WIP A Brave New World

[Wayneb]

Isn't funny how we all try to seem so smart and technical, when in reality, an ankle monitor never stopped me from being an ass...……………………………………………………………….

Wayne

 

[DEL]

I admit to wondering myself....it will be a difficult balancing act for sure ....but looking forward to the challenge

I guess the call is do you go realistic, fantastic or a combination of both. You can't beat nettles for a bit of height as well as their remarkable powers of recovery. If yo feel the need for a splash of colour the purples of the Buddleia might fit the bill. It's invasive and tough as old boots . Dandelions could also work.

 

[grasshopper]

My thought: look to those you see as being flowers of hope..

 

[kagemusha]

I guess the call is do you go realistic, fantastic or a combination of both. You can't beat nettles for a bit of height as well as their remarkable powers of recovery. If yo feel the need for a splash of colour the purples of the Buddleia might fit the bill. It's invasive and tough as old boots . Dandelions could also work.

I think that to try and categorise....i.e. real or fantasy....is lost on plants/vegetation at model scales....what I just want to do is create an illusion of my 'nature reclaiming it's own' synopsis.
Personally....with model bases...I think the best you can get is 'seasonal'.
At the end of the day...it's fun to do....and makes a world of difference to any piece.

Sorry if that's too technical Wayne

 

[grasshopper]

That’s bang on

 

[kagemusha]

Awaiting some bits and pieces so I can continue

 

[kagemusha]

Whilst waiting for some stuff to arrive I carried on with the main base.
I have now fixed it to it's plinth...and started blending it in with some grass and fauna on the surrounding area....followed with some washes etc.
First an overview of the whole base and plinth.



And some detail shots of where it's at for now....






With this done...and the rest of the bits I was waiting for having arrived...I can now return to completing the head and hand.

to be continued.........

 

[grasshopper]

That works...really well in terms of colour, in terms of composition..

 

[Wayneb]

Interesting balancing act of colour looks to be coming along very well.....

Wayne

 

[Helm]

Looks the biz Ron nice one and yup eating my words re the head already damn it
Steve

 

[kagemusha]

That works...really well in terms of colour, in terms of composition..

I am happy with how it's progressing....a lot more work to be done...fine tuning etc.

 

[grasshopper]

No more Dettol bathing!

 

[kagemusha]

Interesting balancing act of colour looks to be coming along very well.....

Wayne

Hi mate....glad you like where it's at so far

 

[1969]

Nice work Ron, liking it a lot !!

Steve

 

[kagemusha]

Looks the biz Ron nice one and yup eating my words re the head already damn it
Steve

Nice one Steve

Still quite a bit to do on the head and hand....so you may yet be proven right

 

[kagemusha]

No more Dettol bathing!

Never say never mate....not when it's me we're talking about

 

[kagemusha]

Nice work Ron, liking it a lot !!

Steve

Many thanks mate

 

[Richie]

Hi Ron,
That base has progressed so much from the initial washes mate, the attention to detail in picking out key areas plus the colour composition and blending is just lovely. Even more so when you consider a large proportion will be covered with the hand etc. but underneath parts will be still visible through the fingers and hydraulic pistons.
Really looking forward to seeing this one progress. Brilliant S.B.S. so much to pick up on.
Intrigued about the new parts you have ordered
cheers
Richie

 

[Gellso]

Hi Ron,
Lovely work here mate.
Great that you've expanded on your technique so others like me can steal more from you!!!!
Much appreciated for the detailed sbs and the pieces looks fantastic.

Gells

 

[kagemusha]

Morning Richie....yep...it's moved on a bit....there is so much detail to play with on the base....almost a project in it's own right.
Composition and colour have been a constant headache....so easy to get carried away on areas that will be lost forever once the head and hand go on.
So pleased you are finding the SBS helpful....as for the extra bits..............