WIP Critique Operation Nimrod - or 50 shades of black!

[kempie]

Decided to start on the Operation Nimrod vignette I got from Mitches Military Models. Only early days but I think I’m headed in the right direction with my pallet of blacks. From here, I think I’ll get the rest of the figure up to a similar point and then decide how far to push the highlights and possibly build some textures in.

Any suggestions or constructive criticism are more than welcome.

Cheers, kempie

 

[Briggsy]

Liking the tones on the black, a notoriously difficult colour, also add in that their kit would be well worn as opposed to brand new adds another factor. What British squaddie would want to be seen in brand new kit!

Looks really good so far I like it.

Cheers Simon

 

[kempie]

Many thanks Simon. It’s a challenge but a good change after nothing but Vietnam War stuff for the last three or four months.

 

[Nap]

Hi Kempie

Great to see you posting , a challenge to paint black for sure , coming on nicely

What colours are you using ....liking the hoods

This might be of interest to you ...there’s a mix from Mike Blank in amongst the posts as well as Bobs great painting
https://www.planetfigure.com/threads/5-rgt-ruesch-hussars-1735.698363/

Do keep sharing the updates

Have fun

Nap

 

[kempie]

Thanks Nap, I wanted to try to use variations to highlight the different uniform elements.

Vest is Panzer Aces Dark Rubber and highlighted with Vallejo Dark Sea Grey

Shirt is Panzer Aces German tank crew with a little AK Extra Dark Green added as base then highlighted with Vallejo Khaki. Actually turns out the uniform was originally green and dyed black. Happy accident for me!

Gas mask is Dark rubber again but will he highlighted with Vallejo light grey

Hood is Dark Sea Grey and Extra Dark Green.

Cheers, kempie

 

[Malkie]

An interesting project, all the blacks will be an interesting challenge.