1969
A Fixture
Been waiting for this update Ski, liking what I see so far, glad the work is going well for you and you are making some good progress now.
Cheers
Steve
Cheers
Steve
Completed 101ST AIRBORNE AT CARENTAN, JUNE 1944
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Henk
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I'm watching Steve, and enjoying.
As an armour modeler who's played at this for about 40 years, for what it's worth, the chipping is a bit heavy. But nothing that can't be fixed at the weathering stage.
As an aside, to add some context to my comment, chipping military vehicles has been a steadily increasing feature, much like heavy shading on figures, culminating in the cartoonist features we now often see, and which are now often considered a bench mark for quality painting.. As an ex military driver, I can attest that no military vehicle would be allowed to be that badly maintained, nor would the soldier responsible for the vehicle, let it get into such a state.
As an armour modeler who's played at this for about 40 years, for what it's worth, the chipping is a bit heavy. But nothing that can't be fixed at the weathering stage.
As an aside, to add some context to my comment, chipping military vehicles has been a steadily increasing feature, much like heavy shading on figures, culminating in the cartoonist features we now often see, and which are now often considered a bench mark for quality painting.. As an ex military driver, I can attest that no military vehicle would be allowed to be that badly maintained, nor would the soldier responsible for the vehicle, let it get into such a state.
rustyratliff
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Steve,
This is looking really good. I am looking forward to seeing this project come along.
Rusty
This is looking really good. I am looking forward to seeing this project come along.
Rusty
Hi Ski
Thanks for updates , sounds like it's going good ...hope we see some more pics
Happy benchtime
Nap
Thanks for updates , sounds like it's going good ...hope we see some more pics
Happy benchtime
Nap
Steve Ski
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Ya Buddy, ain't dat da trufe! Thanks, Dolf.
Thanks, Stevo. Finally, finally got to a workable stage. I just need to stay on focus, weathering can get wonky.
Thanks, Henk.
I agree, even with careful attention the chipping did get a little out of hand and will be addressed accordingly. However, your last comment, I do not agree. Once the battle starts the rigs become pigpens and paint back in the big WWII was not the quality of modern armor today. The chaos that ensued on D-Day made rig cleanliness and most maintenance a mute point, that is a fact. Remember, this rig is a side note to the story and not the focal point, a stand-in prop, if you will. Though I always try to be as accurate a possible in every build, artisitc is license is always a factor when considering a "story line" and how I plan out my presentations. In other words, Mate, I do understand and appreciate your concerns, but to me, it ain't that bigga deal.
Thanks, Rusty. Keeping this "In Scale" is the issue. As Henk observed, some of the chipping has gone afoul, so focus is the key. More to follow soon.
Thanks, Kevin. More to follow real soon, I hope.
Steve, do not attempt to adjust your dial, we have control of your television set,..........HA! Na, you're good. I have intentionally left the focus light on the supporting rig, hence the lack of pics, it's the figure work I am scrambling to get to. This trak-bike is just in the que right now and has to be completed before I get to "sniffin some paint", oils, and work the figures. I didn't want this SBS to be about the rig, or the outhouse, for that matter, but they are in the story line.
I've been itching to paint faces for over a month now and I'm going bonkers. But, being anal retentive as I can be at times, I have to clear the deck for the next phase. More to follow real soon.
Thank you, Gents.
Steve Ski
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Tanks, MrBMB!
Steve Ski
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Trackin it Now!
The Trak-bike has been completed, finally. Ok, for the technically inclined, it’s really a German Sd.kfz.2 Kettenkraftrad Typ HK 101. That’s a mouthful, so it shall henceforth be referred to as a “Trak-bike” for purposes of this article.
Note: As mentioned before, these tracks for this kit are pathetic and have a real tendency to break at the most inopportune time, while being installed. I painted, weathered, and left the sprockets uninstalled, so I could install the tracks over the sprockets, place the back end of the link over the rear running wheel, and carefully slip the sprocket into place. HA, ya right, they still broke. I had to “pin” each side in at least one link to keep these buggers from coming apart during installation. The design team gets a “swift kick in the pants” for that brain dead maneuver, IMHO! Ok, onward.
After using Mike Rinaldi’s “Oil Paint Rendering”, or OPR, I was decently happy with the results. This was, after all, my first attempt at weathering a vehicle using oils only,………..well almost. I did use Mig’s pigments to add a bit of mud crusty above the running gear and I also used a mix of pigments to form a Euro-earth tone and added thinner to splatter a bit on the rig lower sections. All in all, I do like the OPR method and will be using this quite a bit from here on out. Like I said before, I’m an oiler anyway, so what’s the big deal, right?
As you can see from the photos, I added some foliage using MiniNatur Plant tree foliage from Germany, to add interest and help support the story line. This stuff is great and I now need to replenish my stock, it’s very handy. I also made a few crates and some rope for the back end of the trak-bike as well as a cover tarp that has been drawn over by some of our characters. More on that later.
It might seem a bit odd having that MP40 sitting on the driver’s seat, but that will become obvious later, HA! I’m really not going to give up the story line just yet, but I’m sure there a few that have already figured this out.
Now that this trak-bike has been finished it will sit safely in the curio cabinet until the final dio placement. Next up, changing gears and painting faces, Yehaaaa!
Thanks for watchin. Cheers, Ski.
The Trak-bike has been completed, finally. Ok, for the technically inclined, it’s really a German Sd.kfz.2 Kettenkraftrad Typ HK 101. That’s a mouthful, so it shall henceforth be referred to as a “Trak-bike” for purposes of this article.
Note: As mentioned before, these tracks for this kit are pathetic and have a real tendency to break at the most inopportune time, while being installed. I painted, weathered, and left the sprockets uninstalled, so I could install the tracks over the sprockets, place the back end of the link over the rear running wheel, and carefully slip the sprocket into place. HA, ya right, they still broke. I had to “pin” each side in at least one link to keep these buggers from coming apart during installation. The design team gets a “swift kick in the pants” for that brain dead maneuver, IMHO! Ok, onward.
After using Mike Rinaldi’s “Oil Paint Rendering”, or OPR, I was decently happy with the results. This was, after all, my first attempt at weathering a vehicle using oils only,………..well almost. I did use Mig’s pigments to add a bit of mud crusty above the running gear and I also used a mix of pigments to form a Euro-earth tone and added thinner to splatter a bit on the rig lower sections. All in all, I do like the OPR method and will be using this quite a bit from here on out. Like I said before, I’m an oiler anyway, so what’s the big deal, right?
As you can see from the photos, I added some foliage using MiniNatur Plant tree foliage from Germany, to add interest and help support the story line. This stuff is great and I now need to replenish my stock, it’s very handy. I also made a few crates and some rope for the back end of the trak-bike as well as a cover tarp that has been drawn over by some of our characters. More on that later.
It might seem a bit odd having that MP40 sitting on the driver’s seat, but that will become obvious later, HA! I’m really not going to give up the story line just yet, but I’m sure there a few that have already figured this out.
Now that this trak-bike has been finished it will sit safely in the curio cabinet until the final dio placement. Next up, changing gears and painting faces, Yehaaaa!
Thanks for watchin. Cheers, Ski.
Ferris
A Fixture
Very, very cool Steve! Loving the finish on the KRad!
Adrian
Adrian
Hi Steve
Lovely bit of gardening there , the wheely/tracky thing looks great ...impressive detailing and modelling
That MP40 is intriguing....you little tease ...lol
Keep it safe in cabinet and bring on the next bits and bobs
Happy benchtime
Nap
Lovely bit of gardening there , the wheely/tracky thing looks great ...impressive detailing and modelling
That MP40 is intriguing....you little tease ...lol
Keep it safe in cabinet and bring on the next bits and bobs
Happy benchtime
Nap
1969
A Fixture
Been waiting for this moment, excellent job on the Trak-Bike Ski, looks even better with the foliage and stowage added, can't wait to see this in the diorama and to see what the final story is, going to be great.
Cheers
Steve
Cheers
Steve
Steve Ski
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Thanks, Henk, Kevin, and Ferris! Now the fun begins. Kevin, the veggies are pepper plant roots with the added foliage.
Thanks, Stevo. I got past the "crushing" stage this time, HA! Maybe my armor experience is a bit lacking, cause I really don't ever remember having such a fit over track installation. Onward to the oils, Me Hermano!
Thanks, Stevo. I got past the "crushing" stage this time, HA! Maybe my armor experience is a bit lacking, cause I really don't ever remember having such a fit over track installation. Onward to the oils, Me Hermano!
Steve Ski
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Let’s Face It, again,…….
Finally, I’m back to painting the faces, my favorite part, because I have so much to learn. So much so that I’ve already given #4 a wash down at least three times. As some of you may remember, this happens pretty much every time I get back to painting faces. I recon a more analytical approach might help my process. The fact that I was rushing the process might have something to do with it, too. That was a Bozo No-no. So, I let go and let it happen, so far so good.
Here's the line-up, but as you can see the fella in the back left has some serious eye issues that will need to be addressed before he gets a brush put to him. I was not impressed with this goofy overexaggerated face, but I’ll work with it as best as I can. A little scraping and putty work should bring him in line with the rest.
There is still quite a bit of work to be done to #4, but the basic tones are on and now some of the detail will be worked as soon as I get a hard dry on the oils. #3 has a very basic oil placement on him now, but he’s a long way behind #4.
Now that I’m happy with the eyes and the basic overall color tones I will work in the more defined shadows and highlights. I like to snap a few pics and scrutinize the faces on the computer where I can see just how they will appear once posted online. I already see areas of concern and they will be addressed soon enough.
I will also be using some of Mike-the-Kiwi’s techniques from his recently released book. The facial textures are what I’d like to learn and there’s no better time than the present. Also, I recently heard an interview from Mental Dental, David Lane, so I will work on some oil feathering as well. If I jack it up, I’ll break out the oven cleaner and Ruck Onward, what else am I gonna do, right?
You may have noticed the skin tone on #4 is much lighter than #3, but that will change to a more compatible appearance. Not everybody is going to look the same anyway, but I don’t want #4 looking sickly, if ya know what I mean. I was able to knock out #3 much quicker, within an hour or so. See, once back in the groove things move much more smoothly, or kinda sorta?
Thanks for watching. Cheers, Ski.
Finally, I’m back to painting the faces, my favorite part, because I have so much to learn. So much so that I’ve already given #4 a wash down at least three times. As some of you may remember, this happens pretty much every time I get back to painting faces. I recon a more analytical approach might help my process. The fact that I was rushing the process might have something to do with it, too. That was a Bozo No-no. So, I let go and let it happen, so far so good.
Here's the line-up, but as you can see the fella in the back left has some serious eye issues that will need to be addressed before he gets a brush put to him. I was not impressed with this goofy overexaggerated face, but I’ll work with it as best as I can. A little scraping and putty work should bring him in line with the rest.
There is still quite a bit of work to be done to #4, but the basic tones are on and now some of the detail will be worked as soon as I get a hard dry on the oils. #3 has a very basic oil placement on him now, but he’s a long way behind #4.
Now that I’m happy with the eyes and the basic overall color tones I will work in the more defined shadows and highlights. I like to snap a few pics and scrutinize the faces on the computer where I can see just how they will appear once posted online. I already see areas of concern and they will be addressed soon enough.
I will also be using some of Mike-the-Kiwi’s techniques from his recently released book. The facial textures are what I’d like to learn and there’s no better time than the present. Also, I recently heard an interview from Mental Dental, David Lane, so I will work on some oil feathering as well. If I jack it up, I’ll break out the oven cleaner and Ruck Onward, what else am I gonna do, right?
You may have noticed the skin tone on #4 is much lighter than #3, but that will change to a more compatible appearance. Not everybody is going to look the same anyway, but I don’t want #4 looking sickly, if ya know what I mean. I was able to knock out #3 much quicker, within an hour or so. See, once back in the groove things move much more smoothly, or kinda sorta?
Thanks for watching. Cheers, Ski.
Warren SMITH
A Fixture
Amazing work..
Steve Ski
PlanetFigure Supporter
Thanks, Henk and Warren.
I'm gonna take this slow and low, learning a few new tricks can be tricky, pun intended, lol.
I'm gonna take this slow and low, learning a few new tricks can be tricky, pun intended, lol.
Hi Ski
Those are great posts on the faces , skin tones look good so far
Good suggestion looking at them on a screen
Following with interest
Have fun
Happy benchtime
Nap
Those are great posts on the faces , skin tones look good so far
Good suggestion looking at them on a screen
Following with interest
Have fun
Happy benchtime
Nap
1969
A Fixture
Good to see the progress on the figure painting, nice work on the heads, looking forward to next update.
Cheers
Steve
Cheers
Steve
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