Bridlington & Wolds Scale Model Club Forum
Models => Modelling Projects => Topic started by: Red Lancer on June 11, 2020, 02:06:58 PM
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I did this figure many years ago. It is manufactured by Stadden, who did a quite comprehensive range of 75mm figures and I did
several of them. Unfortunately, Stadden are no longer in business. These were the days when I was just starting figures and they were painted using Humbrol enamels. I suppose it must be 35 years since I did this.
Anyway, while (whilst?) I think what might be the next "proper" project might be I thought I would have a go at repainting this one, except for the hard stuff like the tartan and the lettering on the base! Effectively it is already undercoated as I use humbrol for that. ( I have more tins of that stuff than Boyes!)
I did decide to take the paint stripper to the face, as it was pretty awful, and the metalwork on the rifle was stripped as it will be burnished/ washed etc..
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Will look forward to seeing the face in progress.
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I am sure you will do a great job.
35 years, are you that old - no comment!
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HI Howard.
How the hell do you paint Scottish plaid like that.If you made that one
35 years ago,when did you make the other 91.Can you send me a
closeup of the kilt ?Hope you are keeping well.
John.
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Can't believe the tartan!
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Nice legs, shame about the face...
Andy.
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Will look forward to seeing the face in progress.
So will I! There's a lot to be said for Knights in armour and gladiators!
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I am sure you will do a great job.
35 years, are you that old - no comment!
Yes!
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Nice legs, shame about the face...
Andy.
Hi Howard,
Not sure if Andy was referring to you or your model...?
Cheers,
Bigkev
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Face is undercoated with two thin coats of Humbrol flesh. Eyes have neen done , although his left eye is not good! The modeller has
made both eyes a little on the asian style, so going for the Robert Mitchum look!
My photographic skills are not too good either!
I have tried taking pics of the face when it was fully painted, but with the paint being wet there are too many reflections/ shiny bits.
It's in the airing cupboard now.
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You just love that airing cupboard.
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You just love that airing cupboard.
Hi Zak,
Just had my hair cut.
Is that where the (airing cupboard) comes into play.
Does it play a part into us remaining ever youthful??
Bigkev
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Painted face!
It doesn't look too good in the photo, it is better in reality, honest!
The left eye is not good at all, although it looks to be the better one here.
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Not bad at all Howard.
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It is still a lot better than I could manage.
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It is still a lot better than I could manage.
Ditto,
If I could manage anything nearing half the amount of skill shown, I would be a happy bunny!
Cheers,
Bigkev
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I agree a lot better than me.
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Great job Howard. I once tried to re-create tartan on the Airfix set of Highlanders, no wonder my eyesight's buggered!!!
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Things have slowed down as have been struggling with Samurai
Jacket is done, although I think it is a bit on the 'red' side, but cant tell in this photo
as it is in the famous Airing cupboard. A few other bits have been tidied up, socks , bearskin etc. .
You can't see the socks at the moment as it wont stand up without all that Blue Tack!
Now need to address the straps etc. and a few minor things. Oh! and that left eye!
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OOPs, sorry
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Getting fed up of pictures!!!!!
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Getting fed up of pictures!!!!!
You know, you might be a trend setter.
Don't lose heart Red Lancer, I'm sure you'll get the hang of posting pictures.
Bigkev.
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We get to see the photos ok Howard. The detailed painting looks terrific.
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Look at the Highlanders face.... who does he remind you of??
Good work,
Andy.
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Look at the Highlanders face.... who does he remind you of??
Good work,
Andy.
Come on Andy give us a clue.
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Make that a BIG clue
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Very big clue!
have been progressing this in between getting exasperated with Samurai.
Not much left to do, white belts are done, and did the boots a couple of days ago,
but they don' t look too good on here and not much better in reality, so the paint stripper might be coming out!
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Finally finished Jock of 92.
I left the tartan well alone but tarted up the rest. I quite enjoyed doing it.
There are a couple more of this sort in the loft I think, so may try again in future. Assuming there is a future after Samurai!
The left eye is still not good but was heading the way of a face repaint so I chickened out!
I did have a few issues with Airfix Clear (??? anything but!) Matt varnish, again, but have solved that for future use as it is now in the dustbin,
never to be replaced!
Anyway, he has been promoted to the display Cabinet rather than back to the loft.
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Another great figure Howard. The face looks brilliant, the latest issue of Tankette has a Schwimwagen on the cover and the figures look like they've put foundation on with a trowel. Nowhere near as good as your painting. Well done. Did you you shade the leaves around the base or id it just the way the light has caught them?
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Hi Chris
I shaded them just for something to do one afternoon! A bit over the top I think but it took only a few minutes.
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Another great model.
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Looks really good.
Bob c
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Excellent Howard!
Could we expect anything less.....
Brilliant,
Bigkev
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A really excellent figure Howard. Always something for me to aspire to.
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All you are missing Howard is the winners cup - hohohoho
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Figure painting at its best.
Well done.
Andy.