WIP Arnhem

[Briggsy]

My problem is build something start to paint it and then get an idea to build something else and jump on it. I do enjoy painting just creating is more powerful

I totally get where you're coming from there, easier for me doing single figures I can chop and change quite easily. When I was predominantly making dioramas it was great, a full.mix of vehicles figure conversion, ground work and painting. I had to be strict with myself though and only have one dio on he go at any one time, which often led to rushing the end and cutting corners, but it was good fun.

Cheers Simon

 

[Helm]

Brilliant Richie aftermath looks awesome.
Steve

 

[Steve Ski]

This is developing really well, Richie!

 

[Richie]

Hi Simon, Steve & Steve,
Thank you for the continued support lads greatly appreciated.
I've done a lot scrounging around for figures over the last two weeks to go with the XXX Corps project.
I also want to do a piece on the 101st so also I have been looking for American airborne figures too. (Easy Company of course)
I have about 10 US figures coming from Germany on top of the ones pictured.

I have made a decision to start painting the first two projects before assembling the next one. So I have started on the first figure
of the officer from the battle scene.
cheers
Richie

 

[Briggsy]

Love the paint job, the dennison looks good. I reckon you are single handedly keeping some model shops in business.

Cheers Simon

 

[MalcC]

after all the prep work, its nice to see the painting process begin.

Malc

 

[Helm]

Hi Simon, Steve & Steve,
Thank you for the continued support lads greatly appreciated.
I've done a lot scrounging around for figures over the last two weeks to go with the XXX Corps project.
I also want to do a piece on the 101st so also I have been looking for American airborne figures too. (Easy Company of course)
I have about 10 US figures coming from Germany on top of the ones pictured.

I have made a decision to start painting the first two projects before assembling the next one. So I have started on the first figure
of the officer from the battle scene.
cheers
Richie
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You're going to model the entire op aren't you? Looking well mate.
Steve

 

[NigelR]

Great start on the painting, but a heck of a long way to go. I hope it's not a bridge too far..............

 

[Dr Force]

Oooooooooh big dio’s…………..right up my street and what a spectacular job so far.

Hello again old friend

Dave

 

[MalcC]

I hope this Isn't a bridge too far. going to look awesome.
Going to keep you occupied for a while though.

Malc

 

[Nap]

Hi Richie

Blimey you’ve certainly stocked up with the items , and we see the US para’s as well .....lot of happy modelling times ahead for sure

Nice to see a figure being painted , he’s coming along well

Look forward to seeing, as we all are no doubt , to seeing more

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Richie]

Hi Simon, Malc, Steve & Nigel,
Thank you, yes a lot to do but starting to get on with it now. I have been held back waiting for a new airbrush to arrive. Well it arrived and I have used it today.
I have base coated the smocks and trousers on 12 Para's in the time it took me to hand paint 2.
I really like my new Paasche Talon so easy to use and comes with 3 needle sizes 0.25, 0.38 and 0.5.
Also purchased some Alpine and Hornet heads of Steve Kirtley for future projects.
cheers
Richie

 

[Richie]

Oooooooooh big dio’s…………..right up my street and what a spectacular job so far.

Hello again old friend

Dave

Hello old mate,
How are you Dave? Thank you, glad you are liking it and so good to have you back posting again. If I can get anywhere near the standard of your groundwork I'll be a happy lad.
cheers
Richie

 

[Richie]

I hope this Isn't a bridge too far. going to look awesome.
Going to keep you occupied for a while though.

Malc

Hi Malc,
It won't be a Bridge Too Far mate, I'm seriously enjoying this.
cheers
Richie

 

[Richie]

Hi Richie

Blimey you’ve certainly stocked up with the items , and we see the US para’s as well .....lot of happy modelling times ahead for sure

Nice to see a figure being painted , he’s coming along well

Look forward to seeing, as we all are no doubt , to seeing more

Happy benchtime

Nap

Hi Nap,
Yes spent a small fortune lately, but I thought I needed to do a piece on Easy Company for Market Garden having just watched band of brothers again.
cheers
Richie

 

[Briggsy]

Great step forward mate, it makes sense using the airbrush if you have a full production line going on. Also helps keeping some consistency in the colours used. Must have been hard work waiting for the brush with so.much you want to get on with though.

Cheers Simon

 

[Steve Ski]

Oh man, you are going to be busy, Richie. Ruck On!

 

[Richie]

Hi Simon,
Yes it was hard waiting knowing I wanted to get on with it, but in the zone again.
cheers
Richie

Hi Ski,
Definitely rucking on mate
cheers
Richie

Hi All,
Decided to start laying down colours on the base, a few nights work including tonights 50 shades of grey on the cobbles.
cheers
Richie

 

[Briggsy]

Nice start on the scenery, now starts the interesting bit with weathering etc, great stuff.

Cheers Simon

 

[Dr Force]

Lovely stuff buddy, looking forward to the updates