discussion I want to go home....

[spanner570]

Thanks boys for your great comments........

Like most of us doing this SIG, it's my first go at detail figure painting and I'm finding it quite fascinating. It's great seeing all the figures coming to life with each session I see from fellow 'Virgin figurers'!

Here's me' man up to now.

I am trying to get him to look as scruffy and fed up as I can. To that end I've ripped his uniform here and there and given him a pair of threadbare, fingerless mitts.

This is the first coat of paint, and I have had a go at weathering his clobber.

I was after a warn out, pinched look to his face, so I started with a well watered down coat of Lt. brown acrylic, thinking to build on that. However, I am really pleased with how just the one coat has turned out, so apart from a bit of mouth and eye work, I'm going to leave it as it is..... Beginner's luck, happy accident? Call it what you will, but I'm happy with it.

He even ended up with his eye painted. How that happened I really don't know!

Loads to do yet, but I hope you like the tentative steps so far.

Cheers,

Ron

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[Guest]

Looking very good Ron, will be watching to see if i can pick up some tip's from you.

Keep up the good work & have fun.

John

 

[spanner570]

Looking very good Ron, will be watching to see if i can pick up some tip's from you.Keep up the good work & have fun.

John

Thanks John, but I think it's the other way round....I am picking up tips from you (and the others doing 'Go figure')

Ron

 

[Centurion3RTR]

Sorry Ron, i missed this one mate. Just catching up lol, that MG42 is a gem. Love the torn uniform, going to be a cracker matey. Keep up the great work.

Have fun, John

 

[spanner570]

Thanks John, I'm glad you like it. I thought the ripped uniform would help me get the look I'm after, and convey just how the once mighty Wehrmacht had fallen in the latter days of WW2...

This bloke is from the Gross Deutschland Division and, hearing the rumours that anyone from this outfit would be shot on sight by the Russians, has prudently removed his insignia and shoulder flashes....Can't say I blame him either!

Sing Lofty!!!!!!

Ron

 

[Guest]

That's really well done Ron. You've captured that war-weary look so well & the tattered uniform is magic!

Patrick

 

[spanner570]

Here's my man as good as finished. I have nearly finished a simple base for him, so I will post that in 'Completed', along with a few words to explain the state of him and how he came by the weaponry!

I hope you approve of this, my first attempt at a 1/16 figure.....Go easy on me, I bruise easily!

Cheers,

Ron

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[papa 695]

A great build Ron. I hope mine turns out half as good

 

[spanner570]

Thanks Ian, I'm glad you like it.

I'm sure yours will be an excellent model in it's own right....

Cheers,

Ron

B******s! Just spotted a wayward seam line on me man's left toe cap!!!!!!!!

 

[Guest]

fantastic job ron, love the dirty knees and elbows, i would not of noticed the seam on his boot if you had not mentioed it. 5 stars from me on that one.

 

[Guest]

Nice one Ron, look forward to seeing it on it's base.

Big ***** from me, well done.

John

 

[Ian M]

Looks great Ron!

I will pass on the final comments untill its on the base and all finished.

but it looks like you have gotten the better of it.

Ian M

 

[Guest]

Hell of a job Ron. Tops from me.

Andy

 

[spanner570]

Thanks to all who followed and, or posted on 1/16 soldier build. All made for great reading and I'm glad you all enjoyed it....

I will post the finished figure complete with base, in Group Build, Completed.

Thanks again,

Ron