WIP No Sanctuary...

[rossgary]

Hi Folks, it's been a while since I contributed something, so here we are!
I've been working on this one for a while now, it's nowhere near finished but, I thought I'd post just to keep you all updated.
It's a vignette on the theme of three SS men taking refuge in a ruined church at the height of the Ardennes offensive. I tried to make the expressions on their faces reflect the fact that there was a 'no prisoners' order in effect with regards to SS and Paratroops.

So, here's where I'm up to so far..

The church ruin was carved from a slab of crystacast plaster. This sets like rock and is a nightmare to carve.

I'll update as soon as I get time.
All the best,
Gary

 

[Alex Long]

I like the look of this so far, nice poses on the figures and a good choice of heads. Ruined church looks great too. Just as a point of interest and since you mentioned that the crystacast plaster was a nightmare to carve, have you ever tried Balsa Foam? I've not had a go with it personally but have seen the results of others efforts which were superb and by all accounts extremely easy to work with.

Looking forward to the painting.

Alex.

 

[pmfs]

Very promissing Ross. This will be a stunner when painted.
Following.

Pedro.

 

[rossgary]

Thanks Guys,
Alex, I've seen the effects that can be achieved with balsa foam and always fancied having a try. One of those things I'll have to attempt at some point.
Pedro, you have more faith in my painting skills than I do, my friend I'll give it my best though!

Gary.

 

[megroot]

Great vignette.
Looking forward to the painted version.

marc

 

[DarioZ]

Great dynamic scene, I like the atmosphere!
I look forward to painting.

Regards
Darek

 

[tiberius57]

Very nice composition!
Can't wait to see it painted!
Cheers,
Zeno

 

[Sturm Grenadier]

Hello Gary, Nice looking scene you have going there. Will follow this one. Regards, SG

 

[HIKARU_REMOVED]

It is a wonderful scene.
I would like to see the form where this vignette was painted.
Excellent progress!
　
Mitsutaka

 

[pmfs]

Thanks Guys,
Alex, I've seen the effects that can be achieved with balsa foam and always fancied having a try. One of those things I'll have to attempt at some point.
Pedro, you have more faith in my painting skills than I do, my friend I'll give it my best though!

Gary.

Yes Ross, I have faith on my friends very much.
Let´s paint now!
Pedro.

 

[T-34/85]

Great work so far Looking forward to seeing it done

 

[rossgary]

OK Lads, it's finally done!
I'll let the pics do the talking on this...

Thanks for looking Guys!
Gary.

 

[pmfs]

Nice scene Ross! The Germans are scared.

Pedro.

 

[T-34/85]

Fantastic! The look of terror on their faces is excellent. Well done!

 

[Russ5281]

Looks really good! They look terrified.

Russ

 

[Zastrow.cuirassier]

Great

 

[Goetz]

Full of atmosphere!

 

[Karlosfandango]

Really nice, great storey telling!
Looks cold too!