SS Officer

[Jim Patrick]

Ernest, it's funny how I keep saying this but your fleshtones are simply fantastic. I'm interested to see you paint some camoflauge. I don't think wev'e seen you do this before so it'll be interesting to see you pull it off. Can you explain each step in the camo process in detail please? I'm really interested in this. By the way, a "little birdie" tells me you recently received some great news? Congrats and I'm looking forward to it!

Jim Patrick

 

[Ernest]

Thanks fellas for your comments, Jim I will try to explain the cammo proces, I will start with the Italian cammo just like the picture in the box art, I really like this Jaguar figures...
I know this little bird..lol a think it´s an old one :lol: and the good news are really great!!
cheers
ER

 

[Ernest]

well...now is time for the Italian cammo, for this I used a mix of German Fieldgrey 830 + Medium Blue 963 for the base green color. For the other color I used Cam Orange Ochre 824 + some of the green base color and for the other cammo color I used Hull Red 985 + Chocolate Brown 872 + some of the base green color, I mix all the colors with the green base color to blend it and when all is done I add some washes of flat brown all over the camo to blend more...now I'm on the stage of lights and shadows....
here the pics

 

[Jim Patrick]

Thanks Ernest. This is what I was looking for.

Jim Patrick

 

[yeo_64]

WOW,Ernesto,that's a REALLY NICE rendition of the Italian camo scheme. Thanks for posting the colour mix;I really have to try it sometime soon. WELL DONE,my friend ! Cheers !
Kenneth.

 

[rafaelega]

WOW!! Ernest this is a very impresive SBS. Awesome work my friend!!

Está quedando genial!!!!!

Rafa

 

[Ernest]

Thanks a lot Rafa and Yeo.......

 

[megroot]

Ernesto,

This is not my period of interest, but you made an awesome painting on those figures.
Great.

Marc

 

[Ernest]

Thanks a lot Marc very appreciated....
ciao
ER

 

[Ernest]

Some updates, this time I'm working with the "oak leaf" camo pattern, trying to do a dark hue based on a picture that I have I hope you like it...

 

[Joe Hudson]

Ernesto,

This is turning into a top notch figure. I look forward to seeing more of it.

All the best,

Joe

 

[jjgurk]

Excellent camo Ernesto. You've nailed it spot on. Very well done.

John

 

[Ernest]

Hola Joe and Jhon, thanks a lot for your comments Hey Joe a have the HM World Expo special Issue I saw a picture of you, you are a lucky guy to was there...

all the best

ER

 

[Guy]

Looks fantastic Ernest.

 

[Djoubri M]

beautiful work . I like it a lot.

 

[LVM]

Looks very great !!!!

LVM

 

[yeo_64]

GOOD JOB on the "Oakleaf " camo,Ernesto !!! Could you please share your colour mix on that one too ? I may be sculpting a WW2 German figure next and I plan to use this camo scheme on it. Thanks and cheers !
Kenneth :lol: .

 

[Ernest]

Thanks Keneth, LVM, Djoubrim and Guy....forgot to mention the table colors lol, well there it is
first I painted the base grey color a mix of GERMAN GREY + WW2 BEIGE CAMO + VIOLET for the light orange color I used GOLD BROWN + MEDIUM FLESH and the other color BLACK BROWN when all is done I add some matt brown over the camo to blend it casue I want a dark hue then I start the lights and shadows adding black to the base color for the sahdows and sun skin for the lights, hope this helps...
any other questions let me know
cheers
ER

 

[yoshi]

Hi Ernest,
This is my favorit period and also the camouflage is the job to do. I like your style very much. Untill now I always looked at the style of and Jaume Ortiz as Calvin Tan as well. I will add you to my favorites in my list. Splendid to see your progressions.
I have a lovely evening now.
Keep us happy

 

[Joe Hudson]

Hey Ernest,

Sorry that you had to see that!! :lol: I hope one day we can see you in the magazine as well. Look forward to seeing more of your figure.

Joe