WIP Critique Hurtgen Forest, Autumn 1944 - Part 1, Groundwork

[NickM]

Really like the rain effects - how did you make them?

...How did you achieve the circular waves in the bottom of the bunker?...

Please let us know how you did those raindrops!

Thanks Paul, Erik and Fernando.

I used Vallejo Water Effects for the raindrops. It's a great product to work with, easy to shape and mould once it gets a bit tacky. For the drops on the tree I used a toothpick to add and shape them. Same for the smaller raindrops on the concrete. The larger drops are a bit of stretched clear sprue, with a dollop of Water Effects on top.

Fernando, the ringlets in the puddle are just diluted white oil paint. I tried making them with Water Effects, but found it hard to get a neat circle. The diluted paint was a bit more noticeable too.

Cheers

 

[NickM]

I like it! I have this on the bench. Started cleaning it up not too long ago.

Cheers Mike, looking forward to seeing your version too. I'm sure you'll do a stunning job on it, as usual.

 

[Tutilo17]

These rain effects are just great!
Stefan

 

[fermatgom]

Thanks Paul, Erik and Fernando.

I used Vallejo Water Effects for the raindrops. It's a great product to work with, easy to shape and mould once it gets a bit tacky. For the drops on the tree I used a toothpick to add and shape them. Same for the smaller raindrops on the concrete. The larger drops are a bit of stretched clear sprue, with a dollop of Water Effects on top.

Fernando, the ringlets in the puddle are just diluted white oil paint. I tried making them with Water Effects, but found it hard to get a neat circle. The diluted paint was a bit more noticeable too.

Cheers

Right now I'm using the same products. I have SBS almost finished of a celtic warrior including these products, but you have chieved complete mastery! I'm just starting to play with them!
The idea of the White oil paint is very good. I will try it in future attempts.

 

[Joe55]

Now this is gonna be cool ! You are doing an exceptional job here Nick and I'm looking forward to seeing him all done up.

Curiously, I ordered this same figure a few days ago, Mike Stevens has one on the bench and yours is well on its way. The stars must have lined up!

Joe

 

[NickM]

Cheers Joe. Yep, sounds like there's something funky going on with the stars!
It's a great figure, I'm sure you will be happy with it when yours arrives. Looking forward to seeing your version of him too

 

[Ferris]

Very convincing rain effect Nick! Following with interest.

Cheers,
Adrian

 

[NickM]

Cheers Adrian

 

[peedee]

Super super work.
very atmospheric.

Paul

 

[NickM]

Thanks very much Paul

 

[Marco22]

great idea

 

[P GREEN]

The overall composition is excellent and the rain effects drive it home, superb

Paul

 

[Stephan]

wow nice

 

[NickM]

Thanks very much, Marc, Paul and Stephan

 

[smudger1960]

Beautiful work Nick and great use of space on the base,really like this

 

[NickM]

Cheers Brian, much appreciated!

 

[arj]

Superb groundwork, and the addition of the raindrops is truly inspired.
Looking forward to your next drenching instalment.

Cheers,
Andrew

 

[loosehead]

Nick this is looking awesome mate, great concept fantastic execution will he be ready for WASMEX as I'm hanging out to see this in the flesh
Cheers
Chris W

 

[NickM]

Cheers Andrew, much appreciated

 

[NickM]

Nick this is looking awesome mate, great concept fantastic execution will he be ready for WASMEX as I'm hanging out to see this in the flesh
Cheers
Chris W

Ta Chris, yep hopefully will be done by then, or I'll be turning up empty handed!
Hope you're doing well mate and getting plenty of model time in.
Cheers