1/16 - 120mm Figure GB

tamiya 120mm fighter pilot

I am!  I just finished my 1/16 Dragon Arnhem British Paratrooper!! Only took two years - pictures to follow

Anybody else still working on a figure for this GB?

Started the Regimental S4 USMC flame thrower figure.

A combination of oils and enamels. I will be starting a WW2 marine flame thrower figure soon.

I'm hoping that as the weather gets colder the other fellows will start to post some work.

Thanks for the kind words gentleman!

Excellent figure Blunderbus, oils or acrylics ?

I could be enticed into joining this GB if there is any other interest. I've got quite a a large stash of figures, and haven't done one for a while.

Is there any other interest in getting  this thread going again ?

Cheers

Tony

Really good panting Blinderbus

Blunderbus, that turned out great, awesome job. 

Myself, I just haven't been able to find bench time for any projects.

regards,

Jack

double post. Oops

Resurrecting this thread. Finished the USMC sniper.

althought I'm not building on this GB.. I am lurking.. Like the badge !! (psst.. there is a Haunted Tank WIP going on in the Armor section.. w JEB Stuart, Rick, Slim, and Gus.. )...for you comic book junkies..

+1 on the Badge Jack.

My Marine sniper is moving along but very slowly.

Hope to post some progress pics soon.

I think it looks awesome!

Hey everyone, I'm still lurk'n about... very good builds coming through here.

I've got my figure set, just one last item ordered the other day.  The subject will be an SS infantryman from the Germania regiment during the 1940 French campaign.  A Tamiya kit will be the basis of the build, but the head will be replaced with a spare from Alpine.  The kit comes with an Mg 42, but that is out of sync with the time period so ordered a resin MG 34 replacement.  I'll post pics soon once everything is in.

I noticed there is no Group Badge proposed, so I put a little something together.  At first I was going to try and include various time eras, but even keeping it down to 3 or 4 made it too clunky.  So I thought maybe Sgt. Rock would do as he is pretty well known figure, at least here in the west.  Let me know what you think, changes or  otherwise.

regards,

Jack

good updates guys 

i'm too busy for now to work me too

Thanks for the compliments,Blunder. Summer has been taking it's toll on me as well.  I haven't had much modeling time either.  I have been working on my Wana Ridge Marine, though. Got him all assembled, primed, and I have his USMC utilities base coated. I'll post some pics soon.  I too hope to see some of the other guys work! Happy 4th of July to those celebrating!

Just noticed this post. Nice job Mike.

I am slowly working on my Marine sniper but the spring is getting the best of me.

Still waiting to see some of the other guys work.

OK here are some pics of my finished figure. I still need some groundwork and a label for the base.

You're welcome for the motivation, Blunder, but I have to say I never thought I'd be inspiring anyone at my current skill level.  I'm flattered!  That sniper should look pretty tough when you get him painted up!  I'm looking forward to it.  Your builds have made me want to try some modern stuff.  My Thunderbird GI is finished.  It's been gray and rainy here, so the outside lighting doesn't make for the best picture taking.  Hopefully I can get some taken and posted tomorrow.

Ready for primer.

I use CRC Brakleen on a q-tip to clean the surface before spraying with Rustoleum Plastic Primer.

Small pieces get a small hole drilled in the back with a pin vise and a bent paper clip is pushed into the hole. I then staple the paper clip to an old cork board to spray with primer. The paper clip becomes a nice holder for later painting.

I also fashion a base from plastic sheet for the figure before I begin painting. This gives me something to hold on to during painting and will later be attached to a nice wooden base and be covered with ground cover of some sort..

The head is also drilled  and a larger rod is inserted then place in an old jewelers vise for painting.

Thanks Mike for the artistic kick in the ass to get back to this project.

Thanks for the compliments!

He is looking terrific Mike.

You are inspiring me. I've got to get back on mine soon.

OK here's my figure as of this afternoon:

Still a little shading and highlighting to do, but things are coming together finally.

Main part of the figure is just about finished.  Should have pics up tonight.  Still have to paint the face and rifle.

mike91978

I'm still a beginner to figure painting, but I thought I'd pass along some advice to the others watching this thread.  The first rule of figure painting( and modeling in general) is to keep trying until you get results you're satisfied with.  The last 2 figures I've painted were stripped multiple times until I got the look I was going for.

Well said Mike. Compromise may work for politicians but it doesn't work for artists.

Your figure is looking great, Looks like you nailed the colors and the shading looks very natural. Looking forward to more photos as you progress.

I'm still a beginner to figure painting, but I thought I'd pass along some advice to the others watching this thread.  The first rule of figure painting( and modeling in general) is to keep trying until you get results you're satisfied with.  The last 2 figures I've painted were stripped multiple times until I got the look I was going for.

     I hear ya about the weather!  it's hard to be inside modeling when the weather starts getting this nice.  Plus I have 2 young kids keeping me busy.  Here's what I did with my figure this time around.  I took Tamiya Olive Drab XF-62 and started mixing in drops of Tamiya Drak Yellow XF-60 until I got a brown shade of OD.  I sprayed this as a base over the whole figure.  Then I added more Dark Yellow and a little Tamiya Flat Flesh XF-15 for the highlights and then sprayed straight down from the top of the figure.  Unmixed OD XF-62 was sprayed from the underside for shadows.  I then mixed up some second highlights and shadows from Vallejo and unfortunately didn't keep track of the mix.  I just kept adding color until I got what looked right.  I painted the web gear and boots, which still need highs and shadows done.  Plus the whole figure needs outlined to add some contrast to the different elements.  Also I still have to start on the face.  At any rate I'm alot happier this go round. Third(?) time's the charm!  On to the pics....

Hi Mike,

No, I didn't meet Nick at the show but there were some amazing displays and it was very inspirational.

Glad to hear your moving along well on your figure again. Between the beautiful weather and my current work load with my clients I'm afraid I'm not getting anywhere fast with mine.

Looking forward to seeing your pics.

Hey, Blunder I've painted Regimental's Doc Bradley figure.  Went together pretty well.  Not a whole lot of clean up. The flamethrower guy looks pretty cool.  Looking forward to yours.  Did you get to speak with Nick Majerus when you bought your figure?  He's the owner of Regimental S4.  He's a really great guy and figure painter too.  I think I've overcome my slump on my figure and am now well on my way.  I should be able to get some pics up tomorrow.

Went to the MFCA shown at the Valley Forge Convention center this weekend. The artwork was incredible. Really inspired me to pursue this hobby an maybe compete at next years show.

I picked up the Regimental S-4 Marine Flame thrower Iwo Jima figure to start a WW2 group once I am done with the modern desert war figures.

This is going to be a winter / hot summer months hobby for me though. Fishing, target shooting and vegetable gardening are taking up all of my time now and I am finding it very difficult to devote the time needed to this endeavor.

Still looking forward to seeing the other members figures that are part of this group build.