WIP "Easy Pickins"

[tonydawe]

Remember, Large Scale figures only mess with the mind, but are actually easier to paint because you will see your mistakes right away and correct them, hence the fact that you will improve rather rapidly vs. smaller scales, just my observation.

Cheers Bro, Ski.

Couldn't agree more Steve. Large scale figures expose every flaw and weakness in your painting technique for everyone to see.

 

[Steve Ski]

Howdy Yall,


Hoping 2016 will be another great paint sniffin, finger gluin, New Year for everyone.

Here's the R75 Driver in progress. Slowly but surely he's coming along. Still plenty to do, but here's an update Gents.







Still need to figure out the insignia on the helmets. Soon it will be time to knock out the punch list on all the figures and start basic weathering on the bikes, then that mighty base. Oh boy, what ever did I get myself into???

Cheers, Ski.

 

[Jeff T]

Excellent Steve!!

That is very nice work indeed.


Cheer's,
Jeff.

 

[1969]

Nice one Ski, figure looks great so far, you have a great 2016 buddy
Steve

 

[Steve Ski]

Jeff, thx Buddy, the encouragement is greatly appreciated!

Stevo, you too Bro, great fig, to say the least. Let's make 2016 a serious figure year, hint, hint........................


Cheers, Ski.

 

[Helm]

Looks great Ski I can't wait to see the base
Steve

 

[Steve Ski]

Yep, me too Steve, that's where the challenge will be, doeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee~!


Cheers, Ski.

 

[Steve Ski]

Howdy Yall,
I've been busy making my first attempt at chipping on the R75 sidecar, very tedious work. I'll take my lickins and improve on the Harley, but I'm pretty sure I can tone down some of these over zealous attempts at making it look real. Needless to say, I'm not completely ecstatic about the outcome, but yall feel free to comment. Please don't pull any punches. I'm not afraid to go back and do it again or tone it down if I have to. I've redone many things in the past, I'm still learning to be patient, lol.

At any rate, see what yall think, I'm all ears, and thx for watchin.









Cheers, Ski.

 

[Helm]

Doesn't look to shabby to me Ski, I would imagine those bikes had a rough old life
Steve

 

[Steve Ski]

Thx for the encouragement Helm, even though it's tedious fun it sure beats working outside today, HA!

Cheers, Ski.

 

[Ferris]

That looks sufficiently convincing I'd say! Very nice looking model.

Cheers,
Adrian

 

[Steve Ski]

Thx Adrian, more on the way.

Cheers, Ski.

 

[1969]

looking very good Ski looking forward to more.
Steve

 

[Steve Ski]

Thx Stevo, more to follow soon.


Cheers, Ski.

 

[kagemusha]

Hi Ski.....very nice work mate ....just a suggestion...colour scheme would indicate a European theatre....as opposed to African (desert)....so I think a little rust would be in order

Cheers

Ron

 

[Steve Ski]

Hiya Ron,

Most definitely gonna be a bit rusty. I have Mig's videos to follow and Mike Rinaldi's Tank Art books on the easel. I just gotta be patient and keep the steps in order. It's the fun part of doing rigs, but that chipping was getting really old fast, which is why I had to back off and take a breather, lol.

Thx for watchin. Cheers, Ski.

 

[kagemusha]

You may find this useful Ski.......

Ron

 

[Steve Ski]

Ah, timely addition to the tool box. After I spray on a light coat of lacquer I'll be working the engine area, thx Ron.

Cheers, Ski.

 

[Steve Ski]

Just a few pics of the R75 with a bit of rusting and light weathering. I'll continue once the Harley is done and the base is built in order to blend them all together. Thx for watching Gents.

Cheers, Ski.

 

[1969]

Great job Ski, well done mate
Steve