WIP Lt Cairns VC from RP Models

[Nap]

You know how much I like detail Kev, this is the icing on the cake.
Good work Mate
Keith

Don't mention cake !! ..another 6 inches on my slender waistline !..lol

Lots of details yes but hopefully painting will bring more out !
Going for variations on the webbing and uniform colouring ..maybe a bit of sweat somewhere !

Oooops just remembered got to finish the Ranger off !!

Thanks for looking in

Nap

 

[Bootneck]

Subtle differences that lift the figure up Kev. Really looking forward too seeing paint on this one.
Peter.

 

[Nap]

Subtle differences that lift the figure up Kev. Really looking forward too seeing paint on this one.
Peter.

Subtle ..yes but time consuming ..all part of the fun of the hobby mate

I too am looking forward to paint going on it ! ....think I might have to do something with a bit of colour in it before this hits the bench fully !!!,

Thanks for looking in

Nap

 

[Jay-BFG]

Cool mods Nap

 

[Jimbo]

Good improvements so far Kev
Cheers
Jim

 

[Nap]

Cheers Guys

Jay ...doesn't look a lot but it took a lot of time ..and patience !!

James

Now all completed and primed in black ready for base painting as soon as Ranger finished

Thanks or looking in

Nap

 

[Nap]

Hi Guys

Verbal Update ...everything is now basecoated ...going for slightly different hues on the webbing as well .

At the moment working on the shadows on uniform ..so uniform fairly dark will be lightning it a lot !

Here are my base colours

Uniform..Vallejo 893 US D Green

Flesh.....Vallejo 876 Brown Sand

Main Belts...LC Dark Earth / GW Catacharan Green 50/50

Holster.....LC Dark Green / Valkejo 876 Brown Sand 50/50

Small Pouches/Haversack....LC Dark Green

Waterbottle.....LC Dark Green / LC Dark Earth 50/50

Machete ....LC Matt Brown

Hair......Army Painter (AP) Dark Brown

Eyes....Andrea Pwarl Grey

Teeth....AP Ash Gray


Pic will follow later

I am working on the uniform first then the flesh trying this way asI did on RP's Roger Ranger , the uniform will be wrapped in cling film when done ..stop any oils from my fingers !

Thanks for looking in

Nap

 

[Nap]

Hi again

Couple more reference pictures ....I will be adding the strap on the haversack at the back ...going for a cord on the water bottle

Here is a version painted by Joseph Brito , a good friend of Hugo's and a good painter

and a coupke of pics of his painting the wounded arm

and the sword

Thanks for looking in

Nap

 

[Borek]

Great progress Nap. I like how you keep going. With great emphasis on detail, with care and great attention to detail. It's amazing to watch your threads. Very well done, keep up the great work ...

Btw, blood on the sword, and injuries from Joseph is amazing. I'm curious about your version ...

Cheers Borek

 

[Nap]

Hi Borek

Thanks for the comments ...glad you enjoy my efforts !

As for the blood ...looking sonething like Jose's ...definately not too overdone or too red ...arterial blood !

Currently working on the uniform colour ..getting there ..no pics as yet though...brushes calling!

Thanks for looking in

Nap

 

[Viking Bob]

Looking great Nap, love the detail you are putting on the bust, its superb.

 

[Honster]

Excellent work on both sculpting and painting!

 

[clrsgt]

Great progress. The bloodstains look very realistic. Looking forward to your version.

 

[Wayneb]

Just caught up with this one. Looks like some nifty reworks on this Nap. What might you be using for your sculpting butter?.....Keep up the good work.

Wayne

 

[Nap]

Just caught up with this one. Looks like some nifty reworks on this Nap. What might you be using for your sculpting butter?.....Keep up the good work.

Wayne

Cheers Wayne

I used mag sculpt mainly but also beesputty ..scary putting it in oven @ 100 degrees for max 15 mins !

Still not done a pic yet working hard on the uniform textures ..all I see is green !

Thanks for looking in

Nap

 

[smudger1960]

Great attention to detail kev,very nice

 

[Nap]

Hi Guys

Finally got round to taking a quick couple of pictures ...got carried away painting ......

Update ....all webbing done on main torso , in various greens to give a bit of variety ..lots of textures

...still to do ...

Buttons
Buckles
Watch
Dog Tags
Eye, Teeth, hair , flesh work
Lanyard
Haversack
Waterbottle
Machette
Sword/Sword handle

Thanks for looking in

Nap

 

[Bootneck]

Looking really good Kev. Progressing well. Giving me inspiration to revisit certain areas of my version.
Looking forward to seeing your progress.
Peter.

 

[Nap]

Hi Peter

Good to hear from you mate hope all is well , to be honest the picture are not the best for some reason the uniform is a lot lighter than in real life !! ..its more in keeping to the uniform references here ..the textures show up a lot more !!

Just looked at it again and realised I have only done one of the chindit badges ...bugger!!!..lol

Oh well its an enjoyable piece to work on ...and its coming on well in between my mass of prepped up pieces !!!

Thanks for looking in

Nap

 

[Nicolaos]

Great project, lovely versions of a wonderfull sculpt!
Keep the good work!
Nicolae