WIP Lord Lovat from RP Models

[garyhiggins]

I agree with Paul for what its worth, dont spoil it for a hapeth of tar. Let it have the full lime light as it deserves after Euro.
Mick

Mick, don't incite him to put tar on it . Good decision Kev, take the time to enjoy it , And by Euro next year, you'll have Lovatt AND Blondie Hassler .

 

[Nap]

Hi Guys ,

Thought I would share my black period on Lovat , all primed ready to base coat , cant see too much !!!...all will become clearer as this progresses !!!

the parts on sticks will be added when painted ...pistol, binos, knofe, grenade

Also a shot of the rifle with the Ammo pouches added onto stock , did he have this ..cant find any ref but hey live life on the edge that's me ...and it adds a bit more of a focus on the weapon itself ...more details ie stitching etc will be added when painting .

On the opposite side I replaced the sling ( nothing wrong really with the cast version) and added a swivel and buckle on appropriate end.

off for a coffee !!and get my wet palette ready

Thanks for looking in

Nap

 

[Nap]

Hi Guys,

As you know Lovat had the DSO and MC ...

my question is

Should I add the medal ribbons ..adding a flash of colour

All thoughts welcome

Nap

 

[mick3272]

I would say No. not in the get up he is wearing. He got these awards in 1942 July and August so what date are you dating the bust,
Mick

 

[Nap]

Hi Mick ,

Cheers the bust is around 1944ish!!

Nap

 

[mick3272]

Well they would have been awarded. Up to you mate the Bust is in front of you do what you feel looke good.
Mick

 

[Nap]

Cheers Mick

After spending all day carefully getting some sort of uniform base I think the little bit of colour would look good so they will be added once all my water solvable washes have totally dried in the morning

Thanks for input ..rather glad it went this way ...never did make it easy for myself!

Nap

 

[mick3272]

Sorted.

Mick

 

[Nap]

Hi Guys ,

Just before I go to Euro ...Ye Hah!!! thought I would share some pics of where I am , all the uniform colour has been done..but might lighten a bit more ...beret and badge done , flesh nearly there , hair still to do!!!

Then its all the webbing including that rucksack!!! ..more after Euro






Happy Modelling

Thanks for looking in

Nap

 

[mick3272]

Did you add the medal ribbons, cant see as the hand is in the way. Looks great though as it stands. ( even though it has no legs) Nice job.
Mick

 

[Nap]

No ribbons ...yet ....

Overloaded on Euro!

Nap

 

[mick3272]

Overloaded on Euro!

Nap

Whats Euro?????.

Look forward to meeting you.
Mick

 

[Nap]

Hi Mick ,

Good to meet you at Euro ..hopefully it was you !!!

Just a couple of piccys ...usual rush , uniform colour is lighter than shown

sorry pics not the best , webbing looks so much better in scale as it has had a lot more done since pictures!!!
!!!!
Update: medal ribbons added , painted , bergan all done now , working on the straps of it now , all webbing done as well , head all done , might revisit the beret colour .

Still to do the remaining equiptment and hands!!!


Thanks for looking in

Nap

 

[mick3272]

Hi Kev
Yes it was me with Paul.
Looking good uniform looks lived in if you get my drift,
look forward two the end result,
Mick

 

[MarquisMini]

Look forward to seeing you complete this Nap.
What music do you listen to whilst painting?.

It's crazy , i was just lIlistening to this 2 days ago while painting

 

[MarquisMini]

Hi Ralph,

Thanks for looking in will do fairly regular updates ...hopefully!!

As for music...currently the London Phily Orchestra plays Pink Floyd , then it's Dire Straits, or Mark Knofler ...or sometimes the Phantom of the Opera , Gladiator or maybe classical!

Cheers

Nap

Wow, i am not the only one who listen to Gladiator soundtrack while painting miniatures haha.
Great music

 

[Nap]

Wow, i am not the only one who listen to Gladiator soundtrack while painting miniatures haha.
Great music

Hey MM ...great minds think the same I love the sondtrack ....

Happy listening and painting my friend

Nap

 

[Nap]

Hi Guys ,

Couple of update pics ...showing the ribbons ...DSO and MC ...adds abit of colour !!!

You can also see the additional straps I have put onto the bergan on the shoulder

Thanks for looking in

Nap

 

[mick3272]

Gongs have turned out good after all, I did have my reservations.

 

[MarquisMini]

wow, those ribbons look great Nap, great eye for detail.
I love this sbs
regards