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third figure ever ans lessons learned

Discussion in 'Painting Techniques' started by jcichon, Apr 30, 2009.

  1. jcichon Active Member

    Country:
    United-States
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    This is a Jaguar "Over theTop" 1st Bn Lancashire Fusiliers, D company (Thanks, Billy Turnip fro the info!!) and was a model I wanted to enter in the Tulsa show and my first show ever. New modellers remember, CHECK EVERYTHING before you begin. The right arm doesnt meet the ladder as it should and I could kick myself for not checking before I started!!! I did so much research to get this as historically accurate as I could and was really happy with the progress minus the face which I am not happy with but practice practice!!! I even had to scratch build leather straps for the canteen and to the canteen which I have never done before! And I even used pigments for the first time! I am just so pissed at myself for not checking beforehand. But oh well, you live and learn and I have learned for sure!!! Its oils over acrylics and is my thrid figure ever. I have a lot to learn but I am getting there!
  2. jcichon Active Member

    Country:
    United-States
    the offending view!!
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  3. Rob Brown Member

    Country:
    United-States
    other than that, turned out really well Jason!!!!!!!
  4. Steve Well-Known Member

    Country:
    United-States
    Hey man, for a third effort this is pretty darned good. Your questions and research have really paid off and I look forward to seeing this one at the show. Remember the fun starts on Friday night in the Presidential suite of the hotel!
  5. Kevin D. PlanetFigure Supporter

    Country:
    United-States
    Jason,

    Looking good, Dude!! Nice painting! Looking forward to seeing it live in Tulsa. Definitely come, you won't meet a nicer bunch of folks and everyone shares their tricks and tips. Much Fun!

    Good Luck,

    Kevin D.
  6. Jamie Stokes Well-Known Member

    Country:
    Australia
    Jason,
    commendable on several levels.
    Research- tick
    Effort - Tick
    Finish - tick.

    Critical (self) review - tick
    learned a bit more - tick.

    Thanks for sharing, good attitude.

    Cheers
  7. gothicgeek A Fixture

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    bad luck but as you said you learned something!

    thats a possitive... ;)

    and it's a very nice bit of work

    Mark
  8. Tommi A Fixture

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    Very nice work indeed, and only the third figure! The painting on the figure is nice as is the basework which really sets the scene.
    Cheers
    Tommi
  9. megroot A Fixture

    Country:
    Netherlands
    For you third figure you did a great job.

    Marc
  10. Sambaman Well-Known Member

    Country:
    United-States
    Jason, I think we're always our own worst critics. From the pictures, and considering this as only your third effort, you have absolutely nothing to worry about! Well done, and on to the next. It's a continual learning process, and that's what makes it fun! Look forward to seeing this one in T-Town!

    Jay H.
    Okc
  11. Mike S. Well-Known Member

    Country:
    United-States
    You've done a lovely job indeed! If the hand not touching the ladder rung is driving you nuts (I understand;)), all you need to do is pop the trench wall up to a 90 degree angle to meet it. Not a big operation to satisfy you.
  12. jcichon Active Member

    Country:
    United-States
    I am gonna try something to fix it! Maybe pull the ladder out more from the top or something
  13. flart1943 Active Member

    Country:
    England
    Well done

    Hi Jason
    Only your third figure. Wow, very well done.
    Pete
  14. John Bowery A Fixture

    Country:
    United-States
    Jason,
    Very nicely done and I would not hesitate to put this in my showcase.:D:D:D
    Cheers
    John
  15. EasyOff Member

    I think it rocks for your third figure!

    EasyOff
  16. billyturnip A Fixture

    Country:
    England
    You've done a great job Jason, it's turned out really well. I'm glad I was able to help in a small way.

    Good luck with it in Tulsa and most importantly have a great time.

    Roger.

    PS What's on the bench for fig #4?
  17. davidmitchell A Fixture

    Country:
    Scotland
    Great work Jason ,look forward to see how your next figure turns out.

    Cheers David
  18. Chrisr PlanetFigure Supporter

    Country:
    Australia
    Jason,

    Firstly, outstanding effort and congratulations.

    Secondly, if he is withdrawing his revolver from its holster, as he appears to be doing, then I doubt very much his right arm should be touching the ladder. Wouldn't he want room to move his arm?

    Cheers
    Chris
  19. tonydawe A Fixture

    Country:
    Australia
    Lovely work Jason.

    To be painting oils over acrylics on just your third figure is quite an achievement.

    Can't wait to see your next effort.

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