discussion Queen's Own Cameron Highlander at Tel-el-Kebir

[Guest]

Thanks. Applying the basic (base) colours currently; not much to show, but will post pics when that part is done.
Then the tartan awaits (oh... my ... god...)

 

[Tim Marlow]

Hi Dave
Nice work so far, I’m angling to painting some of these in 28mm in the future, and have done some prereading....therefore.....
You might find these links helpful.....
http://dclough.org/hom/PDF/tuts/Painting _Tartans_02.pdf
http://figurementors.com/a-step-by-step-for-painting-tartan-patterns
http://toysoldiersanddiningroombattles.blogspot.com/2016/09/gordon-highlanders-painting-kilt.html

Then again, you might find them intimidating :tired:
Cheers
Tim

 

[Guest]

No, they're good.
Many thanks!

 

[Guest]

A little bit of progress. I never get much done during the week.
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[Steve Jones]

You certainly have a steady hand Dave!. Nice update:thumb2:

 

[Guest]

It's all knife and fork work thus far. I'm looking forward to getting all the basic colours on so the shading can begin.

 

[Guest]

Right: 40 mins to get some more paint slapped on, before school pick-up.
Being on Light Duties has its advantages (not least as I went swimming at lunchtime - physiotherapy, you understand)

 

[Guest]

Sloowwww progress as usual, but it felt right to stay with the figures theme for one more project before winter aircraft production resumes.

 

[Jim R]

Hi Dave
Even with just the blocked in colours this already looks nice.
Jim

 

[Guest]

Thanks.
Got a few more areas covered this afternoon. And realised the water bottle straps should be Blanco'd instead of tan leather.
Too late!
Stuff it anyway.

 

[Guest]

All the basic colours are on and the kilt is decorated with something like tartan.
Shading underway.
I'll try to get some photos up tomorrow.
Was enticed outside by sunshine and a northerly breeze this afternoon, so only the flesh got any attention (first shading tone).
Saw a red kite and a buzzard on the walk, though. Lovely.

 

[Guest]

A couple of progress snapshots.
Two shades applied to the flesh. One or two left to go.
Then the rest of it.
A jolly project... it's just nice to have the bloody tartan done.
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[Tim Marlow]

Liking that tartan a lot....nicely done Dave, looks splendid....

 

[Jim R]

Hi Dave
Well done, the tartan looks good.
Jim

 

[wotan]

Dave

Looking very Scottish. Very well done

John

 

[Guest]

Lovely work Dave.

 

[Richard48]

Great Tartan.Nice painting.
Richard.

 

[Guest]

Thanks everyone.
Plain sailing from here......!

 

[Steve Jones]

Stunning work Dave. Liking this a lot

 

[Mickc1440]

Brilliant tartan work