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Hi Peter, very nice end result indeed, wish I could paint black uniforms like that! Got the same problem lately, too much staring at very small objects and I end up with a head ache as well:flushed:.....
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Great figure. As I’m just about to start that for the first time, very encouraging.
Peter, your just taking the mick you can achieve great results even on small figures.
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Dirk - Thanks. The black uniform is basically highlighted with Vallejo Luftwaffe Uniform - very little black on it. A kip with the dog for an hour has got rid of the headache thanks.
John - Thanks, and good luck!
Scottie - Not one of my best and a real struggle for the eyes, but many thanks.
John - Thanks, and good luck!
Scottie - Not one of my best and a real struggle for the eyes, but many thanks.
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My friend there is nothing at all wrong with the tank, a perfect build and paint job to die for.
Stand away and leave it alone please.
In reply to your question about what the gentleman is holding, I thought either a pair of gloves or passing something to the driver/ machine gunner like ammo for a pistol.
John.
Stand away and leave it alone please.
In reply to your question about what the gentleman is holding, I thought either a pair of gloves or passing something to the driver/ machine gunner like ammo for a pistol.
John.
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Peter,
Brilliant,
Mike.
Brilliant,
Mike.
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John - Thanks. It's safe, pending finding a space in the cabinet. As far as what the chap is holding, I think it must be a belt of MG ammo, but it's academic now.
Mike - Thank you.
Mike - Thank you.
Morning Peter
Well done with the 1:48 figure, the headache was always going to happen, you knew it was coming, but a really nice finish on the figure and on the Pz 38t too.
Even if the finish is "old School" it still look good, nothing wrong with the Verlinden way, still just a useful to day as ever.
Weathering and wear and tear is sometimes better managed and visualized over time and in layers, literally.
Michel Rinaldi's OPR looks great but isn't as easy to do!
Well done Peter, quite an achievement after the long break.
What next?
Have a good day with the paints.
Time for me to take another tablet and get back to the bench.
Hopefully something to share soon.
Regards
Steve H
Well done with the 1:48 figure, the headache was always going to happen, you knew it was coming, but a really nice finish on the figure and on the Pz 38t too.
Even if the finish is "old School" it still look good, nothing wrong with the Verlinden way, still just a useful to day as ever.
Weathering and wear and tear is sometimes better managed and visualized over time and in layers, literally.
Michel Rinaldi's OPR looks great but isn't as easy to do!
Well done Peter, quite an achievement after the long break.
What next?
Have a good day with the paints.
Time for me to take another tablet and get back to the bench.
Hopefully something to share soon.
Regards
Steve H
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Cheers Steve
I suppose that this was an exercise in brush painting. I don't own an airbrush anyway and I wanted to see what could be done with the materials I had at hand.
I suppose that this was an exercise in brush painting. I don't own an airbrush anyway and I wanted to see what could be done with the materials I had at hand.
This is a master class in brush work. If you hadnt have said anything it looks like airbrush work. I'm glad you mentioned Verlinden as it certainly has the Verlinden look about it. I have a couple of their books showcasing peoples models and this one would not look out of place in there at all. I am a big fan of this look. Although you say it is dated it really does stand the test of time.
I have major issues with brush work. I try to do layers and build them up but it still goes thick in the areas that were painted thick before. I suppose its a matter of avoiding the fully painted areas and try and build up the more transparent parts?? One thing I will have to work on.
This build and finish is a real credit to you. I zoomed in on your figure and its incredible the detail you manage to achieve on such a small scale.
With fine detailing I can only manage a max of two hours at the bench before the head hurts. It can be a real strain. Maybe we need to start doing 1:12th stuff from now on:smiling5::smiling5:
Thanks for sharing Peter and good luck with Mr Uboat:thumb2::thumb2:
I have major issues with brush work. I try to do layers and build them up but it still goes thick in the areas that were painted thick before. I suppose its a matter of avoiding the fully painted areas and try and build up the more transparent parts?? One thing I will have to work on.
This build and finish is a real credit to you. I zoomed in on your figure and its incredible the detail you manage to achieve on such a small scale.
With fine detailing I can only manage a max of two hours at the bench before the head hurts. It can be a real strain. Maybe we need to start doing 1:12th stuff from now on:smiling5::smiling5:
Thanks for sharing Peter and good luck with Mr Uboat:thumb2::thumb2:
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Steve - Praise indeed coming from the armour painter par excellence.
I try to use only one layer for the initial coat, and I find that brush-painting Vallejo Model Colour with a large soft brush produces a very thin and even covering. The rest is then built up with dry-brushing, so there's actually very little paint on the thing.
My eyes are definitely too old for 1/48 figures, so I've ordered some 1/35 stuff for my next armour project. Got the U-Boat man and some busts for Sarnia to do in the meantime.
I try to use only one layer for the initial coat, and I find that brush-painting Vallejo Model Colour with a large soft brush produces a very thin and even covering. The rest is then built up with dry-brushing, so there's actually very little paint on the thing.
My eyes are definitely too old for 1/48 figures, so I've ordered some 1/35 stuff for my next armour project. Got the U-Boat man and some busts for Sarnia to do in the meantime.
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Look forward to it Peter as my 1/35 figures are a real challenge as seem so small. Your 1/48 is so encouraging for me.
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Wowsers I knew it was going to be good but I didn't know it's going to be that good, you certainly haven't lost your touch you with the big stuff. I never got to see your afv on the old site pleasure to see it now.
You are certainly a master with the paintbrush sir, one thing I will never achieve.
Two questions, one what do you thin you're paints with and two I've tried painting or dry brushing over graphite before with no success what's the secret.
Pete.
You are certainly a master with the paintbrush sir, one thing I will never achieve.
Two questions, one what do you thin you're paints with and two I've tried painting or dry brushing over graphite before with no success what's the secret.
Pete.
Hi Peter
Great result. Tank and figure both do you credit. Your skills are not limited to larger figures and busts. You could do a wingy thingy next :smiling5:
Jim
Great result. Tank and figure both do you credit. Your skills are not limited to larger figures and busts. You could do a wingy thingy next :smiling5:
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Really nice work
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Steve - I've been bitten by the bug.
John - It's all about time and practice I suppose.
Peter - I tend not to thin my paints much, but if I do, then just with a bit of tap water. I apply the graphite by rubbing it on with my finger, and use quite a hard type, from an HB pencil at least. I find that is usually enough to fix it into place.
Jim - A wingy thing? I never got it right as a kid and haven't tried since. Who knows? Perhaps one day...
Dave - Many thanks.
John - It's all about time and practice I suppose.
Peter - I tend not to thin my paints much, but if I do, then just with a bit of tap water. I apply the graphite by rubbing it on with my finger, and use quite a hard type, from an HB pencil at least. I find that is usually enough to fix it into place.
Jim - A wingy thing? I never got it right as a kid and haven't tried since. Who knows? Perhaps one day...
Dave - Many thanks.
Peter’s work is what encouraged me
It turned out looking very nice well executed Peter
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Very nice of you to say so Lee. It's looking at the work of my fellow modellers that keeps me at it, especially the talented bunch on this site.
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