stevej60 Posted January 26, 2018 Author Share Posted January 26, 2018 On 25/01/2018 at 11:52, Dads203 said: Pointers for the crew, There might be something you can draw out of my old build? Cheer's Dan perfect reference for my attempt! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badder Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Lovely work Steve. I'm liking the aluminium dry-brushing. A note on the oil drums.... I found they look rather nice with a gloss finish. Like your pair of helmets, they provide a nice contrast with the matt everywhere else. I figured that oil drums would get oil spilled/leaked on them and they'd get glossy. Rearguards, Badder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Looking really good Steve, the stowage looks great and the figure is charming. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Good work on the dry brushing, i always use vallejo metal colours for dry brushing, if im after a metalic look, they're so easy to use straight out the bottle aren't they, a splash of vallejo sepia wash is another of my faves with metal highlights, looks really good steve Glynn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted January 31, 2018 Author Share Posted January 31, 2018 3 hours ago, Hewy said: Good work on the dry brushing, i always use vallejo metal colours for dry brushing, if im after a metalic look, they're so easy to use straight out the bottle aren't they, a splash of vallejo sepia wash is another of my faves with metal highlights, looks really good steve Glynn Cheer's Glynn,stalled at the moment as I can't find anything resembling rope to tie off the stowage even the large habidashery dept at my local store came up with zilch! I'm off this weekend so will pop into Hobbycraft they might have something. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 You guys scare me sometimes! I'm terrified of metallics, if I tried that I just know I'd wind up with a big silver smear on my paintwork! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Beema Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 2 minutes ago, stevej60 said: Cheer's Glynn,stalled at the moment as I can't find anything resembling rope to tie off the stowage even the large habidashery dept at my local store came up with zilch! I'm off this weekend so will pop into Hobbycraft they might have something. Could you use thin multi strand wire with the insulation stripped off? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Try light pull cord. I've used it previously. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted January 31, 2018 Author Share Posted January 31, 2018 5 minutes ago, Grey Beema said: Could you use thin multi strand wire with the insulation stripped off? Great thought,I know the missus is forever buying lights for the house that end up in a draw never to be used again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted January 31, 2018 Author Share Posted January 31, 2018 2 minutes ago, DaveJL said: Try light pull cord. I've used it previously. Another great idea Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Just now, stevej60 said: Another great idea Dave! I used some on my Tamiya SAS jeep and it looked ok to me! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted February 4, 2018 Author Share Posted February 4, 2018 Got an hour in at the bench tonight and among other job's base coated the tanker,I'm told a good representation of rope is to be found at a local craft store so hope to pop in tomorrow. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 Your tanker figure is looking rather good alongside your Sherman. The finish on your tank looks impressive in that photo. Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted February 4, 2018 Author Share Posted February 4, 2018 5 minutes ago, PlaStix said: Your tanker figure is looking rather good alongside your Sherman. The finish on your tank looks impressive in that photo. Kind regards, Stix Thank's Stiix,as you know I don't like painting figure's very much so we'll see if he makes the final cut! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 If you don't like painting the faces, like I don't, if you have Gamesworkshop nearby see if you can get some Citadel Reikland Fleshshade. It's a wash you paint over flesh painted areas and it runs into the details. Gives a good effect. Kind regards, Stix 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted February 5, 2018 Author Share Posted February 5, 2018 evening folk's,I can add the finishing touches now as thankfully I found a rope lookalike which is actually leather thread only 80p for a metre so plenty spare for future use. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 The rope looks good from here Steve; as does the whole build 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Lovely job steve, i like the helmets too on the kit bags, nice touch Glynn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted February 6, 2018 Author Share Posted February 6, 2018 Hi folk's happy to call the base colour's done,now need to detail! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Nice progress Steve, your figure painting loops good from where I'm sat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share Posted February 9, 2018 Morning folk's I'm happy enough with the finish of the figure now just the flesh tones and detail to add so all being well with the few jobs left on the tank we could be looking at a Sunday gallery entry. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 Your figure is looking excellent Steve! It should go well with your Sherman. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 He looks great Steve! Colours appear spot on 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted February 12, 2018 Author Share Posted February 12, 2018 Hi folk's all done so hopefully a few in the gallery tonight, a little fun shot with last year's Jeep for now. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threadbear Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 (edited) Smart job on your M4 and Jeep, they both look the part on your base. Very well done. Edited February 12, 2018 by Threadbear 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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