Been itchin' to try my hand at a modern figure for some time now. Not through any grand plan I've ended up starting with Colin from Dragon in 1/6th scale. I've just applied my usual techniques to this figure, though I did try out putting a very small amount of light pink/grey/flesh-tint mixed oil paint wash in the corner of the eyes which I think worked a treat. Did do a fair bit of roughing up of the uniform and ground in heaps of dirt/muck.
Colin has all sorts of neat gear, (Makes a change from German Y-straps & bread bags.) but I still haven't figured out how to strap on his cool knife sheath or which pouch the water bottle goes in.
Still need to get some SAS graphics and glossy photo paper to make a nameplate and to fix up the M16. Does anyone know an easy way to make a sling for a M16? Also does anyone have any tips for weathering modern weapons? Modern weapons seem to 'wear' differently than your standard WWII weapon. I just had a thought, I usually 'name' my figures on a nameplate which discribes the figure but knowing how the SAS is with names should I leave it blank or use a call sign?
I'm sure this won't be the last modern figure I add to my collection. Tell me what you think, have I made any howling mistakes?
Thanks for looking.
Dan
Edited 14/09/03
Finished him the other day and put him on a new kind of stand. Hope you like.
Dan
