Completed Critique 1/35 Russian Assault Troops

[sam b]

Hi all, long time no post. This my second finished piece since Euro ..... Im a huge fan of Darius Miniature and this wedge is no exception. I had an idea of the figures I wanted to use the minute I saw it, I use warrior Russian Assault troops. I changed a head and the pose of the top figure slightly and put a PPsh41 in the hand of the lower one. I painted in Vallejo and Life colour acrylic with a lot of air brushing and I've started using a retarder in the mix to prolong working time of the paint and now I'm painting up from the shadows. Anyway I hope you like it, please feel free to comment. Thanks Sam Brayne

 

[legend69]

Excellent. Lovely little scene. Really need to get my hand on some of these wedges.

 

[pmfs]

Very nice Sam, I like the dynamism and tension of the vignette.

Pedro

 

[Einion]

Those figures work great with the wedgie, nice choice. On the painting I think the tank looks pretty great overall; I think the figures could do with a bit more highlighting though, more shadowing on the uniforms wouldn't hurt either. It also looks obvious in a few spots that you've worked up from the darks (show-through); working from the midtone in both directions as is more common does help prevent this.

On the construction, the only thing that I think is immediately obvious is that sort of double edge on the rear face where the plastic card (?) doesn't quite blend seamlessly with the corner of the resin casting, I know it's not visible from the front view but it really stands out when you spot it.

Einion

 

[Martin Vlcek]

super

 

[sam b]

Thanks for the comment gent
Einion thanks for the heads up Ill take what you said on board ..
sam

 

[DarioZ]

Great idea!
Super composition, congratulations!

Regards
Darek

 

[Carlos69]

Sam how's it goin ? Good to see you posting your works, this looks great ! I also have this piece on my bench ready to start ... The figures you chose fit this tight little scene really well ! The composition with the classic three levels is a good call buddy !

Nice one Sam


Carl

 

[Figurenfreund66]

Great work - i like it !

Hendryk

 

[sam b]

Derek thanks for your comment glad you like it

Cheers Carlos , will your be Russian front loads of snow n cold Germans ? Its a great kit though mate you'll lots of fun with it .
sam

 

[sam b]

Thanks Hendryk

 

[Carlos69]

Sam ... You know me to well brotha ! ; ) I love Dareks wedgies !

 

[Sturm Grenadier]

Hello Sam, Great vignette with your T34 wedgie. The painting of the figures and tank look fantastic. Regards, SG

 

[Mike Stevens]

Looking good Sam.

 

[Vaux]

A very original work, and I love looking, looking and looking at these works.
Congratulations!

 

[Ferris]

Like it a lot. I think the composition with the different levels is really well done!
Cheers,
Adrian

 

[Ron Tamburrini]

Great little scene Sam

Ron

 

[smudger1960]

Hi sam,great work again on this latest work,always look forward to seeing your vignettes and this one is another beauty,congratulations mate

Brian

 

[sam b]

Thanks everyone for your comments they are much appreciated sam