120mm Special Forces Figure, Afghanistan.....

[Jeff T]

Hi everyone,

This is my first Figure post on PF.It is a Verlinden 120mm Special Forces Figure.

I would like to thank everyone who i've picked up tips and info while visiting PF as your knowledge has helped me out one hundred percent.

The Beanie and Backpack look a little shiny in the pics, but i think its the result of the harsh lighting i've used, i need to get a softbox or something to soften it a bit.

Sorry if the pics are a little large but i don't know how to reduce them properly on the program that i have on my PC yet.

Thanks for looking,

Jeff.

 

[phc35]

simply amazing, dude

 

[Guy]

Beautiful work Jeff........he looks so real.

 

[chris1]

he is cool
I hope you post more of your work

Chris

 

[Roc]

Jeff, very nice, keep up the good work.

Cheers
Roc

 

[Blind Pew]

Good stuff Jeff. Kit looks a bit crude here and there, but Verlinden do. I like your painting style, very crisp. A good job all round. Might it be an idea to varnish the glasses? Just a thought....... take care mate.

 

[Francis Gekiere]

good work, simply amazing.

francis

 

[Rob Brown]

very nice, would you care to share the colors and paint brand you used for the uniform?

 

[Jeff T]

Thanks a lot for the comments fellas.............

i really appreciate it.


Rob:The uniform was basecoated with Tamiya Acrylic Buff lightened a touch with white, then the light green areas and brown wavy stripes were done using Humbrol Enamels + Oils mixed to try and get the correct shade.

Light green:Humbrol 121 + Olive Green Oil Paint + White Oil Paint.

Brown Stripes:Humbrol 186 + 33Black + 100 Red Brown.

I use Oils mixed with the Enamels so they are easier to shade and highlight with darker and lighter mixes of these colours later.

Theres probably a much easier and better way to mix these colours, but this is what i've found is easiest for me.


Thanks again Guys,
Jeff.

 

[John Bowery]

Jeff,
Very lifelike.
cheers
John

 

[ArturM]

Hi jeff,
great work! Uniform looks very realistic. Compliments.
It is not my scale but I really like modern subject

Best regards
Artur

 

[Dan Morton]

Superb, Jeff! I really like it!

All the best,
Dan

 

[Jeff T]

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Thanks a lot John, Artur and Dan,

Can't tell you how much i appreciate your comments fellas.


Cheers,
Jeff.