Nate's 2011 models! From debutant to novice :)

[multicam]

Alright, so hello all. Name's Nate aka multicam and I've returned to modeling after a 20 leave of absence I absolutely love the hobby now and have been hard at it since last summer. While preparing to post these pics, I realize how much I've learned and how much progress I've made over the last few months. I'm not to the level of most of you on here, but soon will be ;D so have patience with me. Also, any hints, tips, critiques that you wanna share, are welcome.

Tamiya Humvee w/ Bushmaster first kit I ever painted and weathered. Did it with my son.
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Tamiya Challenger I this time. 2nd model, and this time I worked on dry brushing, and added streaking and more weathering to my repertoire. Also, tried out the herb camo netting.

From the rear, though it's blurry (sorry), you can see the fire extinguisher on which I tried my first attempt at the HS technique. I was pleased enough. Bad thing about contemporary vehicles is the limited weathering



Also did a figure with this one in British DPMs that was my first, though I gotta take another pic

Next one I did was the Revell leicht Wolf. I chose to do a custom ISAF version based on a couple of photos I found online of actual German KSK units serving in afghanistan. My first camo pattern as well as my first custom work. Though I did make some rookie mistakes. After taking considerable care masking the windows and the headlights, I sprayed a matte finish to lock down the weathering without masking



This one you can see my custom tarps on the side (made from foil yogurt tops ) and my netting that turned out pretty well.

in the above you can see the "canvas" top that I removed to give it an open back look. I also left off the rear and rear right and left side panels/windows. Now all I need to do is fill it with AM stowage and G36s etc. ;D

Ok, here's my best to date Tamiya's SAS Jeep. This one has a lot of firsts...


My first scratchbuilds... racks for jerry cans, straps for packs/canteens...

My first base... my first sculpting work (sleeping rolls/tarps on front)

Also, first extensive figure work (pretty pleased), also first thorough use of HS technique.

Lastly my current WIP which I'm doing wholly with my airbrush (first ) Trumpeter Stryker M1126 ICV which has my first PE experience and for which I've got some cool AM stowage.


Let me know what you think. More to come!

[multicam]

A great and much appreciated critique Dicky. I totally agree with you on the Jerry cans. I like the doing it up front tip . You hit the nail on the head with the "get in a hurry˝ thing. I've found that I demand a little more of myself with each build and a bit more perfection each time. Most importantly I'm learning to slow down ! Also learning a lot from all you fellas as well. I've come a long way from the glue fingerprints on the unpainted 55 Chevy of my youth! :/ thanks very much White Wizard, your comments are appreciated and always welcome!

[multicam]

Well said, mate! Except for the last bit: you're too modest

[multicam]

Thanks Chris

[nemesis]

Hi Nate,

as the others have said you have shown some excellent progression with you work so far, which can only bode well for the future.

If i may i have a couple of suggestions for you concerning the SAS Landrover, or more accurately the base. To me it looks like the Landrover is sitting on top of the ground work and not in it, if you see what i mean? Also there are no tyre tracks leading to the Landrover, which begs the question, "how did it get there". Other than that i think you have done very well and i look forward to seeing more of your work in the future, especially the Stryker.

Regards from the Swamp

Eth