WIP Critique SASR Afghanistan 2009, 1/6th scale

[Tony Dawe]

Hi guys

I picked up this limited edition cold cast bronze statuette over the weekend. It depicts an Australian SAS operator in Afghanistan circa 2009.

I've started laying in the base colours for the uniform. This is likely to be a lengthy project so I thought I'd share a few early pics before I tackle the camouflage patterns and the weathering. As always, I welcome your comments.

 

[Wings5797]

A fine piece for a cold cast bronze Tony.
With some very good detail here I'm sure you will turn him into a masterpiece
Keith

 

[Grod]

Another great subject Tony. Looking forward to your progress.
Gordon

 

[Macca G]

Great subject Tony, looking forward to this. I've been thinking of having another crack at one of these big boys, maybe the AIF Artilleryman

 

[Steve Ski]

Well dang me Bro, where'd ya find this one and are there more to be had?? Maybe a set as well, as in, he's got a team mate??? I like the detail on this figure and you know I'm all about using large scale figs for a story line.

Yes, I like the base tones already, got this one bookmarked to the end. Looking forward to the process.

Cheers, Ski.

 

[alamac]

Looking forward to this one Tony, i would suggest you fill in the etch on the clothing
Cheers
Al

 

[Tony Dawe]

Thanks Alan. I hear you mate. It's a lot of work but I agree it's necessary to get the right finish and make the camouflage pattern look right.

 

[Tony Dawe]

Another weekend of base coating, shading and highlighting this awesome figure. After consulting with Alan Mackie I've made a few adjustments to the uniform base colour ahead of starting the multicam pattern. Long way to go, but it's a start.

 

[Steve Ski]

Hey Bro, not baggin on ya, but can ya use a better backdrop? I'm not seeing the subtleties of the paint work. I just don't want to miss the details of this project, I learn as I watch

 

[Tony Dawe]

Here you go Ski. Latest pics. Not much progress but it's slowly getting there.

 

[Steve Ski]

Color tones are looking great from here. Thx for the close up.

 

[Tony Dawe]

Hi guys

It's been a long time since I posted any progress pics on here. Been suffering some mojo issues for several months. I had a long weekend of painting with my mates and here is the latest WIP.

 

[Nap]

Tony

I know what you mean the mojo .....suffering the same

To be honest I though it was an actual soldier you posted ....WOW ..really authentic looking painting

Good to have you back painting mate

Nap

 

[Wings5797]

He is progressing magnificently Tony.
There are not enough hours in the day to list the things I like. Suffice to say it's amazing throughout Mate.
.............and you grow nice flowers too
Keith

 

[Ybrossculpts]

Holy cr*p Tony I thought that was photo, superb stuff without your mojo.
Regards
Chris.

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[Steve Ski]

Dang, that face looks spooky real!

 

[KenBoyle]

Great job Tony!

Ken

 

[Bootneck]

Like the other guys at first look I thought this was your reference photo. Superb! Glad you picked up your brushes again.
Peter.

 

[alamac]

Tony
That brushwork is superb mate , but i believe it would be even better if you'd filled in the etch, auscam is spot on
Cheers
Al

 

[Viking Bob]

Holy crap, fantastic......