Takes me forever to make any progress with figures. Moved into a new house in April, carved out a swank hobby room, and now just tryin’ to figure out which box has all my stuff.
Here are two of the figures I have been working on for a scene I have started up called “Go For Broke”- the motto of the 44nd RCT. Made up of Japanese-Americans, finally given the chance to fight. By all accounts, they pretty much kicked aische.
Here’s the B.A.R. gunner
Defect in paint on face becomes battle scars…
This one will be investigating a ruined building, so he’s heavily modified to fit his surroundings:
They ain’t quite finished, but they’re gettin’ there. Thanks for looking,
Hey Indy, thanks. Squished… I think I know what you mean. Nah, it’s not necessarily the photo… he does look a bit squished in real life. MIght be the Hornet head, perhaps, that is doin’ that. It does seem a tad small for the body.
~~Hey that said–it’s not a problem–so he’s a short guy–big deal–I don’t think anyones gunna say it to his face!
Steve that other figure–I know you said he was heavily mod’d, but I wondered if I caught the base figure while browsing around–was it a certain Nemrod of France dude?~
Great to see more American GIs here in the forum! It inspires me… your work was a work of a master. Mind if you can tell me how you painted the helmet net? Drybrushing. I tried that last year and it wasn’t that even good. [:P]
deafpanzer, master I ain’t- light years from it- but I thank you for the compliment all the same. Yes, the netting was drybrushed.
Gamera, thanks for the compliments as well!
Indy, the modified figure is from Custom Dioramics, “U.S. Infantry Battle of the Bulge”. I suppose the modifications weren’t really all that “heavy”, now that I see the original figure again. Both arms rearranged, and heated to get better suited angles. The back of his collar was twiddled with, to suit the Hornet head that was used, so that he would appear to be looking up when positioned. The feet were also heated to get him to stand correctly, amongst the rubble guts of the bombed out building. He’ll be placed in here:
More progress shots soon, gonna be the S&T officer you are also currently working on.
~Steve~ Thanks for posting that man–I was wondering–sorry I misplaced the picture I thought might have been that pic–get back to ya if i find it–just for giggles----that CD figure looks like a better way to get there!
I’ve got my squad leader, 2nd Lt. Left his gold bar off the front of his helmet, since he might have painted over it in reality, but I left the officer’s white vertical bar on the back, to keep his rank somewhat clear. I still have to weather these guys, as well as add some Hudson and Allen gear markings. Some of those decals are awful small… kinda scared…
All of 'em so far…
if yer here, thanks for looking. All comments and corrections welcome.
They look awesome. You got the eyes right and even the buck teeth. Your blending style is smooth. I’ll reserve my comments on the pose until they’re in the cool dio base you’ve done but for now they’re look great.
I see you and Indy have different styles in rendering like Rembrandt and Van Gogh. Interesting.
~Steve~ Seriously beautiful painting Buddy. Love the textures and shadows you giot going on the garmets & gear–you set the bar pretty high—gave me a few things to think about finishing mine–and a challenge for yourself to improve on,
