WIP WW1 'Frontschwein' German Officer

[housecarl]

Very subtle shade and highs David.
Carl.

 

[MENTAL DENTAL]

Too subtle?!? !?

 

[housecarl]

Too subtle?!? !?

Not at all, I like the more natural look, not mad on the forced highs and lows.
But that's just me,
Carl.

 

[Mike S.]

Not at all, I like the more natural look, not mad on the forced highs and lows.
But that's just me,
Carl.

Ditto. I'm of the opinion that contrasts can become too extreme, especially on the larger scale figures, which makes them rather cartoonish in appearance.

 

[Stephen Ward]

Dude, very impressive work. Incredibly smooth, those transitions are so well-done. And that face kicks ass

 

[roadking]

This is a great looking piece and you are doing him justice David. I have recently "rediscovered" my interest and passion for Imperial German subjects and this figure will be a nice addition to my collection. Thanks for sharing.

Jim

 

[MENTAL DENTAL]

Gentlemen, thank you for your opinions..................................much appreciated

David

 

[MENTAL DENTAL]

Mud chucking finished. Unless Jon spots a mistake this is completed!

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David

 

[housecarl]

Excellent finish David.
What did you use for the mud, very realistic?
Cheers,
Carl.

 

[MENTAL DENTAL]

Carl, I used acrylics and Humbrols. I was wondering about using some of the weathering 'grease' and or 'wet' substances I've sometimes seen mentioned on the armour on here. Have you used it??

David

 

[housecarl]

I've got AK Interactive's streaking grime and slimy green. http://www.ibroxmodelismo.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=591_593
They're very good, but nothing you couldn't do with oils.
Carl.

 

[MENTAL DENTAL]

Thanks for that


David

 

[kaz6120]

Awesome painting on every elements, and love the mud too!

 

[Marcel]

Great paintwork David!

Cheers,
Marcel.

 

[DaveG]

Beautiful paint job. What a great looking figure.

DG

 

[Einion]

Too subtle?!? !?

Not to me.

I'm also not a fan of the pronounced or exaggerated highlighting and shadowing that's so much in vogue the last few years but this is a softly-sculpted piece anyway, hard-edged shading would be inappropriate (wouldn't match what's actually there).

Einion

 

[Stephen Ward]

Nicely finished, and I love the weathering and the stains/dirt on this guy. Top-notch piece sir.

 

[BobLff257]

Really like your work David, this ones tremendous, bravo!

Rob

 

[flart1943]

A new Jon Smith, an event worth waiting for. Lovely muted painting.
Pete

 

[roadking]

Really wonderful job on this David!!