The Figure GB of 2010-2011

ok guys, getting to the roster edit button...

JTRACING: THAT IS AWESOME!!!  you've managed to make him dirty an worn, but not sloppy-looking. A hard line to walk, excellent job!

EDIT: ok, anyone, ket me know if your name is missing off the roster. Don't want to leave anyone behind...

my final figure count is 16

Hey thanks for the info JTRACING I usually don't airbrush my figures. Do many modelers airbrush figures? 

JTracing-

Holy cow!!!  I swear I thought you were working on 1/16 figure... then I had to scroll back to confirm but I was dead wrong.  I haven't tried the airbrushing approach yet but it makes sense now... I will give it a shot next time. 

The first fig is actually listed as a 1941 MArine But I am painting him as a Banana War MArine, the Lewis gun and beard fit better for that period.

The 2nd fig needs stripped and reprimed, The horse is from Dragon's Wehrmacht Cavalry kit, the scale is slightly off, but given that the Marines in China used local mounts, smaller than U.S. horses, I thought it was a good fit.

Tonka! looking good. That China marine figure looks like it will be fun. The sculptor seemed to be pretty darn good. Can't wait to see him finished!

I got my Son Tay Raider out and cleaned up all the seams on the primary parts. Here is the basic set up, one figure and two weapons plus a stand.

Boba Fett, I have made the choice... I brought this kit thru eBay few minutes ago.  I am going for...

1/16 'Screaming Eagle' US paratrooper by DML.  Just feeling patriotic so I will do an American figure as my first shot at 1/16 figures.  Its mohawk is scary enough to make those nazi bastards run!   I hope to start as soon as I am done with my Battle of Norway GB hopefully end of this month. 

I really like that figure, but I wish DML had included a steel pot giving you the option of bareheaded or helmeted. The mohawk on Screaming Eagles is just a bit too cliche'.

Stik, I agree... I checked if it comes with a helmet but apparently it doesn't.  I can always order one if I am not happy with its mohawk.  Is there is 1/16 aftermarket piece of US helmet out there just in case I need one?

Wish there was more options for US paratroopers out there but I only found two... this DML kit and one from Apline asking for $50!  Ouch...

you could order a resin head set... not sure if it would have the helmet though. If you feel up to a ton of modding, I have a German Afrika Korps Pith helmet in 1/16th. The other thing with that kit is the bayonet doesn't look right to me. He doesn't have enough action to be charging, and a Thompson is a better weapon for shooting from the hip. Not that anything is but considering it's full auto... Anyway, I'll add this to the list.

next guy in the set

Deafpanzer, give me a day to look around, but I think I have a 1/16 helmet and /or complete head laying around...

Stikpusher that will be  a neat fig to do,,,have not seen that one for awhile.

Wow Jtracing, stunning work. Kinda feel a little hesitant to post my pictures haha!

Well, here's where I'm at.....

Well, let me know how to do it better!

those are looking nice!

heres some progress on this guy

not much to look at, at the moment

I airbrushed all the base colors on, flesh, green and tan .

the pants will be painted in Splittermuster pattern

Tonka- That would be awesome if you find it.  I looked EVERYWHERE on the internet and I couldn't find an AM helmet or resit head at 1/16 scale.  All of them were darn evil Germans... I'd pay for it if it helps.  Thanks buddy... loving your American GI too! 

Oddmanrush- I need to work on your name... I struggle to type it everytime! LOL  Your figures are looking good... it will look even better after weathering as it will tone down a bit.  I have been working on pea dot camo on my panzer crew and it was not that easy!  Still learning... gonna weatherize and tone down my panzer guy as you can see below.  The jacket is done.  Flesh part isn't my favorite so I have been saving it for LAST!

James- You are the KING!  Please tell us the truth... those figures are really 1/35 not 1/16 or maybe 1/6 scale?  We are always looking for more toots so it would be great if you can show us how you paint in steps?  I'd buy you  a Candian beer... YES, I am a big fan of Canadian beer!  My parents have a summer house in Canada and we go there every summer. 

Hey I have some soviet guys from WWII I am working on now, does anyone know a good color for their uniform?

Purple.

well depends on service. tankers had a purple-blue. Infantry had a brownish-tan.

DeafpanzeR!!!! PLEASE tell me how you did the "peas-pattern" camo. I have a jaguar set w/2 SS guys, both need Fall peas pattern camo. I've tried and failed. Stripped the paint 4 times. I love yours! Everybody's off to a great start! my pics will be incoming soon...

I have the pants camofied now lol

I tried to make them look faded and old. just need to add dirt for final weathering later.

deafpanzer

James- You are the KING!  Please tell us the truth... those figures are really 1/35 not 1/16 or maybe 1/6 scale?  We are always looking for more toots so it would be great if you can show us how you paint in steps?  I'd buy you  a Candian beer... YES, I am a big fan of Canadian beer!  My parents have a summer house in Canada and we go there every summer. 

lol there's something I'm good at drinking beer!

Boba, thanks!!!  Like I said it was my first attempt doing pea dot camo and I am still learning... its not done of course.  Maybe we all can learn from the king James and others!  You can check my work at /forums/t/129896.aspx  

You can see that I haven't done an update because I jumped to Battle of Norway GB to work on my little Panzer I Ausf A. LOL  I will get back to it when I am ready... I think I shot myself in the foot because I signed up for four GBs. At least I am having fun with you guys...

lol! I've done that too... far too many times. Anyway, thanks for the link. the colors just don't seem to make logic sense in my brain (or is that SUPPOSED to be how it is?) can't wait to see more!

got some more done before nascar race starts lol

not much but the boots are painted now

double post

Damn, I love your camo job.   As you can see I am working on mine in another thread... mind if you can tell me how you made your camo faded?  Was planning to use highly thinned tan and gray to make it work.  Remember I use enamel... I assume you are using arcylic?

Jtracing, great look figure. I love the camo pants. My figures are suppose to be sporting the same camo...clearly you've done a better job at it, haha! My colors are all wrong, I think I made the base color too gray. Well, its a learning experience for the next figure set I do. Keep up the good work gents!

101stAirborne

Hey I have some soviet guys from WWII I am working on now, does anyone know a good color for their uniform?

The quilted winter uniforms were a  lighter khaki shade. Regular summer combat uniform of blouse and breeches varied from khaki to olive, to an earth drab color. Tankers coveralls varied from dark blue to gray to black.

Boys, guess what came in the mail today?  DML 1/16 Screaming Eagle paratrooper!  The box was unnecessarily huge!

Of course I had to open the box... nice details on the body.

But the face was OK... I expected better.  What do you think of this?

At least the head and the mohawk hair came separately in case I get 1/16 helmet for this so I will not use the mohawk... nice details on the gear but the rifle butt needs some putty to smooth it out. 

Another good thing... the knife and M1 came separately too so I am planning not to attach the knife to the rifle.   I was surprised that decals didn't come with the figure but I think I can manage to paint the flag and patches since details are pretty good.

Can't wait to work on it as soon as I am done with another GB... working on MK links for my Panzer 1... pain in ass but those tracks will be worth it at the end! 

alright, have to show you guys that the fearless leader is not slacking off!

Here is the head for Walon Vau, can anyone guess who he's based off of? and yeah, I know the haircut is terrible and the eyes are blank, he's still in progress.  And I ESPECIALLY know the body is screwed up, the shoulders need to be attached differently. But let me know! He's about 1/6th scale.

I also got a "Brothers in Arms Hell's Highway" limited edition figure from a friend. I plan on cementing the joints, filling weird scratch marks on the surface, and priming him. It's very well sculpted for a vinyl toy, and for a 1/12th (I think) figure, $5 ain't too bad. It'll take a bit of work, but I'll use Deafpanzer's pics for reference. I might post pics of him sometime. Comments please!!!!

havent felt like painting lately, but i stuck the other guy together

deafpanzer

Damn, I love your camo job.   As you can see I am working on mine in another thread... mind if you can tell me how you made your camo faded?  Was planning to use highly thinned tan and gray to make it work.  Remember I use enamel... I assume you are using arcylic?

I used the base tan, make it really thin (transparent) then airbrush a few coats. then i dry brush with white oil paint.