dennis
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Post by dennis on Jul 13, 2015 14:25:46 GMT -5
Hello all, It has been a fair while since I posted any work on the site, so to rectify this I am going to post a WIP on my latest 2 models. These are a pair from the excellent Tommy’s War range entitled Christmas Truce 1914. In the box you get a British Tommy and a German Landser in the act of shaking hands. I have painted these mainly with Scale 75 acrylics, these acrylics dry to a dead flat matt finish ideal for clothing & equipment. I also used them for the flesh tones and I am very pleased with the results. For leather work I used my Vallejo and Andrea acrylics, because these dry with a slight sheen. I am going to base these two on a snowy/frosty landscape and finish them with a slighty muddy appearance. I will post the completed model meanwhile thanks for popping by and please enjoy. Dennis.     |
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Post by Leon on Jul 13, 2015 15:23:22 GMT -5
Figures look great Dennis!  |
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Post by wbill76 on Jul 13, 2015 15:54:34 GMT -5
Nice pair Dennis!
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vlpbruce
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Post by vlpbruce on Jul 13, 2015 21:06:27 GMT -5
These look really good Dennis. I look forward to seeing more.
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Wes
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Post by Wes on Jul 14, 2015 3:45:22 GMT -5
Fantastic. The scale 75 paints seem to be awesome. I need to look into getting some.
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dennis
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Post by dennis on Jul 15, 2015 14:24:22 GMT -5
Thanks everyone for your comments. Wes the Scale 75 paints are giving great results so far really matt finish. Here is some views of the finished model on its plinth. It was my first attempt to portray a snowy landscape, I looked at various photographs of the truce and tried to portray that initial meeting before the ground got trampled on. Thanks for popping in. Dennis    |
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Post by Leon on Jul 15, 2015 15:21:06 GMT -5
Great finish Dennis! Beautifully done. |
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Post by wbill76 on Jul 15, 2015 16:39:53 GMT -5
Works perfectly Dennis! Nice choice for the base and ground work.
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thechaos
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Post by thechaos on Jul 16, 2015 0:52:21 GMT -5
WOW looks good. I love it.
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Post by deafpanzer on Jul 16, 2015 13:16:19 GMT -5
OUTSTANDING work!!! One of the best I have seen out of your man cave...
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Post by nicusi on Jul 20, 2015 0:45:57 GMT -5
Hi Dennis!
I've included this beautiful set form Tommy's Figurines on my wishlist too. Now, when I see what an awesome result you'v got, I'm more determined to get it for the winter session.
I like very much your composition, nothing is forced, the groundwork is just what it meant to be.
Warm congrats for such a lovelly result, mate!
Cheers,
Nicolae
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Post by wing_nut on Jul 20, 2015 6:24:13 GMT -5
That's some really exquisite painting. You got skills my firend.
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dennis
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Post by dennis on Jul 21, 2015 1:28:20 GMT -5
Leon, wbill76, thechaos, Andy & Nicusi thank you all for your kind comments they are appreciated.
I am back in the man cave working on a 70mm 17th Lancer 1854 from Art Girona, when I get it done I will post the results.
See you then
Dennis
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Jeff the 57th
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Post by Jeff the 57th on Jul 21, 2015 8:12:33 GMT -5
Just spectacular.
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Post by Deano on Jul 21, 2015 8:28:23 GMT -5
Excellent work Dennis , thats some master figure painting right there !!!!!
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Post by Steve Zuleski on Jul 21, 2015 8:56:10 GMT -5
Wow Dennis, awesome work buddy, love em both! You nailed that ground work perfectly. Bravo!!
Cheers, Ski.
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dennis
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Post by dennis on Jul 22, 2015 9:35:21 GMT -5
Hi Jeff the 57th, Deano & Steve thank you all for kind comments I appreciate that.
Post again soon.
Dennis
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Post by tobias5555 on Jul 22, 2015 13:51:10 GMT -5
Very good painting
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Post by desertrat on Jul 23, 2015 14:41:36 GMT -5
superb!!!! lovely little scene, really like how you've done the snow, not to mention everything else!!!!!
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Post by kiwibelg on Aug 1, 2015 3:39:05 GMT -5
Hi Dennis,
I really like this.... Dramatic, thought provoking and sober all at the same time. You have really captured that cold/ weary look on both figures, (excellent painting mate) and the accompanying groundwork is top notch.
Just thinking about this scene makes you realise the dire situation these soldiers faced....they were probably dead within a few days due to fighting or being lined up before a firing squad...
Cheers,
Shay
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Post by dennis on Aug 2, 2015 2:16:23 GMT -5
Thanks Shay
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