Model Mate Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 It's really good to see how your figure painting is coming on; it's an area I've been working on too. Yours are definitely improving and look really good now. I tend to find acrylics a bit troublesome when it comes to washes as they dry so quickly. They often seem to dry nefore they've ponded in the shadows. I do the large shadow areas (clothing folds etc.) in a darker version of the base tone, but it's more a deliberate brushing than a wash. I'll then dry brush and/or deliberately paint highlights, finishing off the whole thing with a very thin brown oil wash and targeted black oil pin wash seems to work quite well on top of the acrylics. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 Cheers guys, it’s getting there slowly. I’m building up very thin layers to a consistency of a wash in very localised areas. Basically the same process as painting the face, the difference being the colours used on the face are much lighter than the uniform so you can see the subtle changes quicker. I think that my blending or stippling technique needs a bit more work. Using two tones on the uniforms initially- two lighter and two darker to map out the high spots and recesses and then onto blending in. More later folks Dan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 12 minutes ago, Dads203 said: Cheers guys, it’s getting there slowly. I’m building up very thin layers to a consistency of a wash in very localised areas. Basically the same process as painting the face, the difference being the colours used on the face are much lighter than the uniform so you can see the subtle changes quicker. I think that my blending or stippling technique needs a bit more work. Using two tones on the uniforms initially- two lighter and two darker to map out the high spots and recesses and then onto blending in. More later folks Dan Hiya Dan I'm no expert but what i notice when I look at the figure is that the colours used on the trousers are more subtle shade differences whereas with the jacket the difference between the highlights and the shadows is less subtle and stands out a lot more. Don't get me wrong id be very happy if I could get anywhere near your standard but maybe more blending of slightly different shades is what you're looking for 🤔 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Parvis Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Really coming along now Dan. The additional layers have really integrated everything together. I need to try and be more patient with my own figures and let the color build up slowly as you have done. Matt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 Cheers chaps First time these guys have been in the office so just checking the fit . Enjoy 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Wow they look great Dan and now I can see what a big difference the figures make to a build. Thanks for all the tips you've provided i hope to have a crack at figure painting myself soon i now feel really inspired 🙂👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard E Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Excellent modelling Dan, I've been following your builds for the last couple of years and I think this is your best work to date. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vytautas Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Excellent work. Your M10 looks simply fantastic, great painting and weathering job 👍 Vytautas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 The crew look as snug as bugs in rugs, nice job painting them up 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Looks so good with the crew in situ, pity you can't appreciate the work that went into the gunners face. However the commander looks great. Great work, as ever! Atb 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edjbartos Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Than looks brilliant Dan, the figures really do make it, excellent work...👍 Ed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 They've brought it to life Dan. Great work mate. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Not a lot of space in that turret I would certainly not like to be in there if it was in action! Loader looks at risk if the main armament is fired. As others have said stunning work on both figures and vehicle Stay safe Roger 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Looks great when all the bits come together! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Looking good, Dan !! Now, stop dragging your feet, there's a good Chap 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted February 11, 2021 Author Share Posted February 11, 2021 5 minutes ago, Longbow said: Looking good, Dan !! Now, stop dragging your feet, there's a good Chap Soon ... it will happen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 8 hours ago, Longbow said: Now, stop dragging your feet, there's a good Chap You do know you can not hurry perfection just look at how long it takes to pour a pint of Guinness and it will be well deserved when it is done Cracking job Dan Stay Safe beefy 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del Boy Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Looks tremendous Dan, you could expect them to drive off the workbench it looks so real, congratulations! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted February 16, 2021 Author Share Posted February 16, 2021 Micro update time chaps, really not had much bench time and work has taken me away from the bench once more Cheers for all the likes and comments, all appreciated So moving on slowly, a couple of ready rounds are now stowed in the turret, commander figure is done and I've equipped him with some bars on his helmet and removed the rank from the stowed helmet. All the crew have had the unit badges and rank applied now. Decals on the rest of the rounds are drying off now and the indirect fire gun sight added. Just the side skirts, crew seats, antenna and stowage to add, tie in the weathering, blast of matt varnish and it's done. Easy 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edjbartos Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 All I can say Dan is that it just looks amazing... Ed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vytautas Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 1 hour ago, edjbartos said: All I can say Dan is that it just looks amazing... Ed Seconded, absolutely yes Vytautas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Stunning stuff there Dan 👍 Stay Safe beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nenad Ilijic Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Ohhh, this is something to look at! Fantastic! Nenad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 Looks great 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 Looks good Dan. The pistol and holster are the stand out bits for me. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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