Just joined

[Dads203]

Evening all,

Been lurking for a while so thought I best sign on the line, been modelling for most of 48 years
on the planet mostly armour models with the odd aircraft thrown in for good measure. I had a bit of break from the hobby where I decided to get the ultimate research session in and joined up. Served 12 years in the British Army until the body decided to let me know that I needed to take things more easy.

Living now in North Wales and found that I wanted to improve my figure painting skills to compliment some of the AFV's that I enjoy building. Currently working on the Tamiya M10 and the crew and struggling a little with getting them up to a good standard.

Progress so far.

Not totally brilliant so I'm hoping to pick up some tips, especially on blending.
As you can tell I'm using mainly Vallejo paints.

Regards

Dan

 

[housecarl]

''Served 12 years in the British Army'', didn't most of us on here.
Well apart from those that weren't in the British one.
Nice work for a Signaller.

 

[Chris Oldfield]

Very welcome here Dan. Nice M10, & the figures aren't too shabby either - my uncle used to drive an M10c Achilles in WW2, & my late Dad was Royal Signals (transferred from infantry) in the same conflict.
You'll find plenty to float your boat on here, stay tuned.

Chris O.

 

[Nap]

Hi Dan

A BIG ŴELCOME to PF from me

Great to have you with us after a bit of lurking ....share the PF word !!!

Do ask any questions someone will know

Lots of different sections to look at including traditional and 3 D sculpting , competitions , WIP's , References , Painting techniques and so much more

There are threads in Welcome Aboard about how to do things on PF but feel free to message me always happy to help

We have V Bench for WIP's as well https://www.planetfigure.com/forums/vbench-works-in-progress.35/ ) , and also a Completed part

ALL figures are welcome and of course Vignettes & Diorama ( we run friendly competitions if you wish as well , one called FOTM where there are 3 classes to choose in which to enter )

Look forward to seeing more of your figures these look good to me ( No legs for me I only paint busts..lol )

Happy bench-time

Nap ( Moderator/Admin )

 

[Dads203]

Thank you all for the warm welcome,
Pretty sure I’ll be throwing around a few questions guys as the standard of work here on PF is amazing and really aspiring. Very much enjoying going through some of the posts and WIPs, really brings it home that I have a lot to learn.

BR

Dan

 

[Graham]

Welcome Dan, those figures look good and I look forward to seeing more.

 

[1969]

Welcome Dan, I'd say your level of painting is pretty high already looking at your figures.
Cheers
Steve

 

[Airkid]

Welcome aboard Dan! Your 1/35 figures look pretty good to me, and the M10 too. You will certainly get some value out of being a part of this community

Phil

 

[theBaron]

Welcome to the Planet, Dan! You're off to a great start with that US M10 crew. I look forward to seeing more of your figures!

Prost!
Brad

 

[Mirofsoft]

WELCOME

 

[rjray]

Welcome! The photos you've shared look like you're off to a pretty good start . I'm another tread-head who happens to enjoys figures as well. I've only been (regularly) visiting for a month or two at this point, but I'm really enjoying it here. Hope you do, too!

Randy

 

[Dads203]

Cheers guys,

I thought I'd share a few more pictures with you.

The M10, not finished yet.

And the gunner figure, Not sure on the jacket at this point.

Any feedback would be great.

 

[Airkid]

Hi Dan
M10 looks very good - not overdone. You could get some nice weathering effects with artists pastels without making it look OTT. The gunner's jacket looks like the M41 Parsons Jacket, rather than the armoured troops windcheater, so the colour is close to right. Maybe a little darker, but not a lot. Tanker helmet looks nice too.

Phil