Night Owl Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 (edited) I started the first figure for the diorama posted under dioramas "Operation Phantom Furry" USMC wearing MARPAT. At 1/35th scale digital squares are barely discernible. I tried several methods to replicate the pattern with paint iether the pixels were out off scàle or looked too round trying to use a brush or sponge. Then I found camouflage decals from Cross Delta in MARPAT desert what a life saver! I did a few trials as putting a 2D object on a 3D object would prove to be challenging. The decals are thick twice what your used too, I applied Micro-Sol decal softener it helped the decal bend after about 2 min it became exceptional playable. Working it in the creases with a brush moistened with micro-sol it conformed like fabric. Cut roughly to the size of say a lower arm sleeve and then a second piece for the upper arm. I let it dry overnight the decal further worked its way into the underlying details I was amazed at the results. Next I noticed it was too shiney so a coat of AK Interactive ultra matt varnish took care of that giving the decal a fabric look. I am chasing that elusive "Coyote Brown" for the load bearing vest if anyone has a lead on the proper colour in Vallejo. There is a ton of work to do on this figure but for the start I am happy with the camouflage the camera changes the colour a bit. Started working on the heads and some of the other gear. Heads were painted with seven layers of Vallejo acrylic then a little 5 o'clock shadow added. Marine gear painted in the Coyote Brown- Vallejo 71.024 Khaki brown great match then washed with 76.523, 76.514 finally a coat of AK interactive ultra matt. Some Marines during the campaign maintained the woodlands camouflage pattern on vests and pouches. I did the camouflage first next ill do the MARPAT desert then add the gear, head and hands. Edited August 20, 2019 by Flaps out Update 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 Impressive work and impressive decals! That really does capture the look well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 (edited) Well done, @Flaps out! The decals looks excellent and extraordinary. P.S. The painted camouflage looks as good as decals! 👍 Edited September 26, 2019 by Nikolay Polyakov Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Looks fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglierating Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Wow this all looks pretty good not my usual fare but I wonder if they do British DPM or MPT (or is it MTP?...dunno I left just as DPM was being replaced along with new trucks and GSR.😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Owl Posted October 23, 2019 Author Share Posted October 23, 2019 I am just taking a break from the figures to work on other projects ill be back at these around end Nov. Cross delta has most patterns its just hard finding a store that has stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 I’ve got a couple of sets of the Cross Delta DPM decals, they are superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brodiebear Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 those decals look excellent, do they do them in larger sizes do you know 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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