Attempt at figures

[kombatkarl]

Heres an attempt at doing up a figure, Its a 1/35 Tamiya German soldier. pretty generic.

It was fun, but these things are a lot of work. I still gawk when I see a dio full of figures, as well as two really well built AFVs or something. Time-consuming.





Well crap I just realized i forgot to paint the helmet straps...

[Geek44]

Not bad mate. Although Tamiya figures are starting to look a little staid these days, compared to what's available. There's a guy at my club who's a master with figures and I asked him how he works. His explanation still boggles my mind. Lots to learn.
Peace.

[Tom Houlihan]

Actually, that's not a bad figure to start with. That was one of Tamiya's original sets, and the quality wasn't all that hot. Their later kits are greatly improved!!

I figured he was a Gebirgsjäger. The way he was climbing that hill, he has to be a Bergführer!! LOL!!

[Geek44]

The old Tamiya figures make good practice.

[Freightshaker]

Originally Posted by Tom Houlihan

Actually, that's not a bad figure to start with. That was one of Tamiya's original sets, and the quality wasn't all that hot. Their later kits are greatly improved!!

I figured he was a Gebirgsjäger. The way he was climbing that hill, he has to be a Bergführer!! LOL!!

I believe that is Tamyia's first kit. An oldy but a goody.

Karl, a thin wash and some drybrushing will really make the details pop out on the figure. Otherwise you have a great start. Figure painting requires a steady hand, good eyesight, and a strong neck

[kombatkarl]

yeah my neck is sore....

[MAGNA]

Nice work Karl. I'm glad you posted it for us to see and comment as everyone likes to help with this sort of thing. As Freight said a wash and some dry brushing will add a lot.

My neck is ok I just can't really see what's in front of it very well these days.

[Freightshaker]

Originally Posted by kombatkarl

yeah my neck is sore....

One of these days I'll invent a device I can place under my chin to brace my neck when doing figures. I already have a bad neck so doing 2-3 figures a night really gets to me.

[Tom Houlihan]

I'm thinking that if you go to any medical supply store, you can pick up a basic neck brace that will do the job for you! Padded, even!


I can just see it now. All his old unwanted decals, and cut outs of box art decorating the brace...

[gi-rene]

Originally Posted by MAGNA

Nice work Karl. I'm glad you posted it for us to see and comment as everyone likes to help with this sort of thing. As Freight said a wash and some dry brushing will add a lot.

My neck is ok I just can't really see what's in front of it very well these days.

Ya both took the thoughts outta my head!