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cestus72
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Posted: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 09:16 AM UTC
Tutto bello, bravissimo, un applauso
jrutman
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Posted: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 02:41 AM UTC
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Tutto bello, bravissimo, un applauso
Grazi mille amico mia,
J
jrutman
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Posted: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 06:38 AM UTC
One more done,coming and going
jrutman
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Posted: Friday, June 01, 2012 - 01:17 AM UTC
Latest POW to recieve paint.
And my first ever infantryman from the UK. Those of you from Blighty please be kind! He is from Glasgow HL.
And my first ever infantryman from the UK. Those of you from Blighty please be kind! He is from Glasgow HL.
Karl187
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Posted: Friday, June 01, 2012 - 03:29 AM UTC
Hey Jerry- nice work on these two! The painting really is first class and the effect you've got on the Tommy's rifle is real nice- what did you use for that? The uniform shade is also, in my opinion, spot on.
jrutman
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Posted: Friday, June 01, 2012 - 05:18 AM UTC
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Hey Jerry- nice work on these two! The painting really is first class and the effect you've got on the Tommy's rifle is real nice- what did you use for that? The uniform shade is also, in my opinion, spot on.
Thanks for the kind words Karl.
The weapon was first painted dark grey with acrylic. The wood part was painted using oil,in this case burnt sienna. Then the low points were accented with black oil. When dry,I rubbed the metal high parts with a lead pencil point.
J
Karl187
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Posted: Friday, June 01, 2012 - 10:43 PM UTC
That sounds roughly similar to what I do with wooden weapons. You should also check out Vallejo Old Wood and their Transparent Wood Grain color- the old wood acts as a nice base, then the wood grain, kind of like an ink, goes on top and creates a nice grain effect- the good thing about it is it dries a lot quicker than oils, although I always find using oil paint for wood is a must in any scale larger than 1/35.
jrutman
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Posted: Saturday, June 02, 2012 - 03:17 AM UTC
Karl,
Thanks for the tip on the V paints. In fact,I just invested in a good bit of that paint for the first time and am very impressed.
Getting back into painting for the first time in about 10 or so years I had found that most of my old Polly S paints were dried up. I like to use rubbing alcohol as a thinner as it dries very quickly.
I still cling to my oil paints for skin tones and wood though.I still like the sheen. I am told that Citadel is good for metallic colors?
J
Thanks for the tip on the V paints. In fact,I just invested in a good bit of that paint for the first time and am very impressed.
Getting back into painting for the first time in about 10 or so years I had found that most of my old Polly S paints were dried up. I like to use rubbing alcohol as a thinner as it dries very quickly.
I still cling to my oil paints for skin tones and wood though.I still like the sheen. I am told that Citadel is good for metallic colors?
J
Karl187
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Posted: Saturday, June 02, 2012 - 03:27 AM UTC
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Karl,
Thanks for the tip on the V paints. In fact,I just invested in a good bit of that paint for the first time and am very impressed.
Getting back into painting for the first time in about 10 or so years I had found that most of my old Polly S paints were dried up. I like to use rubbing alcohol as a thinner as it dries very quickly.
I still cling to my oil paints for skin tones and wood though.I still like the sheen. I am told that Citadel is good for metallic colors?
J
Yeah, citadel's metallic colors are surprisingly good. I used them a good few years ago and then just last year bought a few pots to see if they were still good and they are. I heard they just changed their range a bit, supposed to be even better now.
I would also recommend Mr. Metal Color. You can also buff Mr. Metal Color when its dry so if you need something with a sheen then these are good to have.
jrutman
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Posted: Monday, June 04, 2012 - 03:13 AM UTC
Thanks Karl,
I will check out Citadel but now I must find a vendor!
J
I will check out Citadel but now I must find a vendor!
J
cestus72
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Posted: Monday, June 04, 2012 - 08:48 PM UTC
Beautiful , good skin tone and camouflage uniform, for the camouflage uniform what color you use for the brown base and greens?
Thanks
Thanks
Kinggeorges
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Posted: Monday, June 04, 2012 - 10:31 PM UTC
Hi Jerry,
Excellent figures you've made
!
They have a lot of character. One can feel the fear of this new pow life in the look of those germans.
Very well done.
Best,
Julien
Excellent figures you've made
!They have a lot of character. One can feel the fear of this new pow life in the look of those germans.
Very well done.
Best,
Julien
jrutman
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Posted: Tuesday, June 05, 2012 - 02:31 AM UTC
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Beautiful , good skin tone and camouflage uniform, for the camouflage uniform what color you use for the brown base and greens?
Thanks
Thanks!
For the base color I mixed the paint,as every uniform I see has a different tone to it. The dark green is from Polly s and the light green is Aircraft interior green from Pollyscale.
J
jrutman
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Posted: Tuesday, June 05, 2012 - 02:34 AM UTC
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Hi Jerry,
Excellent figures you've made
They have a lot of character. One can feel the fear of this new pow life in the look of those germans.
Very well done.
Best,
Julien
Thanks Julien,
I still use the Hornet heads as I have not worked up the courage to try to make my own heads! I am starting to make some progress on the bodies though.
J
jrutman
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Posted: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 - 07:02 AM UTC
Life and buiness have not let me get to this very much but here is a small update.
Got the next wee Scot ready to paint after a lot of mods. Also decided on messin with the helmet. On the right is the kit version and the left I put 2 layers of bridal tulle on then tin foil strips for the chin strap and burlap cammo pieces. I think it's a little better than the kit piece. Thoughts?
Got the next wee Scot ready to paint after a lot of mods. Also decided on messin with the helmet. On the right is the kit version and the left I put 2 layers of bridal tulle on then tin foil strips for the chin strap and burlap cammo pieces. I think it's a little better than the kit piece. Thoughts?
Karl187
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Posted: Thursday, June 21, 2012 - 12:00 AM UTC
The scratch made helmet cover is way better than the kit piece, it actually looks very realistic, awesome!
jrutman
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Posted: Thursday, June 21, 2012 - 02:41 AM UTC
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The scratch made helmet cover is way better than the kit piece, it actually looks very realistic, awesome!
Thanks for the kind words Karl. I wasn't sure if I had pulled it off. I am not too familiar with British Kit. I know the pattern of the netting is very small on the real thing but I couldn't find netting with a small enough pattern. Of course,the way things go,I will find some after the project is complete!
J
jrutman
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Posted: Thursday, June 21, 2012 - 05:35 AM UTC
Put a little paint on the helmet cover.
exer
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Posted: Thursday, June 21, 2012 - 06:43 AM UTC
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I am not too familiar with British Kit. I know the pattern of the netting is very small on the real thing but I couldn't find netting with a small enough pattern. Of course,the way things go,I will find some after the project is complete!
J
Helmet netting varied in size soI think you're good to go with what you've done- It looks great Jerry
jrutman
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Posted: Friday, June 22, 2012 - 01:32 AM UTC
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Quoted TextI am not too familiar with British Kit. I know the pattern of the netting is very small on the real thing but I couldn't find netting with a small enough pattern. Of course,the way things go,I will find some after the project is complete!
J
Helmet netting varied in size soI think you're good to go with what you've done- It looks great Jerry
Thanks Pat! I was hoping that this was the case.
J
jrutman
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Posted: Tuesday, July 03, 2012 - 03:54 AM UTC
Latest wee Scotsman painted up. I switched to Vallejo paint and have not regretted it!
J
J
exer
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Posted: Tuesday, July 03, 2012 - 04:37 AM UTC
Excellent, he looks great Jerry
jrutman
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Posted: Tuesday, July 03, 2012 - 11:02 AM UTC
Thanks Pat,for the always kind comments,
J
J
rodrigo_sartori
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Posted: Tuesday, July 03, 2012 - 02:02 PM UTC
Jerry,
Do You carved most of the figures?
Is to be congratulated loved the idea of using cotton for the hair and also how the tulle used to involve the helmet. I also do the same, because the original detailing of the kit seems bad.
His progress is perfect. I will definitely continue to follow this work.
Hugs,
Rodrigo Sartori
Do You carved most of the figures?
Is to be congratulated loved the idea of using cotton for the hair and also how the tulle used to involve the helmet. I also do the same, because the original detailing of the kit seems bad.
His progress is perfect. I will definitely continue to follow this work.
Hugs,
Rodrigo Sartori
Karl187
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Posted: Wednesday, July 04, 2012 - 12:13 AM UTC
Nice job on the Scotsman Jerry- the uniform and webbing really look spot-on.
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