discussion Large and Small Scale Figures

[Steve Ski]

Here is some of my work over the past many moons going back to the 70's up to the present. They're not in order, but looking closely you can see the progression over time. Very rarely do I do single figures, so most of these would be considered vignettes, but they're all about figures either way

And did I mention I'm an oiler? The blending properties are unsurpassed, imho. I'm not a fan of constant layering, so you won't ever find me attempting to paint a figure only with acrylics. I mainly will use acrylics as a base tone, not much more.

Last Stand, 120mm Vignette, Normandy France 1944
The charging figure with the MG-42 is the 120mm ”Volksgrenadier WWII”, sculpted by Trevor Hensley from SNT Productions (#ST16001).

Point Du Hoc
This is the US Rangers, Point Du Hoc, vignette from Reedees Miniatures in 1/16th scale.

Das Boot, Figures and Gun Deck
Das Boot, WWII German U-boat Crew on the Gun Deck, 120mm Resin Scale Kit, Sculpted and Designed by Jeff Shiu.

42nd Highland Infantry Regiment
54mm Resin, Sculpted by Vladimir Danilov, offered by Castle Miniatures

Advance to Arnhem
This is the"Advance into Arnhem" vignette from Reedees Miniatures in 1/16th scale.

Calm Before the Storm
Alpine Miniatures 1/16th Scale #16021 German U-Boat Captain, Alpine Miniatures 1/16th Scale #16036 German U-Boat Watch Officer

German U-Boat Watch Officer
This is Alpine Miniature's new figure:16036 German U-Boat Watch Officer

US Ranger WW2
This is an older kit. the Warrior's 1:9 sacle US Ranger BAR Gunner

 

[Steve Ski]

R75 Driver and Rider, 200mm Figures
These two figure are from ReeDees Miniatures;

German Panzergrenadier Machine Gunner
This figure is a Verlinden Productions #2427, German Panzergrenadier Machine Gunner, Super Scale 200mm.

Panzergrenadier
This figure is from the Verlinden line #2237, Panzergrenadier, Super Scale 200mm.

Uh Oh, Sarge is Ticked
This is another fine bust from Dynasty, their 1/9th scale 82nd Airborne Bust.

Flower Power
This bust is from Andrea Miniatures, S9 B08, Flower Power, Vietnam Bust, 1/10 Scale.

101st AirBorne, Normandy 120 mm Vignette
This 120mm resin kit is from S&T Productions, #16005 and was sculpted by Trevor Hensley

Adolf Galland
This figure is an older 200mm Verlinden resin kit. This was my very first attempt at oils, then I was hooked for life!

Sarge Knows
Dynasty #50007 1/9 Scale Bust, US First Sergeant Bust w/Base.

The Iron Triangle
Verlinden Productions, #2422 US Airborne, Vietnam. Super Scale 200mm.

All comments welcome, of course

 

[Jim R]

Some lovely work there Steve.

 

[Tworrs]

Very impressive Ski.

 

[Steve Ski]

Thank you kindly, Gentlemen!

 

[Mark1]

Very nice

 

[Gern]

Those are beautiful. One small question though. Did you change the weapon on the BAR gunner? I only ask 'cos it sure looks like he's carrying a Thompson.

 

[PaulinKendal]

Wow! What beautiful figures, superbly painted! And some manufacturers I've not seen before - that's always welcome.

 

[boatman]

Some lovely work there Steve.

HI Jim its Ski's work not steves an very lifelike too if they moved they be real people very well done Ski an painted very realistic
brilliant modelin at its best
chrisb

 

[boatman]

Those are beautiful. One small question though. Did you change the weapon on the BAR gunner? I only ask 'cos it sure looks like he's carrying a Thompson.

YES THATS what i noticed Dave an yes it is a tommygun as the bar is a bigger gun isnt it
chrisb

 

[Ian M]

Some beautiful figures there Steven. As you are new and still learning the forum, We would like to point out that the norm is build subject per thread. I know there are a few with multiple subjects but as a rule one thread; one subject.

 

[Neil Merryweather]

Wonderful stuff Steve.
It's great to have another figures guy here

 

[Tim Marlow]

Excellent set of images Ski. Top notch work indeed. Looking forward to seeing more of your work :thumb2:

 

[Steve Ski]

Thank you, Gentlemen, I appreciate the kind words. And yes, that is a Tommy Gun as the BAR would not work for the dio intended. I added a Havre sack for the Tommy mags. This will be much clearer when I post the "Easy Pickins" build.

P.S. Roger that, Ian, duly noted

 

[Gavalaar1980]

Simply amazing work! Flawless airbrushing here. 10/10

 

[Waspie]

Wow, that is some incredible work Steve. Very - very lifelike indeed. Getting skin tones right must be so difficult.

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

All of the above Steve. You have great talent.

 

[scottie3158]

Very nice indeed Steve.

 

[Airborne01]

Yup, super work Ski -very nice indeed!
Steve

 

[Steve Ski]

Thanks, Gents, very kind of you all. Doung, it's just a matter of a boat load of patience and time invested,.................. and a brush or two.:smiling5: