discussion 1/72 scale WW2 German sniper team

[Gavalaar1980]

Here is my latest completed project that I'd like to share with you all. 20p coin included for scale comparison!
Enjoy...

Best wishes,

Gavin.

 

[Allen Dewire]

Wow Gavin, Beautiful work in such a tiny scale. Nice composition and paint work. A bit too small for my eyes though. Don't think optivisor lenses come in 10X for me to try 1/72. Top job Sir!!!

Prost
Allen

 

[Tim Marlow]

Excellent work Gavin. Camo is really nice, and you’ve gone further than me because I don’t add eyes on 1/72 minis…..

 

[Gavalaar1980]

Wow Gavin, Beautiful work in such a tiny scale. Nice composition and paint work. A bit too small for my eyes though. Don't think optivisor lenses come in 10X for me to try 1/72. Top job Sir!!!

Prost
Allen

Many thanks for your kind compliments Allen. 1/72 scale is indeed tricky. There was quite a bit of assembly involved too, having to paint parts first before fitting, which made it even harder!

Regards, G.

 

[Gavalaar1980]

Excellent work Gavin. Camo is really nice, and you’ve gone further than me because I don’t add eyes on 1/72 minis…..

Many thanks for the compliments Tim. With regards to the eyes two of the figures are aiming the riles so that made things slightly easier (painted closed eyelids) so there were 6 eyeballs to paint instead of 8!

 

[Tim Marlow]

Many thanks for the compliments Tim. With regards to the eyes two of the figures are aiming the riles so that made things slightly easier (painted closed eyelids) so there were 6 eyeballs to paint instead of 8!

Every little helps Gav :thumb2:

 

[Mickc1440]

They look superb Gavin, miniature madness at its best

 

[Gavalaar1980]

They look superb Gavin, miniature madness at its best

Thank you for the kind compliments Mick. I'm unsure what to paint next!

 

[Peter Gillson]

Gavin
very nicely done.

Peter

 

[Gavalaar1980]

Gavin
very nicely done.

Peter

Thanks Peter. This was a very challenging project. G

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Yep,
Gotta agree with the guys on this Gavin.....
That is miniature madness at it's very best
Don't know how you do it in that scale,but I Do know that they look superb, well done indeed mate

 

[Gavalaar1980]

Yep,
Gotta agree with the guys on this Gavin.....
That is miniature madness at it's very best :smiling3:
Don't know how you do it in that scale,but I Do know that they look superb, well done indeed mate :smiling3:

Many thanks for your compliments Andy. A very steady hand is needed for 1/72 scale painting. Also I do precision engineering for a living so I'm used to some very fine assembly/repairs/soldering etc which is a different skill set but it's all relative, generally speaking.

You're also a figure painter yeah? G

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Many thanks for your compliments Andy. A very steady hand is needed for 1/72 scale painting. Also I do precision engineering for a living so I'm used to some very fine assembly/repairs/soldering etc which is a different skill set but it's all relative, generally speaking.

You're also a figure painter yeah? G

I wouldn't call myself "a figure painter".... More a modeller who dabbles with them!

 

[Jim R]

That is excellent. You must have perfect vision and a very steady hand.

 

[Gern]

Beautiful

 

[Gavalaar1980]

I wouldn't call myself "a figure painter".... More a modeller who dabbles with them!

Never underestimate your talents buddy! The figure on your profile photo is most impressive indeed. G

 

[Gavalaar1980]

That is excellent. You must have perfect vision and a very steady hand.

Thank you Jim; much appreciated compliments. I do need a bit of time off after this project; I feel mentally exhausted now! G

 

[Gavalaar1980]

Beautiful

Thanks very much!

Gavin.