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WIP Black men in Vietnam

Discussion in 'vBench (Works in Progress)' started by Martin Vlcek, Feb 14, 2012.

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  1. Martin Vlcek Active Member

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    Hello
    My new work - US soldier - Vietnam ,Excelent 90 mm Pegaso models - black soldier version. Paint acryl and oil.
    Chers Martin

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  2. eas6644 Active Member

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    Re: Black boy in Vietnam

    Nice work. The skins tones are excellent.
    But I don't think you should be referring to someone black as boy. It's offensive and regardless of their age these were men that fought in that war not boys. I'm sure it was not intentional.

    Ed
    eas6644, Feb 14, 2012
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  3. megroot A Fixture

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    Re: Black boy in Vietnam

    Very good skintone's.

    marc
    megroot, Feb 14, 2012
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  4. Martin Vlcek Active Member

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    Yes Ed - sorry
    Repair - US black men in Vietnam :sneaky:
    American soldiers fight in Vietnam have my very respect. My mistace.
    chers Martin
    Martin Vlcek, Feb 14, 2012
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  5. FigureLover A Fixture

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    Love those skin tones, perfect bit of shading
    Ben
    FigureLover, Feb 14, 2012
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  6. sam b Well-Known Member

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    so far so good !!!! I really like the ground work (y)
    sam b, Feb 14, 2012
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  7. Babelfish A Fixture

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    The flesh looks good, the groundwork also.

    The green looks rather lurid at this stage, but I'm guessing it'll be toned down during the painting process.

    - Steve
    Babelfish, Feb 14, 2012
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  8. Martin Vlcek Active Member

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    Yes Steve. Green is acryl base. Next step - painting and shading green oil colour ;)
    Martin Vlcek, Feb 14, 2012
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  9. Babelfish A Fixture

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    Thought as much Martin. If the other figures you've posted up on here are anything to go by, I'm sure it'll be a cracker when finished. Keep us updated.

    - Steve
    Babelfish, Feb 14, 2012
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  10. eas6644 Active Member

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    No problem Martin..Great work!! Love the skin tones!!1
    Ed
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  11. Joe55 A Fixture

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    That is some really nice work Martin (y) !! I look forward to seeing it completed. I do have a question though. What is your opinion on the helmet shape? When I first saw this figure announced the helmet just did not look right to me :cautious:. There is something a little off about it that has kept me from getting one. Since you have one in your hands and can observe it from every possible angle, I would really appreciate your view point ;).

    Joe
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  12. offo A Fixture

    Mrtine Hi, great skin color. Congratulation(y)
    offo, Feb 14, 2012
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  13. Babelfish A Fixture

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    @Joe - I have this figure in the grey army and I'm inclined to agree with you. It's a lovely figure but I'm not 100% convinced by the helmet either (although I don't claim to be any sort of expert).

    You get a choice of two heads, a Caucasian and an African-American, and test fitting the helmet on both it does appear to sit a little high on the head - more so on the Caucasian head I think. The shape looks to be slightly "off" as well, though as I say I'm not an expert and would also be interested to read what others think.

    - Steve
    Babelfish, Feb 14, 2012
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  14. TonyT Active Member

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    Excellent, I tried painting a dark skinned figure ages ago and gave up in despair, he never ever looked right, then I see this and feel their is hope.
    TonyT, Feb 14, 2012
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  15. T-34/85 PlanetFigure Supporter

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    The skin tones look very good. (y) I had one of these, "steel pots" my first year in the army and I have to agree that there seems to be more of a "duckbill?" (if that's the proper term) to the shape of the edge. Maybe its just me, its been 20+ years. Otherwise the figure look great so far. This is the motivation I need to start painting different races.
    T-34/85, Feb 15, 2012
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  16. Kisifer Well-Known Member

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    Greece
    Indeed great skin tones. I can't wait to see this piece finished.

    Xenofon
    Kisifer, Feb 15, 2012
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  17. Steve Ski PlanetFigure Supporter

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    United-States
    Really nice Martin, excellent flesh tone. Looking forward to the finish.

    Cheers, Ski.:D
    Steve Ski, Feb 15, 2012
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  18. Martin Vlcek Active Member

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    Thanks friends:D:D:D;)
    Martin Vlcek, Feb 16, 2012
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  19. Martin Vlcek Active Member

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    Update
    paint - oil

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    Martin Vlcek, Mar 8, 2012
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  20. Ferris A Fixture

    This is such a great figure. I like your paintwork so far very much!

    Cheers,
    Adrian
    Ferris, Mar 8, 2012
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