discussion 1/16 Dragon 101st Paratrooper

[Jack L]

My first (anything) bigger than 1/35. Used 'Band of Brothers' uniforms as a reference. Pretty pleased on the whole, although I cannot get the flesh tones/face right at all. The lazy eye is deliberate...actually makes him shoot straighter. No matter how many tutorials I watch...I can't get anything to work in the same way. Anyway, here he is:

 

[Jack L]

Looking at the photo's, might need another matt coat.

 

[Guest]

Fantastic work Jack. This is not an easy figure to paint, but you've done a great job. Really exciting to see.

 

[Jack L]

Coming from someone of your caliber, that is a fantastic compliment, thank you very much. Wanted to try something different.

 

[Guest]

Nice one Jack :smiling3:.

 

[Jack L]

Thanks you Ralph. I may try another...it was a nice change of pace.

 

[Richard48]

Mighty fine Jack.Done a grand job.Do make some more figures to keep the figure rabble company fella.
Stay safe.
Rich.

 

[Jason Crausby]

Great job Jack...welcome to the figure rabble ( I quite like that Richard!)... it looks like a thousand yard stare to me!
Jason

 

[Steven000]

A fine figure Jack! :thumb2:

 

[Steve Jones]

Nice work Jack. He has come out well. Thanks for sharing