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WIP Critique GI BAR Gunner - Alpine Miniatures - 1/16 - next step

Discussion in 'vBench (Works in Progress)' started by Ferris, Jul 5, 2013.

  1. Gellso A Fixture

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    He's looking good mate.
    I like your unique style.

    Gells
  2. Ferris A Fixture

    Thanks a lot Grant! You're too kind.

    Cheers,
    Adrian
  3. dinovision79 Active Member

    Excellent work Adrian, top notch!
    I wouldn't worry about the skintones either.. depending how long the guy's been out. On many winter photos the dirt and fatigue looks like kind of a tan, in action blush would be normal too, I think, not to mention the possible darker skin shades. This is not to argue, but I think the pale skin in winter conditions is not the only way.

    Looking forward to see more!
    Kind regards
    Denes
  4. Ferris A Fixture

    Thanks Denes!

    Although I am happy with how the face turned out, and I am certainly not going to change it at this stage on this figure, I do want to try a different mix on another figure sometime. Just out of curiosity. To see if it works.
    By the way, the scarf suggests the guy is cold, but maybe he overestimated the cold, overdressed and is now actually steaming hot...! With germans just around the corner there is no time to change... Aaah, imagination...

    Cheers,
    Adrian
  5. Ferris A Fixture

    Quick update. Close to the finish line now.... :)
    Will post final pics in new thread when I'm finally done (few weeks?)

    Cheers,
    Adrian

    PS: the bent barrel is caused by camera distortion; just noticed it!

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  6. DEL A Fixture

    Country:
    Scotland
    Great looking figure Adrian. The face and the helmet is real stand out work (y)
    Looking forward to the end result and seeing how you base it up.
    Cheers
    Derek
  7. smudger1960 PlanetFigure Supporter

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    Lovely finish to the jacket,nice and smooth with the blending,I also like the face which is also very well painted,great job Adrian :)
  8. Gellso A Fixture

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    That looks bloody good mate.
    The colour and tones are awesome.
    Just want to check....you sure he's right handed?:whistle:

    Gells
  9. NickM Well-Known Member

    Country:
    Australia
    I love the face and weathering on his helmet. The texture of the wool scarf is great too.
    Beautifully painted, Adrian (y)
  10. YongA01 Active Member

    Country:
    Malaysia
    Looks like going to be a winner.....
    Very nicely painted uniform and face, looking forward to the finishing piece....
  11. Joe55 A Fixture

    Country:
    United-States
    Just got caught up on viewing your thread. That's some damn fine work Ferris! I especially like the attention to detail on the trousers and steelpot. The soiling, scuff marks, and general wear and tear really set it all off. Excellent (y)!!

    Joe
  12. tonydawe A Fixture

    Country:
    Australia
    Hi Adrian,

    I have this figure in my GA and will be watching your thread carefully for tips on how to paint it. You're doing a fantastic job so far. The details in the jacket are superb.
  13. Steve Ski PlanetFigure Supporter

    Country:
    United-States
    This is loooking really good Adrian, now on to the base.

    Cheers, Ski.
  14. BigDaddy A Fixture

    Country:
    United-States
  15. SPrimeau Active Member

    Country:
    United-States
    Very well done Adrian-
    Scott
  16. pmfs A Fixture

    Country:
    Portugal
    Looking good my friend.

    Cheers
  17. Ferris A Fixture

    Thanks Derek! Base is finished by now: mud and snow, bit I'll show it later.

    Thanks Brian, glad you like it!

    Thanks Grant! Excuse me for not getting it.... I know explaining damages the joke, but I have the feeling I'm missing some fun... :-/

    Nick, thanks very much for your comment!

    Thanks for your nice comment Alan! (I hope I spelled that correctly?)

    Joe, thanks for your noce comments. The trousers more or less painted themselves, they are very well sculpted.

    Thanks Tony! It's a magnificent sculpt, but I found it deceptively complex to paint. It has a lot of detail and every figure that holds a gun with both arms represents some challenges I find. I left off and painted separately his right arm which means I have to integrate it in its painted state. Something that always makes me nervous. Attaching the gun sling also requires some careful planning ahead. If you have specific questions don't hesitate to PM me.

    Thanks Ski! Yes, sir, working on the base already!

    Thanks Matt, glad you like him.

    Thanks Scott, thanks for leaving your nice comment.

    Pedro, thanks a lot mate!

    Thanks all for commenting and liking my work.

    Cheers,
    Adrian
  18. Eludia A Fixture

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    Nice Adrian, I especially like the realistic finish on the helm. Yet another one for me to aspire to, the list is getting long ;)
  19. Vaux Well-Known Member

    Country:
    Spain
    I like a lot!
    Very good pants and jacket!

    Good job!
    Juanma
  20. Ferris A Fixture

    Thank you Eludia and Juanma. Glad you like him.

    Adrian

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