Advance to Arnhem 1/16 scale

[Steve Brodie]

Those faces are sublime

 

[Steve Ski]

Thanks for the compliment, Steve.

 

[Steve Ski]

Tweaking the Tones

Not being happy with the prior test results I cleaned up the appearance of the "white-wash" and added darker tones to the reddish and green areas as well as a very light green shading tone to the tan areas. The over all green tone is becoming more visible and gives the smock a more blended appearance. I'm calling this test run a success.

This camo pattern is naturally slow going, but I'm liking the results so far and I'm having a hootin ditty of a time at it!


More to follow, comments welcome. Cheers, Ski.

 

[TERRYSOMME1916]

Camo looking really good, I shy away from that stuff as its hard to shadow and highlight without ruining the appearance of camo patterns but you can see it all clearly on your result as well as the faded/worn areas, careful weathering when all of the figures are in place will finish this of to perfection.
TERRY

 

[1969]

I agree that this is a success Ski, looking very good and not easy to achieve.
Cheers
Steve

 

[Steve Ski]

Thanks Guys,

It's slow, but steady. I imagine I'll be bug eyed by the time I get all four done, lol. And that is why a few good ol war movies in the DVD player are so essential!

 

[Nap]

Hi Ski

You just carry on having a hootin ditty and watching inspiring movies ....nice progress , certainly make a difference even now ...so carry on at the bench and enjoy

It's going to be a cracking set

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Steve Ski]

Tanks Mr. Nap, I will carry on, Sir!

 

[Steve Ski]

Steady Progress

Just a minor update for now. I've been working this camo pattern all week, it's been plugging along at a reasonable rate.As you can see, each and every section must be painted separately, so there really are no shortcuts.I have been able to duplicate my oil tones when they become unworkable, or at least so close you'd never be able to notice.That was one of my concerns when starting the camo pattern, consistent tones on each individual smock, not the four separate smocks as a whole.They all need slight variations from each other for realism.

So far I have gotten a bit of rhythm going and the pace has picked up slightly, but there won't be any way to speed this up much more than my current pace. This certainly isn't the toughest camo pattern out there, but it does take time to work it.

I will continue along the lower back portion of the smock and then knock out the ammo pouches and gear in the rear before I go on to the next three figures.

I'm pretty happy with the palette set up right now, the tones seem to be working well. I'm a bit anxious to complete this figure alone, but I'll stick with the smocks until all four figures are done.I hate going back to relearn formulas I may have forgotten just a few days or even a week back.Steady ar she goes!


More on the way and thanks for watchin. Cheers, Ski.

 

[Chris Oldfield]

Great detail painting on the smocks & web equipment, Steve - I can't wait to see the finished vignette!
Merry Christmas & a better 2021 to you & yours.

 

[Dolf]

Amazing work with all those details!

Looking forward to the finished dio/vignette!


Cheers!

 

[Helm]

Looking excellent Ski nice work
Steve

 

[Steve Ski]

Thank you Gentlemen! Yall have a Merry Christmas and a much better 2021 as well!

 

[Nap]

Hi Ski

Catching up a bit ...nice plugging away from you on these , that smocks coming along well

Thanks for updates

Happy festive season to you and all family's, stay safe and wishing a better 21,

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Steve Ski]

Upper Torso Done for Now

After finishing the camo pattern on the upper torso I went ahead and took care of the web gear and finished the smock collar. Well, why stop there, right? So, I went ahead and took care of the helmet too, why not. I added a string for the canteen cap using thin copper wire and also took care of any issues that were visible. I'll set this figure aside for now and continue on with the next figure in the same fashion. Once all the figures reach this point I'll go back and take care of the hands, trousers, and boots.

Any questions or comments feel free to holler and thanks for watchin. Cheers, Ski.

 

[Nap]

Hi Ski

Hope you had a good festive time and all's well

A comment ...."wish I coukd paint smocks like that"

That's looking the business as does the helmet and webbing ...bravo young Sir !

Question .....will you add wings onto the smocks ?

Great update and thanks for sharing

Happy benchtime

Stay safe and see you in 21 !

Nap

 

[Dolf]

Beautifully done, Steve! Amazing work!


Cheers!

 

[santi fernandez]

OHHHH yeahh!!
Great paint.
Santi.

 

[Steve Ski]

Tanks Nap, and yes we had a great holiday, hope you did as well. The Para wings went to the NCO's at the time only, but later all qualified received them, as per my technical advisor, the sculptor, Stevo.

Thank you Dolf, great appreciated.

Thanks Santi, thanks for stopping by.

 

[Cannonball]

Great work on this so far Steve. The camo work on the Denison smock is superb. Love how it’s coming together.

Neal