M3talpig Posted July 30, 2020 Author Share Posted July 30, 2020 1 hour ago, Jasper dog said: Welcome to my world, I look at some if the creations on BM and wonder, how the chuff... Yeah i know what you mean......figures are a strange subject for me though , i think because i have always been aware that i'm not very good at them and as such i try to avoid them (exactly the wrong thing to do)...which is a strange attitude considering i love doing Dioramas so much. 1 hour ago, Jasper dog said: They are a good bunch aren't they, my modelling has definitely improved since being here, particularly since posting in the wip section. Nice to share a bit of banter, even with those that threaten to snitch! Yes they are i very much enjoy the sense of community here and when needed the encouragement that the folks here are so good at sharing when they see it's needed. 1 hour ago, Jasper dog said: Well, who needs friends! That's another scrubbed from the Christmas card list.. aww i love ya bud ...don't scrub me of the list just yet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil1960 Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 Very nice, all well balanced. 👍IMHO turn turret a little to the right (+/- 60°). It is more dramatic! 😉 Ciao Filippo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M3talpig Posted August 1, 2020 Author Share Posted August 1, 2020 On 30/07/2020 at 09:32, Phil1960 said: Very nice, all well balanced. 👍IMHO turn turret a little to the right (+/- 60°). It is more dramatic! 😉 Ciao Filippo Thanks for the kind words bud......the turret is turned a little but because the hatches are open and the crew are raised in their position and the tank is on the move i don't think it would look right with the turret swung beyond the hatches it would look awkward. When all the figures are finished the layout will (i hope ) make more sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M3talpig Posted August 1, 2020 Author Share Posted August 1, 2020 Hoorah...tank crew done not entirely happy with them but i need more time with more and different figures if i'm going to improve...the driver of the jeep did get lost in the post so the people i ordered from have dispatched a replacement...should be here soon. That's all troops ....stand at ease. And have a great weekend 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 I see a future in this figure painting for you mate, the whole thing looks awesome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M3talpig Posted August 1, 2020 Author Share Posted August 1, 2020 5 minutes ago, Dads203 said: I see a future in this figure paint for you mate, the whole thing looks awesome That's high praise indeed coming from somebody who does figures as well as you do....thank you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 22 minutes ago, M3talpig said: That's high praise indeed coming from somebody who does figures as well as you do....thank you Thanks M3 but I have a lot to learn yet when it comes to the art of figure painting, Its something that I want to push and get right if I can. Its not easy and I know we are our own worst critic's but I think your latest round of painting is superb fella, I'd be really happy if they were mine. Dan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartH Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 The figures are good! Yours are miles better than what I can achieve. It's seriously difficult. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edjbartos Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 The figures are brilliant, they make an already fabulous scene even better... It’s all come together really well. Ed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M3talpig Posted August 2, 2020 Author Share Posted August 2, 2020 10 hours ago, StuartH said: The figures are good! Yours are miles better than what I can achieve. It's seriously difficult. Couldn't agree more.....had to strip and redo them several times.. definitely one of the hardest aspects of modeling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M3talpig Posted August 2, 2020 Author Share Posted August 2, 2020 9 hours ago, edjbartos said: It’s all come together really well. Yeah i'm glad to say it's nearly done..... and thanks so much for the kind words Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 Great work on your figures they really bring things to life! I'd happily send my figures to you for painting Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M3talpig Posted August 2, 2020 Author Share Posted August 2, 2020 10 minutes ago, Hamden said: Great work on your figures they really bring things to life! I'd happily send my figures to you for painting Roger Thanks Roger ...and please don't..... .....i'm stressed enough. Seriously though thank you . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 Good morning, now you can pack that in! I'm not buying this self deprecating lark anymore with the figures, "not entirely happy with them, blah blah blah.." . Not quite sure you've captured the commanders nasal hairs just right btw! Four figures done and more to come... They look fab, insignia on jackets, painted or decal? Great work, annoyingly 😉, as ever. Already looking forward to seeing what you have in mind next. Atb Darryl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 Those figures are first class Steve. It helps when you start off with a well cast subject, but then it's down to the person painting them, and you've nailed it. Nice one. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M3talpig Posted August 2, 2020 Author Share Posted August 2, 2020 4 minutes ago, Jasper dog said: Good morning, now you can pack that in! I'm not buying this self deprecating lark anymore with the figures, "not entirely happy with them, blah blah blah.." . Not quite sure you've captured the commanders nasal hairs just right btw! Four figures done and more to come... They look fab, insignia on jackets, painted or decal? Great work, annoyingly 😉, as ever. Already looking forward to seeing what you have in mind next. Atb Darryl Well Darryl yet again you nailed it.....as usual.....it is indeed the nasal hairs that have let the side down ...they look like a spider crawling out of his nose, so upset Insignia was well molded so they are painted ...so that was £8 wasted with Archer for the decals. 8 minutes ago, Bullbasket said: Those figures are first class Steve. It helps when you start off with a well cast subject, but then it's down to the person painting them, and you've nailed it. Nice one. John. You are spot on John i have to say the Alpine figures are beautifully sculpted and fit and finish is spot on also.....and as always John thank you for your continued encouragement...in fact to all of you following along. I would be doing this anyway but being able to share with others is always so much fun. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surgeon01 Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 Hi M3, that's an awesome build including the diorama and figure painting, very well done ..., I went through the whole blog and was very impressed by all the nice pics and explanations, it's so informative, entertaining and inspirational ... keep on ... greetings ro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M3talpig Posted August 2, 2020 Author Share Posted August 2, 2020 1 hour ago, surgeon01 said: Hi M3, that's an awesome build including the diorama and figure painting, very well done ..., I went through the whole blog and was very impressed by all the nice pics and explanations, it's so informative, entertaining and inspirational ... keep on ... greetings ro Thank you very much that's really nice of you to say. Always great to hear that it might have inspired somebody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Model Mate Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 If my figures were that bad..... I'd be delighted! I'm enjoying the "figures stage" of my own build at the moment, but yours are superb in comparison. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M3talpig Posted August 20, 2020 Author Share Posted August 20, 2020 Well it's as done as it's gonna get....so hope you like and thanks for everybody's interest it's been fun.....sorry for the bad photos much like the figures i just can't seem to get this right... That's all ...stand at ease. Steve 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Very nice indeed fella, nothing not to like at all Top quality work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M3talpig Posted August 20, 2020 Author Share Posted August 20, 2020 6 minutes ago, Dads203 said: Very nice indeed fella, nothing not to like at all Top quality work. Thanks bud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soeren Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Great result 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 One more under your belt, Steve !! That looks pretty darned good to me !! What's next on the list ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 As has already been said stunning, outstanding, superb etc etc etc Really nice result a real show stopper Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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