WIP Critique Tommy's War Vignette "DogFight"

[Tommys War]

That's fantastic! Looking forward to seeing the second figure!

 

[Rompy]

Leather jacket next

 

[Rompy]

Putting the 2 figures together for the 1st time More highlights on the pilot's pants required. Planning to build a Sopwith for the background.

As always comments and critique welcomed

 

[Mat Lambert]

Great handling of colours. The leather jacket has come up really well - would be interested to know what colours/ technique did you use?
Cheers
Mat

 

[Mat Lambert]

Can I just add that on the back of this post I revisited the Tommys War website which I haven't done for quite a while and was extremely impressed with both the way the range is growing and also the thought that had gone into the website. I was viewing on my phone and think it is possibly the best mobile optimised website I have experienced within the hobby. Just wanted to say well done to all involved.
Cheers
Mat

 

[Rompy]

Great handling of colours. The leather jacket has come up really well - would be interested to know what colours/ technique did you use?
Cheers
Mat

Hi Mat,

For the jacket, i started with a matt black base coat followed by a burnt umber from Jo Sonja. A mix of burnt sienna and burnt umber was then dry brushed to pick up the highlights. Shadows were created with some prussian blue. highlights were a mix a burnt sienna and yellow orche. I also glazed some reds on select areas. Lastly the jacket was given a quick blast of gloss for the sheen. (the rest of the figure was masked)

 

[Wings5797]

This duo is coming together nicely Benjamin.
You have some very good techniques to give the mix of different textiles the correct finishes.
Nice work, well done.
Keith

 

[taff edwards]

Hi Rompy
Love this cracking sculpt and the pose is smashing , I agree Khaki is such funny old colour it weathers fades into such variable colours but I do think you have got it bang to rights .
Love the highlights tones very subtle on the putties just enough , mind you that pose does look like the Mrs when she catches me getting a parcel from the post man lol ,although I must add she does not have a tash
Cheers Chris

 

[housecarl]

Excellent progress Benjamin.

 

[Rompy]

Thanks for the compliments guys

 

[Rompy]

Here's the Sopwith in the early stages of the build.

I will be cutting off the fuselage to keep it within the plinth. Should I trim both the tail fins as well to keep it within the plinth ?

 

[Babelfish]

I'd leave the fins as is, and trim back the fuselage so that you still have a bit of overhang on the other side, for visual balance.

Looks great so far by the way.

- Steve

 

[housecarl]

I agree with Steve, leave as is.
Should be good.

 

[Rompy]

Calling it done. Never built a plane in my life and taking on the Sopwith with all the rigging was a challenge Glad to have tried it. Will be a long time before i build another plane or vehicle

Here are some pics. As always comments , critiques welcomed

 

[Franckythefrench]

You're teh best Rompy!! ;-)

 

[housecarl]

Excellent finish.

 

[yeo_64]

Excellent modelling job, my friend . Kudos !
Kenneth.

 

[Rompy]

Thanks guys

 

[Tarracus]

Very nice work. Looks great all put together