Thought he was looking a bit ‘Pasty’ so added a raw umber filter, going to leave his head alone before I totally fk it up

He's looking good, maybe a slight blush on the cheeks from the heat and a very slight blue shadow round his eyes from lack of sleep. Perfectly good as he is of course, just saying what I'd try doing.

Cheers Simon

Definitely looking better, although worth considering Simon's suggestion, could make a big difference.
But always do what you are comfortable with.

Malc

Both are in place, just doesn’t show well in the photo, will have to get some close up shots taken.
Cheers

Steve

I have the same problem with photos, the light absolutely washes the colour out of the figure, especially the skin tones.

Cheers Simon

Great work! It’s a pretty tough face to paint I think, characterful yet smooth.

One was a red colour the other green. As can be seen in the above photo.

Hi Mark,
what is the other thing that looks look a cord around his neck in addition to the dog tags? Is it the edge of an undershirt?
thanks
N

I think Lucas took the idea from a period photo so it probably would have been a thin lanyard for a compass or maybe even a pocket watch

It's definitely not an undershirt, I was going to do it as a leather cord of some sort.

Dooh !!

Added a bit more blue tint and barok red for his cheeks. Just a couple of touch ups needed on his shirt and can then start to add highlights, fades and dirt

The face looks better, it's amazing how a little additional work can make a huge difference.

Malc

Yes the face is really nice now, as Malc says just a touch of colour makes a big difference. The shirt is a good colour for the jungle issue kit, the old OG shirts were prized possession when I joined.

Cheers Simon

Highlights added to his shirt and webbing, working on his hat at the mo.

Looking nice there Steve, only just noticed this after all the versions to be seen here. I believe the sculptor has given him 1937 pattern webbing which is right, but if I remember rightly (from being an Army Cadet in the 70's) there should be a loop on one of the shoulders straps at the back to keep them together. I'm not normally such a rivet counter but I impressed myself remembering that when normally I forget what I walked into the room for. He is looking good and suitably knackered, nice job so far.

Cheers Simon

I have no scratch building skills, so it will have to stay as it is.

You're making good progress, coming together nicely.

Malc

This is based on the Indian pattern 37 webbing Simon which was issued in large quantities to troops in the Far East. It was an inferior build that was of a cheaper material and had simplified buckles and fastenings. The British webbing had the tab you mentioned but a lot of the Indian pieces didn't have this on the outside strap

Steve, apologies for bringing this up I stand corrected by Macuk. I wasn't aware of the India pattern webbing, just about everything Indian I have painted is at least 40 years older than WWII. Interesting though that there was another version of said webbing, it must have been truly horrible as the normal '37 pattern was awful.

Looking forward to seeing him with the hat.

Cheers Simon