WIP Alpine Waffen SS set #35168

[billyturnip]

It looks ok to me Roger.
It's only when you look at it real close that you see that it is not brilliant(Not meant to sound the way it did).
But I think it is one of those paintjobs that when you stand back and look at it, it gives the desired effect.
And anyway camo is never easy to do.

I know exactly what you mean Ralph, it looks ok to me at a reasonable viewing distance but doesn't hold up well to closer scrutiny. Thanks for being so honest.

 

[Viking Bob]

Stop beating yourself up, for a first attempt its good, don't think I would have got this far with out reaching for the dettol.
keep going

 

[billyturnip]

Stop beating yourself up, for a first attempt its good, don't think I would have got this far with out reaching for the dettol.
keep going

Thanks for the vote of confidence Bob.
The Dettol bottle is just what I was contemplating.

 

[Oda]

Loving these little figures so far Oda.
I wasn't planning on using these two but I have a 1/35 SDKfz 251 in the stash that might benefit from the inclusion of a couple of "Oh no, not more Germans".
If Kostas will be interested I'll send him in progress pics on messenger.

Oh I know he will be,so start sending....

Oda.

 

[Viking Bob]

Thanks for the vote of confidence Bob.
The Dettol bottle is just what I was contemplating.

Its your fault that I have ordered this morning, two German Paras from Alpine. If any one can f☆☆☆ up, I can.

 

[billyturnip]

Its your fault that I have ordered this morning, two German Paras from Alpine. If any one can f☆☆☆ up, I can.

Which two? I hope they're wearing splinter pattern smocks.
C'mon Bob, let's go for it!

I've applied a couple of dusty washes to disguise my iffy camo painting, maybe this is the way for me to tackle it.

 

[Richie]

Hi Roger,
I have only had a go at a few camo uniforms. I was given a tip to unify the colours by applying with a spray gun a fine mist of very watery black. I used to have this book but sold it, I can recommend it if you are going to do anymore. It has all the camo variants in.
cheers
Richie

 

[billyturnip]

Cheers Richie.
I'm quite keen to do some more Alpine figs but with camo..... hmmmm.

 

[JonH]

Hello Roger.
I see a German soldier in SS smock,spring/summer pattern. What can I say?
I think that at this scale it's a far more realistic impression than if you'd exactly reproduced the pattern.
Jon

 

[Martin64]

Camo and tartans aren`t for everyone . Still a convincing first result .
I think that the approach of Calvin Tan with painting the "browns" and then adding the green "islands" and their darker borders and finally adding the dark brown/black zones works very well. If you feel you can do better go for it - I am sure that you will overcome the difficulties .
Blending of the different tones can be done by mixing a portion of the "base tone" into each different camo color. Maybe this is not necessary with the tones of Andrea`s paint set.
My two cents. Cheers, Martin

 

[billyturnip]

Hello Roger.
I see a German soldier in SS smock,spring/summer pattern. What can I say?
I think that at this scale it's a far more realistic impression than if you'd exactly reproduced the pattern.
Jon

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Camo and tartans aren`t for everyone . Still a convincing first result .
I think that the approach of Calvin Tan with painting the "browns" and then adding the green "islands" and their darker borders and finally adding the dark brown/black zones works very well. If you feel you can do better go for it - I am sure that you will overcome the difficulties .
Blending of the different tones can be done by mixing a portion of the "base tone" into each different camo color. Maybe this is not necessary with the tones of Andrea`s paint set.
My two cents. Cheers, Martin

Jon, Martin, thanks for your input, it's much appreciated. I think I'll plough on and see what the end result is. All the lovely folds and creases in the smock are assisting my method I think.
The plan was to base the two figure in the set together but if the second one ends up better I might have to have a rethink.

 

[anstontyke]

Hmm, not sure.

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If Man-Jin Kim hadn't done such a incredible job of the boxart I might not be feeling so inadequate.

some of us can only dream of reaching your level of inadequatecy mate, from what i see in the pictures you are producing another nice figure.

tony

 

[billyturnip]

some of us can only dream of reaching your level of inadequatecy mate, from what i see in the pictures you are producing another nice figure.

tony

Cheers Tony, let's hope so.

 

[Viking Bob]

Which two? I hope they're wearing splinter pattern smocks.
C'mon Bob, let's go for it!

I've applied a couple of dusty washes to disguise my iffy camo painting, maybe this is the way for me to tackle it.

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No fraid not, Either North Africa or Italy, but never say never.

 

[billyturnip]

Going for the "so dirty you can't discern the camo pattern" look which was very popular in late '44.

 

[Joe55]

Don't sell yourself short Roger, that's pretty darn good no matter what !

Joe

 

[billyturnip]

Don't sell yourself short Roger, that's pretty darn good no matter what !

Joe

Thank you Joe.
My problem with it is that's not what I set out to do. However I am happy enough to leave it as it is and not strip it. I think it will look quite good based up and with some appropriate groundwork.
I have higher expectations for Figure 2 in the set.

 

[Viking Bob]

Don't sell yourself short Roger, that's pretty darn good no matter what !

Joe

I agree Joe, This is looking better as you go along Roger, he has not got his kit off the shelf but has worn it for 24/7 for months on end.
Bloody good painting.

 

[billyturnip]

I agree Joe, This is looking better as you go along Roger, he has not got his kit off the shelf but has worn it for 24/7 for months on end.
Bloody good painting.

Thank you for the words of encouragement Bob.
Perhaps the best idea is to try and paint the second figure in a similar fashion and still base them together.
I had a lot of respect for people who paint convincing camouflage clothing, it's safe to say I've now got a lot more!

 

[Mariobusta]

I think it looks great .looking at a 1/35 figure is like looking at a person from a distance so I feel it is very convincing.nice!