[Neil Merryweather]

I'm pleased to say that I've painted Fanny's face, and it's come out rather better than I had dared hope


I've started on the dreaded white bits (not THOSE white bits :rolling: ) as well, and I'm happy with them too. Now you can see that the primer is actually grey (Vallejo) and not white.
I'm using Peter Day's approach of working from the top down to avoid leaving finger marks or rubbing the paint off.
I must say I had thought about removing the head to make it easier to paint but I decided to just crack on. I kind of wish I had done it now because I found painting the definition between neck and collar very tricky- it would not have been a problem if they were separate.
Note to self....
Cheers
Neil

PS just in case some of you have not joined the dots, there was also a unit called the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry...or FANY

 

[Tim Marlow]

Like that a lot Neil. Eyes are excellent :thumb2:

 

[PaulinKendal]

That looks very good indeed - great job.
Have you considered including a bottle of paint in a pic, for scale? You'll boost levels of appreciation for sure!

 

[Tim Marlow]

That looks very good indeed - great job.
Have you considered including a bottle of paint in a pic, for scale? You'll boost levels of appreciation for sure!

Agreed…she is only a bit bigger than a Vallejo bottle after all……

 

[Neil Merryweather]

Agreed…she is only a bit bigger than a Vallejo bottle after all……

54mm to be precise

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Lovely stuff,.....
..... I'd certainly take my medicine if  SHE was the one telling me to!!

 

[Neil Merryweather]

Like that a lot Neil. Eyes are excellent :thumb2:

Thank you Tim, they are always a worry.
It really helps that this is a truly excellent sculpt

 

[Guest]

Nice Neil, of course not a patch on Matron figure wise.

 

[Neil Merryweather]

Nice Neil, of course not a patch on Matron figure wise.

each to his own, John

 

[wotan]

Nice Boat race Neil.

John

 

[scottie3158]

Neil,
Looking good mate.

 

[minitnkr]

Once lived in the carriage house of a painted lady.

 

[Allen Dewire]

Dear Mr. Merryweather,

There is absolutely no reason to doubt your painting skills Sir. I, and the members of this fine forum, have seen your work and we all agree it's very good and the finished product is even better!!! Can you say 'Fuselages', or whatever they're called...They are fantastic Neil...You should be very proud of your work!!! Thank you for your understanding and carry on, Sir........

Prost
Allen

 

[stillp]

Whenever I see this thread I'm reminded of one of my aunts, who served as a nurse in WW1. She was asked to Return during WW2, but refused, saying she still had nightmares about some of the injuries she'd seen in WW1.
Pete

 

[Jim R]

You've every reason to be pleased. If I could paint a face half as well I'd be b****y ecstatic!

 

[stillp]

Forgot to say I'm impressed Neil!
Pete

 

[Steven000]

Looking good Neil :thumb2:
Women faces can be hard to paint, well done

 

[JayCee]

Coming on very nicely, Neil. I thought you said you can't paint? :smiling:.
John.

 

[Neil Merryweather]

Well goodness gracious me! Thank you kind sirs for such a vote of confidence! Very chuffed

 

[banjer]

Very nice job on the face Neil. Following with interest.

Bill