outerlimtz
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Post by outerlimtz on Mar 20, 2024 22:28:38 GMT -5
 I used to paint pewter figures many moons ago. They turned out well. But this is my first plastic figure. Not bad I think. Watched a lot of videos on how to paint them. Using Vallejo paints. If I try and add eyes, he looks cross-eyed. Doesn't work for me. Started the commander tonight as well. They were primed with Mr. surfacer black primer, then a fine white mist coat from the top down. THe paint looks a bit thick but it is several layers of very thinned out paint.   |
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stikpusher
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Post by stikpusher on Mar 20, 2024 23:33:08 GMT -5
Very nice work! I really like those Tri Star crew figures. The quality of the molding is top notch.
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Post by Tobi on Mar 21, 2024 3:14:42 GMT -5
If I try and add eyes, he looks cross-eyed. Doesn't work for me. Started the commander tonight as well. They were primed with Mr. surfacer black primer, then a fine white mist coat from the top down. THe paint looks a bit thick but it is several layers of very thinned out paint. That's normal. Few figure painters get it right with the first try. Practice, practice, practice... And lots of studying uniform pictures for the camo schemes. |
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Post by moparmadness on Mar 21, 2024 19:36:01 GMT -5
Great work. I’ve never seen Tristar figures. They look good.
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Post by Tobi on Mar 22, 2024 0:20:02 GMT -5
Tristar has disappeared from the market. Severall of their kits were again released by HobbyBoss. They were nicely fine detailed.
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Post by buddho on Mar 22, 2024 4:01:04 GMT -5
Excellent painting, wow!
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jester75
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Post by jester75 on Mar 22, 2024 8:44:19 GMT -5
Braver than I, sir, but you've inspired me. A damned good start if you ask me!
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Post by Steve Zuleski on Mar 22, 2024 10:50:47 GMT -5
Great progress, looks fine from here. On the eyes, you might want to try a side glance to make it easier, if possible. Painting eyes dead ahead is tricky, but can be done, as Tobi said, with a lot of practice. No worries, I still fight that part myself all the time, lol.
Ruck On, OL, looks good.
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outerlimtz
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Post by outerlimtz on Mar 24, 2024 8:17:45 GMT -5
Braver than I, sir, but you've inspired me. A damned good start if you ask me! You can do it. Time to expand your horizons. 🤣 |
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Post by handiabled on Mar 24, 2024 9:22:29 GMT -5
Braver than I, sir, but you've inspired me. A damned good start if you ask me! I'm with Eric on this. For a first figure I think your efforts were great |
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Post by BattleScale Collectica Show on Mar 25, 2024 11:14:12 GMT -5
very nice.
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