discussion Revell/ICM 1/16 SWAT Officer - a learning curve!

[Dave Ward]

I'm calling this finished..................

I think I could spend days more tinkering, but you have to stop sometime!
I've learnt a lot. The model is very good, lots of detail, minimum clean up & good fit. The all-dark finish makes it difficult to differentiate between textures - eventually, I used different brands of matt varnish.
My face painting skill needs more practice (!!), and better paint brushes ( being sorted ).
I've been looking for another subject - oddly none of the Tamiya figures really inspire me, it looks like the ICM Viking may be my next choice - now all I have to do is find it at a good discount!
Thanks for dropping by................
Dave

 

[Jim R]

Hi Dave
Well done indeed. You went out of your comfort zone, learned a lot and as you're doing another figure you must have enjoyed it. Certainly a model to be pleased with.
Jim

 

[yak face]

Great job dave , cheers tony

 

[adt70hk]

Looking good Dave.

Far better than anything I could achieve!!

ATB

Andrew

 

[Steve Brodie]

Nicely finished Dave

 

[Dave Ward]

One thing I should have done, was use a lighter blue for his base uniform ( possibly Royal Blue? ). That would make it easier to differentiate between uniform/straps/pouches/boots. It's much easier to darken, than lighten!
Dave

 

[Bortig the Viking]

I'm calling this finished..................View attachment 368576View attachment 368577View attachment 368578

I think I could spend days more tinkering, but you have to stop sometime!
I've learnt a lot. The model is very good, lots of detail, minimum clean up & good fit. The all-dark finish makes it difficult to differentiate between textures - eventually, I used different brands of matt varnish.
My face painting skill needs more practice (!!), and better paint brushes ( being sorted ).
I've been looking for another subject - oddly none of the Tamiya figures really inspire me, it looks like the ICM Viking may be my next choice - now all I have to do is find it at a good discount!
Thanks for dropping by................
Dave

Viking, now that sounds good to me, although I'm biased.

 

[Guest]

Very nicely done Dave. I can thoroughly recommend the viking.