discussion 1/12th scale Kuton Figurines 'The Rocketeer'

[PaulinKendal]

Just started on this lovely sculpt.






And her handgun, a Mauser 'Broomhandle' with a 20 round Schnellfeuer magazine. I think.

These paints used so far (plus B+W).

 

[Tim Marlow]

Now that’s looking really sweet. Great work on the eyes in particular.In the second profile shot they look real….. Skin tone is nice as well….

 

[Steven000]

Another nice one Paul, great work

 

[PaulinKendal]

Thanks gents.

I need to do further work on the face, especially the corners of the mouth, the chin and around the eyes.
Tim Marlow I'm very pleased with the eyes, but head-on you can see they're a bit mismatched. The imbalance is not nearly as visible in real life, I've now got to decide whether to leave well alone, or attempt to refine them and risk ruining it all.

Decisions, decisions...

 

[Richard48]

Count me in for this.Looking splendid already.
Seat pulled up.
Richard

 

[Mickc1440]

Lovely work, I don't like faces on anything larger than 28mm figures, never been brave enough

 

[Jim R]

Already your skills shine through. The eyes are superb.

 

[boatman]

WELL i Think leave her alone as to me she looks real an the eyes they look great to me pity there is no rest of her but very well done indeed sir
ATB
chrisb

 

[PaulinKendal]

pity there is no rest of her

I know what you mean. Chris. There is a full figure version of her, but unfortunately she's dressed in stockings and suspenders, and I'm not prepared to paint such a sexist figure - even though it might appeal to some, of course!

 

[PaulinKendal]

This is coming along nicely. I'm torn over what colour to make the piping on her uniform. I think I'll leave the piping around the bib in white. But the rest, i really don't know. Red? Blue? Tan? I'm stuck at the moment.
And I think the chrome beading on the helmet is OTT. I think I'll make that cream. And probably redo the lenses - they're a bit rough.

 

[PaulinKendal]

Here's where I am with the rocket pack. Some way to go still.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Looking good Paul. Personally I think the piping would look best in white. Anything else runs the risk of having too many colours in play and diluting the effect, but it’s your figure .

As to the rest of the sculpt, I know exactly what you mean. Apart from anything else, dressed like that she’d attract first degree burns when the rocket pack ignited. I suppose at least she isn’t wearing boob plate armour. That’s another trope I simply don’t understand

 

[PaulinKendal]

I tried painting the piping pale blue Tim Marlow - big mistake as you suggested, too many colours, very distracting. I've now gone for tan, recognising that shades of brown are effectively neutral colours. Her epaulettes and collar edgings are now gold, which looks fine.

re. The impracticality of her tech, I did consider painting scorch marks on her tunic, but that's out - for now, at least!

 

[Steven000]

Lovely paintwork Paul! Cheers

 

[Airborne01]

Lovely work indeed - the skin tones and eyes are beautifully realistic!
Steve

 

[PaulinKendal]

This figure is now finished. Unfortunately, as I carried it from one room to another I dropped it, and in trying to catch it I batted it across the room, causing much destruction. I've glued it back together again as best I can, but I'm not sure I can bring myself to spend energy touching up all the damage, as some of it (notably the Mauser, which broke into four pieces) is never going to be put right with paint. Still, I'm very pleased with how it turned out (prior to the breakage), and I learnt a lot in the painting process - which I always count as a win.
​​​​​​More pictures in the relevant Completed section.

 

[scottie3158]

That's a great result mate.

 

[pjgtech]

Great result, like the face, especially the eyes, really good.....

 

[rtfoe]

Missed this and just looked in Paul,
Lovely paint work on a very nicely sculpted bust. Who says good things don't come in pairs. You've turned a perfectly good sculpt to a higher degree with your painting skills. Love the eyes and skin tone. She really looks alive.
Sad to hear about the mishap though.

Cheers,
Wabble