Reedees Miniatures U.S Ranger Omaha Beach 1/16

[marco14]

I have made a figure from "Reedees Miniatures" scale 1/16
The first time I have made this with water,I used still water from AK ,also
for the water effects on the helmet and hands,I struggle a lot with it and I hope it's a bit nice,I try to do my best,also I used real algae from the pond

The figure looks wet and dirty because he is in the water,

Thank you very much to watch and take your time

Mario

 

[Rob]

He looks great, very nicely done, the water effects have worked really well.

I prefer the colouration on yours to the box art, yours looks wet and fits the scene displayed which the original does not. The only thing I would look at again is the wet area on his right sleeve above the wrist which would not be shiny, cotton drill uniforms do go dark like that but do not reflect when wet like the helmet does.

 

[marco14]

He looks great, very nicely done, the water effects have worked really well.

I prefer the colouration on yours to the box art, yours looks wet and fits the scene displayed which the original does not. The only thing I would look at again is the wet area on his right sleeve above the wrist which would not be shiny, cotton drill uniforms do go dark like that but do not reflect when wet like the helmet does.

Hi Rob,
Thank you for looking and the comment,do you mean the arm where the rifle is please???? that it's to shiny there
because I gonna change that this evening then,It must be good,so that is why I ask it to be sure,thanks for the advice
that's why we are here to learn more

Mario

 

[Rob]

.......do you mean the arm where the rifle is please?

Yes, on your pictures 3 & 6 his sleeve from wrist to elbow is shining. The darker colour is perfect just need to matt off the reflection.
His helmet and chest pack and his skin would still shine like they do as they all repel water to some degree and it remains on the surface to reflect light. The cotton fabric of his uniform absorbs water so it won't shine, just goes darker coloured.

 

[marco14]

Yes, on your pictures 3 & 6 his sleeve from wrist to elbow is shining. The darker colour is perfect just need to matt off the reflection.
His helmet and chest pack and his skin would still shine like they do as they all repel water to some degree and it remains on the surface to reflect light. The cotton fabric of his uniform absorbs water so it won't shine, just goes darker coloured.

thanks ,gonna solve that with mat varnish thank you

 

[NigelR]

Excellent work Mario, this looks really good. You did very well with the water.

 

[marco14]

Excellent work Mario, this looks really good. You did very well with the water.

Thank you Nigel it's the first time this one,but got another one done also now it's something special for me,
and thank you for looking

Mario

 

[MoboSchreuder]

Beautiful paintwork Mario

Mobo

 

[Briggsy]

Really is a cracking piece you've done there, the water is great, you can see he's not too happy to be there. I really like this mate your water effects look great.

Cheers Simon

 

[marco14]

Beautiful paintwork Mario

Mobo

thanks a lot Mobo

 

[marco14]

Really is a cracking piece you've done there, the water is great, you can see he's not too happy to be there. I really like this mate your water effects look great.

Cheers Simon

Hi Simon,
Thank you very much for looking, yes he is absolute not happy,as fast as possible get out of the water ,glad
you like it,have done my best

Mario

 

[dmcHobbes]

Agree with the others, great piece of work. You pulled off the water look quite well. Not easy to get that to look right.
Doug

 

[MalcC]

Nice work Mario.

Malc

 

[Steve Ski]

Well, Mario, you really did a fine job of this set, awesome work! The water looks great and the sea weed effect adds a good touch.

 

[marco14]

Agree with the others, great piece of work. You pulled off the water look quite well. Not easy to get that to look right.
Doug

Thank you very much Doug, my thought that it wasn't good enough for the first time
and picture is also different then you see it in real
Mario

 

[marco14]

Nice work Mario.

Malc

Hey Malc,thank you very much,and look att it
Mario

 

[marco14]

Well, Mario, you really did a fine job of this set, awesome work! The water looks great and the sea weed effect adds a good touch.

Hi Steve,thanks a lot yes the sea weed give it something else,and also how closer you come to the beach (sand) the more things
there are around you,and absolute on D-Day
Thank you for looking
Mario

 

[Nap]

Hi Mario

Bit late on this , do like this from Steve @ Reedees , you have done a good finish on him , the painting of the basework/ water , adding the seaweed works well

Nice painting of the equipment as well


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Thanks for sharing

Look forward to seeing more from you , ENJOY the hobby

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[1969]

I have to agree Mario you did a better job with the painting, love the seaweed added to the scene.
Cheers
Steve

 

[marco14]

I have to agree Mario you did a better job with the painting, love the seaweed added to the scene.
Cheers
Steve

Hi Steve

Im still also learning Steve, but it's a very beautiful you have made ,up to the next one and thank
you for looking Steve

Mario