discussion Tamiya 1-35 D-Day GI

[Neil Merryweather]

I'm keeping up the painting practice with this little guy.
I have plans for a full Higgins boat so I wanted to trial the colours and techniques.
This one went quite quickly , built straight out of the box with a bandolier made from tissue paper. I got the matt lacquer right this time...... and I even coated him with KLEAR before I did the weathering.
And I used my new phone to take the pics which I am quite pleased with- considering I make zero effort.

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cheers
Neil

 

[scottie3158]

Neil,
That looks great mate.

 

[Neil Merryweather]

Neil,
That looks great mate.

thank you Paul

 

[Jim R]

Hi Neil
He looks great and photographs are nice too. One to be pleased with :thumb2:
Jim

 

[Guest]

Very nicely done Neil. You're on a roll at the moment.

 

[Guest]

Nice one Neil :smiling3:.

 

[Neil Merryweather]

Hi Neil
He looks great and photographs are nice too. One to be pleased with :thumb2:
Jim

Thank you Jim

 

[Neil Merryweather]

Very nicely done Neil. You're on a roll at the moment.

You're very kind , Peter, it means a lot.

 

[Neil Merryweather]

Nice one Neil :smiling3:.

Thanks Ralph
Glad to see you back here,hope you're feeling better?

 

[Steve Jones]

The Big Red One. I can see him fighting for his life on Omaha beach. You have captured the moment well Neil. Lovely work

 

[Neil Merryweather]

The Big Red One. I can see him fighting for his life on Omaha beach. You have captured the moment well Neil. Lovely work

wow thanks Steve.
I didn't think of the setting until I'd finished so I'm pleased you made the connection. I only picked this pose because I knew I wouldn't be using it in the Higgins Boat, but it's turned out a lot better than I was expecting.
Maybe I should learn to have lower expectations generally- that way lies less disappointment,that's for sure!

 

[Jason Crausby]

Hi Neil,
Nice figure and a cracking job in terms of the setting and the painting...let’s see more!!!!
Jason

 

[Neil Merryweather]

thanks very much Jason
it's going to be while before I do any more GIs as I have my Scots Greys Charge to do.
Although I might sneak something else in between to keep my painting eye in...