BeeKay Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Hi Guys, there are some fantastic figure painters around, on these boards and in show competitions. After being inspired by some of your work and that of one of our club members, Mr Peter Watson, I have invested in some figures. But before I let myself loose on some of the resin in my stash, I choose an inexpensive but still one with great detail for the price plastic kit to break my duck in figure painting. I have to say I have really enjoyed myself with this subject and hope you think I have given it a reasonable bash - please be gentle: 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatboydim Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Your German Machine Gunner has come out really well. Good shades and colours. The face looks particularly well done. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Nice figure, like your weathering and overall painting. Ozzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Hey this looks fantastic, absolut real. I built this one years ago, but now when I see your's I ' ll put mine to the scrap box as soon as possible. Great job. Regards Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billydick Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Brilliant ! You've really captured his war weary face very well and some incredible weathering - like the chipping on his helmet in particular BillyD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eludia Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 A brilliant first figure BK I was happy just to get some colour onto my first piece and stay within the lines but you've nailed this one with some nice shading and highlighting and the face is very well done, especially the 5 o'clock shadow. I love the chipping on the helmet but I suspect this is a skill you've carried over from AFV modelling maybe? Regardless, the effect is bang on the money If I were to be really picky (and I mean really picky) I would say the coat looks a little glossy but that could be down to the photos. A fantastic first piece my friend, something to be proud of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeKay Posted July 7, 2015 Author Share Posted July 7, 2015 Thanks for all of your kind words guys. I used oils over acrylics and enamels, so a real multi media effort. For the chipping on the helmet, I used the old salt method, something I have never used before but would not be afraid to try it again; and the result was instantaneous as soon as the salt was washed off. You're not been picky Billy. I think if I'd photographed in natural light without a flash it may not have looked so glossy as it's not too bad in the "flesh". I have another "cheapo" for my next practice, the Tamiya 1/16 Japanese Navy Pilot, which is now primed and may make an appearance in the coming weeks. Thanks again Brian 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eludia Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Looking forward to it Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 Looking forward to it Brian Me too! I'll second everybody else's comments , and agree with Eludia about the glossy effect. As you said, pics taken in natural light should be much better. I always struggle to get decent pics with artificial light, so here's my 2c worth of tip: I try to photograph the subject outside, but in a shadow area, so that the light is much more "even", and I use a grey or dark blue (according to the subject) piece of fabric as background (if you fancy seeing an example, here's the link) Ciao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimHead23 Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 Very subtle indeed. You have bought out the detail in a very understated and effective way in my opinion. It's a shame that the greatcoat wasn't leather because the way the light has effected the finish it looks like a very expensive variety! Maybe a way forward for the Japanese pilot if he is wearing a flying jacket! At any rate, I'm very impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MASH4077 Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 Good job on the eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeKay Posted July 9, 2015 Author Share Posted July 9, 2015 Thanks again guys, I now have some paint on my next figure and will continue to learn as I go and home my technique in both painting and weathering as well as the photography side. Cheers Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Great job on all aspects of this build mate that base with the natural edging has given the figure an added lift for this being your first figure it would not go amiss in any competition Beefy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAYELL Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 What a debut figure, suberb.Plenty of contrasting colours so plenty to look at.The helmet and the base have come out really well!Good JobCheersK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oz! Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 For a first figure that's just a Perfect job all round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grayson Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Can't fault it. Won't fault it. Top banana! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeKay Posted July 30, 2015 Author Share Posted July 30, 2015 Thanks for all of the kind works gents, you've given me the courage to press on with my next victim. Cheers Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 Just come across this figure, cracking job Matey !! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 great work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68 SQUADRON Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 very nice work indeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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