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Post by deafpanzer on Jun 4, 2012 20:21:46 GMT -5
Since I am new here I thought I'd share the size of my figure.  I hope I didn't get you all excited? No, actually my figures I worked last year... ;D When I took those pictures I was still using crappy light bulbs then I changed to photographer bulbs and it worked much better as you can see the difference here... American GI during Korea War... from Dragon set.   They went with my Italeri M24 Chaffee...  Figures from Dragon for my Dragon Marder II... but with resin heads from Verlinden believe it or not!    Another Dragon figures... switched and used LifeColor paint for first time with those.    I hope to continue and improve my figure painting so you will find me visiting this section often. ;D |
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Post by TRM on Jun 4, 2012 20:57:52 GMT -5
Think you are on your way Andy!!! These look pretty good!! Really nice work on the uniforms btw!!  |
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Post by RossGary. on Jun 5, 2012 2:55:57 GMT -5
Nice work, Andy. They set off the vehicles a treat! Look much better with the daylight bulbs too. Keep 'em coming, mate!  Gary |
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Post by deafpanzer on Jun 5, 2012 10:48:56 GMT -5
TRM & RossGary- Many thanks! I have painted about 20 figures since my return to the hobby after a long break. I have tried different steps starting with different paints until I found my love LifeColor & Vallejo along with better paint brushes. Maybe you will enjoy this picture I created...  For sure I DO NOT miss using paint from Testor & Model Master... LOL I use W&N Series 7 brushes now and they really helps too. I am always open for feedback or free toots how to paint figures better. |
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Post by multicam on Jun 8, 2012 11:12:49 GMT -5
Nice work Andy! The helmet cover on the German infantry dude's back is outstanding. Great camo work!
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Post by deafpanzer on Jun 8, 2012 11:17:54 GMT -5
Thanks Nate!!! I wasn't sure if I got it right. I am still keen about painting full camo on the uniforms but one day I will have to especially for late-war armors when crews wore camo uniforms. AARRGGHH!!! Appreciate you taking your time to look...
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Post by spud on Jun 8, 2012 14:22:13 GMT -5
Swsome Stuff Andy. I love figures i think its still teh little boy inside of me that love soldiers. ;D ive order 2 books to hofully help me improve my fig painting,
I find it a killer when you see how the figure painters get all the light and shaddow to blend semlessly,
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Post by deafpanzer on Jun 8, 2012 18:45:37 GMT -5
Spud, thanks for the nice words. Always loved doing figure since I was about 10 years old. Following many great WIPs at forums really helped me. I followed Bodge for a long time and many other masters... still long way for me. Still struggling with face painting! Wish all of soldiers wore face paint like Mel...  That way it will be easy to paint all faces!!! |
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Post by bbd468 on Jun 8, 2012 19:26:43 GMT -5
Spud, thanks for the nice words. Always loved doing figure since I was about 10 years old. Following many great WIPs at forums really helped me. I followed Bodge for a long time and many other masters... still long way for me. Still struggling with face painting! Wish all of soldiers wore face paint like Mel... That way it will be easy to paint all faces!!! FRRRRREEEEEDDDDOOOOOMMMMM!!!! ;D sorry Andy, i just had to. Your figures look nice bro and they look great with your tanks. Speaking of tanks, i would love to get a better look at the Chaffee. I love that tank. Gary |
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Post by bigjohn on Jun 8, 2012 19:37:39 GMT -5
Man I love that movie.......... ;D Oh yeah..........and Andy...............Nice work on the figures bro. I'd say you have a very good handle on figure painting. I also like the W&N series 7 brushes. They are the best you can get in my book. And 3rd..............I'm with Gary, Lets see some for pics of that Chaffee........... |
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Post by deafpanzer on Jun 8, 2012 19:41:41 GMT -5
I know!!! I watched Braveheart more than 20 times and still never get tired of watching it. LOL
Thanks guys! Yeah Series 7 is expensive but worth every penny... I could see how much it really helps when I first used it.
I will post Chaffee in other thread... it was my fifth build since the return so I was still learning.
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Post by bbd468 on Jun 8, 2012 19:54:17 GMT -5
I know!!! I watched Braveheart more than 20 times and still never get tired of watching it. LOL Thanks guys! Yeah Series 7 is expensive but worth every penny... I could see how much it really helps when I first used it. I will post Chaffee in other thread... it was my fifth build since the return so I was still learning. SWEET! Andy i built the Italeri/Testors Chaffee during my learning curve. Cool coincidence. It was the first time i made my own weld beeds, Tarps, and a tiny amount of PE. I also agree on the series 7. Those dont touch anything but a figure.  Oh, and you all would love my scottish accent after watching that movie so much. ;D Gary |
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Post by deafpanzer on Jun 8, 2012 20:06:58 GMT -5
LMAO!!! Accent? Wish I can hear it... I am as deaf as a post. I use American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate. I am sure you know few signs...
Chaffee has been posted in Armor section. Anybody try latest Chaffee kit from AFV or Bronco yet?
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Post by bbd468 on Jun 8, 2012 20:36:59 GMT -5
LMAO!!! Accent? Wish I can hear it... I am as deaf as a post. I use American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate. I am sure you know few signs... Chaffee has been posted in Armor section. Anybody try latest Chaffee kit from AFV or Bronco yet? Andy, i havent been here very long either so yours is the first ive seen. I havent posted mine, and after seeing yours im not sure i want to post it now...LOL ;D I would love to build the bronco kit someday. It looks nice. Gary |
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Post by bigjohn on Jun 8, 2012 21:49:41 GMT -5
That Bronco Kit looks like a very nice kit. I'd love to have one my self.
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I hope I didn't get you all excited? No, actually my figures I worked last year... ;D
