The Figure GB of 2010-2011

oh, I hear ya! But I was removing a large sprue-attachment point off a 1/35 Blackhawk fuselage. For some reason, I decided to use an exacto knife instead of simply sawing it off. Didn't want to damage it useing sprue cutters, but the saw would have worked. I was tired and ultimately, stupid. Put a gash nearly an inch long in my left forefinger. went pretty darn deep too, totally cleared the epidermis. so yeah, don't try to use xacto knives when you are tired or in a rush... I'm still jumpy around that thing.

oh, and I forgot about the soldering iron... I was using the xacto cutting tip to slice through a similar sprue attachment. Not thinking, I decided to grip it in a pencil grip. I could hear the flesh sizzling before I felt it... Again, this was the evening. ouch...

anyway, did a lot of work on my bust (since I'm using soft clay sharp knives don;t come into play) and I have the torso shaped and most of the facial features roughed in. I screwed up the shoulders, had to referance a few anatomy books and I'm correcting it now. Will get a few pics up soon.

redraider56

I got a little painting done and was doing the final fitting between the torso and legs of the ball turret gunner when my right thumb and my hobby knife decided they no longer sought a friendship.

Long story short, instead of painting, I am now washing blood off my workbench

hope its not to bad!!

I've cut my one finger in the same spot about 5 times now lol I'm surprised it hasn't gone numb on me

I got a little painting done and was doing the final fitting between the torso and legs of the ball turret gunner when my right thumb and my hobby knife decided they no longer sought a friendship.

Long story short, instead of painting, I am now washing blood off my workbench

small update here.

I got the uniform painted. and I've started on the flesh tones

for that I use tamiya flat flesh as a base. I do a few colors in acrylic and then finish it in oils.

Here are some of the figures I have been working on.

 I'm working on this guys face right now and it is far from finished.

 This guy is almost done, I just need to  touch up the face and uniform, and add a dirty look.

 This guy is far from finished.

 This guy is my favorite. I had to fill in some major gaps around the arms. when it is dry I will smooth it  out and finish painting.

Mtmarine the figures don't look bad but I agree with Boba Fett, definitely need some color modulation. Normally what I do is start with a darker color as the base coat, then build up lighter coats with dry brushing. This way the peaks of the folds will be white, while the valleys (so to speak) remain a darker color.

As far as paints go, I use the Model Master enamels. They paint really well but I've heard Vallejo or Humbrol work nicely too. Next time you and I take a trip to AAA we'll have to look at the Humbrols, or switch to the MM's. Any how, keep it up. I'm struggling with my guys too. The splinter camo is a huge PITA for sure.

I'm def not insulted, thats why I am doing this is to get better and get tips from other modelers. I appreciate it. What brands of paints do you use when you paint figures? I think I need an upgrade, I use Tamiya acrylics for my armor projects but it is hard to hand brush with that stuff. For the figs I've been using the cheapo craft paint sold at Michael's. Not working as well as I'd like...

looking good. What you need to work on is shading. Basically, darken the colors in the folds and lighten the high points of said folds.use thinned paint, and treat the dark parts like a wash. The high points can be better accomplished by dry-brushing. I'd also work on the belts and straps, the color is very monotone. What i'd do is get a pinwash of black paint on those, That will make the colors vary and the straps look used and worn. The eyes are a bit cross-eyed, I'd recommend taking a needle to apply a tiny bit of black paint. Please, I'm not insulting you. My figures a couple years ago were far worse than these. Just offering you a few tips so you can make your next set even better! Again, nothing personal. Keep the pics coming! You're off to a good start.

Sweet looking figure JTRACING. I am almost embarassed to post these next images. The white uniforms for German soldiers is really whooping my butt!! Hopefully by the time I get to my actual kit for this build I'll be a bit more refined.

thanks,

ya it includes a nice PE sheet, as well as decals for the panzerfaust

I find it easier to attach all the gear on and then paint. no set rules on that though do what works best for you

the wonders of Dragon Gen2 kits. Love the fig, and even more, love your camera! Insane photos, he looks like a 1/16th figgy. Will be making updates on badge and roster soon guys.

Nice job so far Jtracing! Pretty nice kit. It comes with some PE eh? That's a cool addition, and I wish my kit had that. I curious to see how you will paint him with all of the gear attached. Lookin' sharp though!

heres some progress on this guy.

What set and manufacturer?

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A couple different sets and manufacturers. Desperate defense 1944 from dragon and Russian army assault infantry from Tamiya.

I'll join

gonna start on this kit now anyhow

Dragon   "last battle Austria 1945"  1/35

101stAirborne

Hey count me in, I'm working on a couple of 1/35 scale guys for an upcoming dio. I'll post pics soon.

What set and manufacturer?

im going home for labor day weekend so ill try to get the main colors down on my guys

Hey count me in, I'm working on a couple of 1/35 scale guys for an upcoming dio. I'll post pics soon.

shame! Tar and feather the blasphemer, men!

JK. No prob, I wanted to start today anyway... Data is getting itchy!

Boba Fett

I've made an execuative decision, GB Starts today! I was going to start it on the 6th, but I feel giddy today and I might as well have this commemorate the invasion of Poland. Carry on, gents!

 

Oops, guess I jumped the gun a little! Didn't realize you intended to start it a little later But now that you have officially kicked it off, I'll keep working!

Mic, you are in. I've made an execuative decision, GB Starts today! I was going to start it on the 6th, but I feel giddy today and I might as well have this commemorate the invasion of Poland. Carry on, gents!

Mic, I have you in.

MAd-Modeler, sorry, not a big LotR junkie. It looked like a weequay from Star Wars or something.

Current badge will be hosted soon. stick around.

Looks like there will be some pretty neat builds goin' on here. I've started my guys....

Not much to show, but that's where I'm at. Basically, I'm ready to start painting. I left the arms off of the two figures in order to make painting a little simpler, especially under the arms and arm pit and torso region. Otherwise, the bent arms would be an obstruction. Once the bodies are complete, I'll start painting the heads and weapons. I've never done the German splinter camo so this should be interesting.

Carry on!

Hey guys, can I join in on this GB? I got a 120mm S&T panzer grenadier that's been kickin' around in the stash for a few years. I've wanted to paint it up.

Steve

No problem.

It is an Uruk-Hai Ork from the  "Lord of the Rings" Movies.

Star-Toys released the Uruak-Hai, Saruman, Gandalf and Frodo.

looks great! maybe I should do my 1/6th Commander Data... will update the roster soon!

BTW: sorry to say this, but what is it?

This is the kit I will be doing for the GB:

As it is a soft-vinyl kit it still needs some trimming and filling for stability, not fully assembled yet.

Due to it's size(1/6) it will take some time to be finished.

duplicate post... wish they had a working delete feature here...

Cool! One nice thing about my guy is I wont have to get all bent out of shape over flesh tones... Photos of the Son Tay raiders show faces and hands were camo'd like my Grenada Airborne Ranger I completed last year...

Thanks!

O and here is what I got so far for the figures

B-17 Crew (10)- Pilot (Revell); Co-pilot (Verlinden); Bombardier (Teknics); Navigator (Revell); Top Turret gunner (Teknics); Radio operator (CMK); Ball turret gunner (Teknics); Left and right waist gunners (both Verlinden); Tail gunner (Teknics)

Ground Crew- 3 Revell figures

Extras (base officer or fighter pilot, crew members from another plane)- 1 Verlinden, 1or 2 Teknics, maybe 1 CMK

so I guess its a total of 15-17

Given that we have a year, maybe I will attempt to do both figures.