Steve Ski
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Gee Wiz Tony, couldn't you have picked a more difficult camo pattern? HA! Looks good from here and the face is coming along nicely. The "stare" is there, you pegged it.
WIP Critique Australian SAS Vietnam bust, Naked Army 1/6 scale conversion
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Tony
All I am going to say is we all like "sneak peaks" ...looks great
Look forward to more of the same
Happy benchtime
Nap
All I am going to say is we all like "sneak peaks" ...looks great
Look forward to more of the same
Happy benchtime
Nap
Tony Dawe
A Fixture
So after a week of painting Tiger stripe camo, here’s how far I’ve managed to get. I’m seeing tiger stripes in my dreams now.
Chris Oldfield
A Fixture
I'd say that's a particularly realistic attempt at tigerstripe camo, Tony! Nice one.
Hi Tony
Now that camo looks really good ......time well spent for sure ...a " like " isn't enough
You've certainly achieved the effect looking at the original you have
Goes without saying ..it's a impressive piece even at this stage
Thanks for sharing
Happy Benchtime
Nap
Now that camo looks really good ......time well spent for sure ...a " like " isn't enough
You've certainly achieved the effect looking at the original you have
Goes without saying ..it's a impressive piece even at this stage
Thanks for sharing
Happy Benchtime
Nap
Tony Dawe
A Fixture
Thanks for your comments chaps.
I think I’ve unlocked the “code” of how to paint Tiger stripe. Mostly through a process of trial and error.
I’m working my way down the sleeves now, and then I’ll go back over the camo and do a million tiny touch ups.
I think I’ve unlocked the “code” of how to paint Tiger stripe. Mostly through a process of trial and error.
I’m working my way down the sleeves now, and then I’ll go back over the camo and do a million tiny touch ups.
Totally agree there Chris
One hell of a challenge and boy is Tony pulling this off
Great to see his dedication and skill
Happy benchtime
Nap
Chris Oldfield
A Fixture
Great interpretation, Tony!
Jimmy S
Well-Known Member
Tony can you post some smaller photos so we can see the overall effect?
Hi Jimmy
Hope all is well
Hope Tony doesn't mind here's smaller images using his last set of pics
Nap
Jimmy S
Well-Known Member
Brilliant I don't think the close ups were doing it justice. Bit like the Mona Lisa when you get up close. These show the overall effect a lot better. This is motivating me to crack on with more tiger stripes.
Steve Ski
A Fixture
Tiger stripe is looking really good, I'd say you nailed it.
Tony Dawe
A Fixture
Hi guys
Just returned from a long weekend with mates staying at a beach house, where we painted our models and drank far too much.
I’ve managed to crack on with my bust. Back pack, weapon and webbing have now been base coated and needs to be camouflaged and then weathered. Still only painted in acrylics at this stage. Next step is to apply oil washes.
Just returned from a long weekend with mates staying at a beach house, where we painted our models and drank far too much.
I’ve managed to crack on with my bust. Back pack, weapon and webbing have now been base coated and needs to be camouflaged and then weathered. Still only painted in acrylics at this stage. Next step is to apply oil washes.
Chris Oldfield
A Fixture
Webbing & M16 look excellent, Tony - can't wait to see the finished bust!
Agree there Chris ..this is going to be something special
Must mention the way the face looks ....WOW!!!!?
Look forward to more
Hope your heads recovered after the weekend
Happy benchtime
Nap
Mike - The Kiwi
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Just keeps getting better mate!
Liking combination of cam & variety of textures.
It’s inspiring work & shows versatility of Naked Army figures.
Can’t help thinking I’ll do more if these guys one day.
MikeTheKiwi
Liking combination of cam & variety of textures.
It’s inspiring work & shows versatility of Naked Army figures.
Can’t help thinking I’ll do more if these guys one day.
MikeTheKiwi
Tony Dawe
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Thanks Chris, I’m just as eager as you are to see how this turns out mate.
Hi Nap, had a couple of dusty mornings after some rather excellent bottles of Shiraz (many actually). I’m amazed I got any painting done and all. I have an intriguing idea for presenting this bust, but I’ll leave you in suspense for a few more weeks while I finish up the painting.
Kia Ora Mike, thanks for your comments mate. I’d love to see you tackle another NA piece, but I won’t hold my breath. I’m still working on the eyes and intend to do more touch ups on the face before I cover it in camo creme.
Hi Nap, had a couple of dusty mornings after some rather excellent bottles of Shiraz (many actually). I’m amazed I got any painting done and all. I have an intriguing idea for presenting this bust, but I’ll leave you in suspense for a few more weeks while I finish up the painting.
Kia Ora Mike, thanks for your comments mate. I’d love to see you tackle another NA piece, but I won’t hold my breath. I’m still working on the eyes and intend to do more touch ups on the face before I cover it in camo creme.
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