German Landsknecht in 1/16

ghamilt1

Member since
June 2004
From: Western Canada

Posted by ghamilt1 on Monday, July 25, 2005 4:33 PM

Thanks Al, the ground work colour scheme was intentionally designed to tie the figure and the base together. That's a little trick I retained from my Art school days. I'm just glad I could find a use for my wife's leftover potpurri! Big Smile [:D]

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ajlafleche

Member since
December 2002
From: Massachusetts

Posted by ajlafleche on Monday, July 25, 2005 7:18 AM

Excellent piece of work! I really like your highlights throughout and your skin tones. Nice how you tied the base into the figure with complimentary colors, red flowers and the green grass.

Remember, if the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy.

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ghamilt1

Member since
June 2004
From: Western Canada

Posted by ghamilt1 on Sunday, July 24, 2005 11:11 PM

"You would need a bunch of Landsknecht to drag me back to Edmonton in October"

Ha! I hear you on that. The only thing we can offer you to sweeten the deal is that the Oilers season opener is Oct. 5. Now you can't beat that can you? A great model show, NHL hockey and a chance to tour the old neighborhood (which you probably wouldn't recognize due to extensive redevelopment.)

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Bgrigg

Member since
May 2005
From: Left forever

Posted by Bgrigg on Sunday, July 24, 2005 9:59 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by ghamilt1

Thanks guys, I appreciate your comments. I'm pretty certain he could hold his own in any bar, as the Landsknecht had a pretty fierce reputation. Say Bgrigg, seeing as you're a fellow Western Canadian and are in the neighborhood, you might be interested in the Edmonton IPMS show and contest coming up in October, where I'll have this fellow displayed "in the flesh". We'd love to see some entries from B.C.

Hey, I was born in Edmonton. CFB Greisbach to be precise.

You would need a bunch of Landsknecht to drag me back to Edmonton in October Big Smile [:D]

So long folks!

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rjkplasticmod

Member since
February 2003
From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Sunday, July 24, 2005 9:05 PM

Excellent painting. Looks very realistic. Thanks for sharing.

Regards, Rick

RICK

At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...

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ghamilt1

Member since
June 2004
From: Western Canada

Posted by ghamilt1 on Sunday, July 24, 2005 8:32 PM

Thanks guys, I appreciate your comments. I'm pretty certain he could hold his own in any bar, as the Landsknecht had a pretty fierce reputation. Say Bgrigg, seeing as you're a fellow Western Canadian and are in the neighborhood, you might be interested in the Edmonton IPMS show and contest coming up in October, where I'll have this fellow displayed "in the flesh". We'd love to see some entries from B.C. Smile [:)]

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ua0124

Member since
January 2004
From: Arizona

Posted by ua0124 on Sunday, July 24, 2005 8:14 PM

Two words come to my mind...Fantastic job!!

Ernie If I can not do something about a problem, it's not my problem; it is a fact of life...

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Bgrigg

Member since
May 2005
From: Left forever

Posted by Bgrigg on Sunday, July 24, 2005 7:38 PM

Well I certainly wouldn't wear clothes that bright into any bar!

It IS an excellent paint job. I look at model cars, armor or aircraft and am amazed, and then look at figures like this and just go WOW. I'm expecting this guy to breathe!

So long folks!

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, July 24, 2005 6:17 PM

BG-he would have to! LOL
But what a great paint job, eh? If you're into figures check out Pilipili-just for grins.

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Bgrigg

Member since
May 2005
From: Left forever

Posted by Bgrigg on Sunday, July 24, 2005 6:09 PM

Excellent job! The armor is fantastic.

I think a Landsknecht could hold his own in a biker bar. Wink [;)]

So long folks!

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, July 24, 2005 4:12 PM

Super job!! I love Pilipili's kits-very animated. Although I would not recommend wearing this outfit to a biker bar.

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ghamilt1

Member since
June 2004
From: Western Canada

German Landsknecht in 1/16

Posted by ghamilt1 on Sunday, July 24, 2005 4:09 PM

Good Day! I just put the finishing touches on a Landsknecht from the German renaissance/30 years war period. This figure is available from Pilipili and was a great kit to build and paint. If your wondering, I masked off the armour, and sprayed it with Alcad II metalizer steel. Artist's oils were used for shadows and high-lights, while humbrol enamels were used for the base colours. I hope you enjoy the posted pics, and please feel free to comment or criticize, as I would be happy to answer any questions you may have.