Boelcke Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Yes, don't like the color combination too, but when I get to paint the models, I'm allowed some artistic license so maybe fine tuning the shades can produce something aesthetically pleasing (to me at least). Some of the comments I read in the net regarding the digital camo: Q: Why are the weapons also painted in digital camo?A: So the rebels will have a hard time looking for it after the ambush. Q: Why does the SAF/PNP use dark grayish blue patches on their camo?A: So they won't be noticed when they fall drunk on the bar floor. Q: Why are the guns and boonie hats painted in camo?A: You know what they say in the military, if it moves, salute it; if it doesn't, paint it! Quote Link to comment
steiner Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 This is the trumpeter 1/16 Russian Officer (Vol 2) Started this during the IPMS Manila event at Eastwood but only got around to painting it now. Will post further pics as progress is made. http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b40/9723761/DSC_0059.jpg http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b40/9723761/DSC_0066.jpg Quote Link to comment
bugoy2004 Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 i like the hairstyle. new wave Quote Link to comment
Dr_PepPeR Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 He looks like that character actor in the telenovelas. Quote Link to comment
steiner Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 I believe that would be Joel Torre? hehehehehe Quote Link to comment
steiner Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 An update on the figure I am painting... http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b40/9723761/DSC_0077.jpg http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b40/9723761/DSC_0078.jpg Quote Link to comment
Boelcke Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Its looking really great. Great job on the weathering. Great job on the beard too. Btw, heres a chopper I built a couple of years ago. Its a 1/72 Airfix SH-2 SeaSprite. I reworked the entire interior, rescribed the fuselage, took off the gear well doors molded onto the land gears, folded the rotor blades, and opened up the engine bays and added engine details. http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll97/Xtida/P4190606.jpg http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll97/Xtida/P4190607.jpg Comments most welcome. Quote Link to comment
steiner Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 great work sir Boelcke, Nice job on the folded blades! Im not too much a fan of the sea sprite however. I liked the appearance of the seaking more. Good thing you were able to get a seasprite since I heard that's somewhat of a rare kit now. Quote Link to comment
Dr_PepPeR Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 This is the trumpeter 1/16 Russian Officer (Vol 2) Started this during the IPMS Manila event at Eastwood but only got around to painting it now. Will post further pics as progress is made. http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b40/9723761/DSC_0059.jpg http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b40/9723761/DSC_0066.jpg I believe that would be Joel Torre? hehehehehe I really like the way you shadowed and highlighted the pants. Not Joel Torre's usual style though. :thumbsupsmiley: Its looking really great. Great job on the weathering. Great job on the beard too. Btw, heres a chopper I built a couple of years ago. Its a 1/72 Airfix SH-2 SeaSprite. I reworked the entire interior, rescribed the fuselage, took off the gear well doors molded onto the land gears, folded the rotor blades, and opened up the engine bays and added engine details. http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll97/Xtida/P4190606.jpg http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll97/Xtida/P4190607.jpg Comments most welcome. Considering it's 1/72, and considering it's an Airfix, that's a helluva job Herr Boelcke. I have the Revell 1/48 kit of the SeaSprite but I plan to really weather it since I would assume a navy heli would be really exposed to the elements. Quote Link to comment
Boelcke Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Thank you for the kind words. Steiner, I like the Seaking too, but have been fascinated by the Sea Sprite since I was a kid. I wouldnt have gotten this Airfix kit if I really didnt want a 'sprite in my collection. The Airfix kit might be rare, but its about the only thing it has going for it. The quality is sooo 70s. Doc, I planned on making this 'sprite really weathered, but as I started gathering pics I noticed that many actually had a cleaner look. Maybe its because of the gloss finish; later USN helicopter types sported flat finishes that were more prone to gathering dirt and grime. Quote Link to comment
Griffin_ Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 anybody here selling a second hand airbrush? Magkano? Quote Link to comment
Dr_PepPeR Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Thank you for the kind words. Steiner, I like the Seaking too, but have been fascinated by the Sea Sprite since I was a kid. I wouldnt have gotten this Airfix kit if I really didnt want a 'sprite in my collection. The Airfix kit might be rare, but its about the only thing it has going for it. The quality is sooo 70s. Doc, I planned on making this 'sprite really weathered, but as I started gathering pics I noticed that many actually had a cleaner look. Maybe its because of the gloss finish; later USN helicopter types sported flat finishes that were more prone to gathering dirt and grime. Hello Herr Boelcke! Mind you I wasn't criticizing the accuracy, it's just that I like to really weather my builds. Goes a long way to cover up my boo-boos. Quote Link to comment
Boelcke Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Doc, Oh no, no, dont get me wrong. Maybe I was in a sense justifying the finish, but as everyone who know me would tell you, I always welcome criticisms. Only way to improve. Actually, I prefer weathered builds as well. Was tempted to do it here, but usually between accuracy and artistic license, the former wins out. Quote Link to comment
Dr_PepPeR Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 anybody here selling a second hand airbrush? Magkano? I have a Chinese-made airbrush that has never been used. It's a lot cheaper than a Badger but I'm not sure of the quality, since like I said, I never used it. Interested? Doc, Oh no, no, dont get me wrong. Maybe I was in a sense justifying the finish, but as everyone who know me would tell you, I always welcome criticisms. Only way to improve. Actually, I prefer weathered builds as well. Was tempted to do it here, but usually between accuracy and artistic license, the former wins out. My excuse has always been artistic license Herr Boelcke. Quote Link to comment
steiner Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 malapit na matapos sana... http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b40/9723761/DSC_0081-1.jpg http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b40/9723761/DSC_0084-2.jpg http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b40/9723761/DSC_0082-3.jpg http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b40/9723761/DSC_0080.jpg Quote Link to comment
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