Mike's WW1 RNAS Pilot by CSM

[Mike - The Kiwi]

Copper State Models - 1/32 Sculpted by Andrei Bleskin.

Thought I'd share a high quality Work in Progress shot of this latest fellow.
Experimenting with new texture technique for scarf - took ages to do individual ribs.
Still to shade & highlight. Thoughts & questions?

 

[ometz]

Incredible! That's the only word that comes to mind.

 

[Steve Brodie]

brill

 

[grasshopper]

Maybe it’s only the stage of progress, or your extra work on the scarf, but somehow I am only seeing the scarf..it’s become the focus..as though the shadows on it want to be more shadowy..the shadows on the face are really dark..but the whole scarf seems more lighted..of course it’s wrapped and should stand out but is it too much? Just a thought trying to reply to your ask for ideas..

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

Grasshopper- thanks for comment.
Scarf is important part of this sculpt as he's all rugged up for North Sea flight.
I've only painted ribbing, not between ribs, no shadows or tones.
Expect as collar & rest of body is painted it should fade into background a bit.
As it's an experiment wanted to get others perspective.
-Mike

 

[Fantomas]

I like it a lot!

 

[megroot]

that leather on his cap is impressive.

Marc

 

[DEL]

Hi Mike looking really good.
Take care not overdo the shadows on the scarf. I for one like tone and conrast, it's interesting and neatly 'beds' the head into the body
Cheers
Derek

 

[arj]

That's looking very good so far.
The face is incredible.

Cheers,
Andrew

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

that leather on his cap is impressive. Marc

Thanks for noticing Marc - maybe too subtle for my own good on that but did spend quite a bit of time on it.

Hi Mike looking really good.
Take care not overdo the shadows on te scarf. I for one like tone and conrast, it's interesting andi neatly 'beds' the head into the body. Cheers, Derek

Really appreciate advice Derek. Can see in photos & real Figure how the shadows on this natural fall so will be wary of getting to heavy with them, instead use natural effect as you say.

Incredible! That's the only word that comes to mind.

brill

I like it a lot!

That's looking very good so far. The face is incredible. Cheers, Andrew

Ometz, Steve, Alexandre & Andrew - thanks for support guys.
Unlikely to share another photo of this fellow until he's done so good to hear heading in right direction.
-Mike

 

[clrsgt]

Impressive work on the scarf. your leather work always impresses me.

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

Impressive work on the scarf. your leather work always impresses me.

Thanks Michael for commenting - very early day on this little guy mate
Let's see if I can bring it home effectively without any part overcoming the others.
-Mike

 

[Mariobusta]

Looks great Mike ,looking forward to seeing it with shadows and highlights, i find its best to be bold with these little guys .CSM really seem to be pumping out these guys lately
Nice !

Neil

 

[Andrew Belsey]

Hard to believe it's 54mm! I love the way you treat skin and textures.
Andy

 

[Edward]

Looks great Mike

 

[Huw63]

Hi Mike,

it looks great - already feels cold just looking at the piece.

Cheers

Huw

 

[maui]

The face and the leather cap go great! We wait for the rest

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

Looks great Mike ,looking forward to seeing it with shadows and highlights, i find its best to be bold with these little guys .CSM really seem to be pumping out these guys lately
Nice ! Neil

Thanks Neil, appreciate advice on "being bold" - gave it a go. Will be interested to see what you think.

Hard to believe it's 54mm! I love the way you treat skin and textures.
Andy

Yep he's tiny & lots of fun to paint Andy. Starting to prepare for our next project together now to - shaving brush at the ready

Looks great Mike

The face and the leather cap go great! We wait for the rest

Neat to get your support Edward & Maurizio - your both continually inspiring me with your WWI projects.

Hi Mike, it looks great - already feels cold just looking at the piece. Cheers Huw

Huw, thanks that's what I was trying to convey.
This little guy is done now & will take photos once I have a companion done for him.
-Mike

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

"The Lads"

Quick shot taken of this little guy with his mate.
More next week...

 

[Huw63]

That's a wonderful pair and I think it's great the way that they are both looking at something.

Cheers

Huw