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WIP Critique Tommy's war.

Discussion in 'vBench (Works in Progress)' started by housecarl, Apr 22, 2011.

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  1. housecarl Moderator

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    Here's my take on the new Tommy's war, well Tommy. I couldn't get the supplied head looking anything like, so I replaced it with a Hornet one. I sculpted, yes sculpted,:p the service dress cap. The wall is by MK35, and the railing is photo-etch, with the foliage from mininatur. The rifle is wanting its sling, and some touching up to do.
    Carl.

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    housecarl, Apr 22, 2011
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  2. billyturnip A Fixture

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    I was looking forward to seeing one of these painted up. You've done a right good job Carl, including the sculpting, great work mate!

    Roger.
    billyturnip, Apr 22, 2011
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  3. tonydawe A Fixture

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    Very nice Carl.
    tonydawe, Apr 22, 2011
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  4. Paul Kernan A Fixture

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    Carl
    Nice one, mate. Great subdued khaki tone to the serge uniform and blanco webbing. Any chance on jotting down your mixes?

    Cheers
    Paul
    Paul Kernan, Apr 22, 2011
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  5. housecarl Moderator

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    Thanks for the comments. Paul the khaki is English uniform, highlighted with Iraqi sand and the shaded with German camo black brown. The webbing is Panzer Aces light mud, highs with ivory and shaded with the English uniform.
    Thanks again,
    Carl.
    housecarl, Apr 22, 2011
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  6. billyturnip A Fixture

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    Forgot to ask Carl, what cap badge did you put on the cap?

    Roger.
    billyturnip, Apr 22, 2011
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  7. housecarl Moderator

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    I managed to remove the original, so it's the Lincolnshire Regiment.
    Carl.
    housecarl, Apr 22, 2011
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  8. sam b Well-Known Member

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    Hi Carl , the hole thing looks great to me mate ! The red n orange adds a nice touch of colour .
    Well done
    Sam
    sam b, Apr 22, 2011
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  9. 1969 A Fixture

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    Bloody hell mate you have done a sterling job on this one, the basework works just right for this figure.

    `Sculpting your own cap` You been hanging around with ken too long ;)

    Great result with the figure mate

    Steve
    1969, Apr 22, 2011
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  10. dinovision79 Active Member

    Looking great, Carl! I like the groundwork too!

    Denes
    dinovision79, Apr 22, 2011
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  11. billyturnip A Fixture

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    I just knew you would have put a new cap badge on, any particulat reason for Lincs. regt.? Sorry for all the questions Carl. :D
    billyturnip, Apr 22, 2011
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  12. housecarl Moderator

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    As they used to say in the pongos if you're asking questions, then your paying attention. I wasn't clear, I managed to salvage the original from the figures cap. Which was a good job, as my sculpting skills are lacking in that department.
    Thanks again to everyone for the positive words,
    Carl.
    housecarl, Apr 22, 2011
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  13. pmfs A Fixture

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    Sure shot mate, another great work Carl..)
    pmfs, Apr 22, 2011
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  14. Steve Well-Known Member

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    Great job Carl. If you do not mind me asking what was the prob with the kit head? This series is a must for moi.--
    Steve, Apr 22, 2011
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  15. billyturnip A Fixture

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    I'm paying attention. :) Good thinking, for some reason I was thinking this was the Middlesex Regt. fig. but that's the other one, err so I wasn't paying enough attention :D
    billyturnip, Apr 22, 2011
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  16. housecarl Moderator

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    Nothing wrong with them Steve, just that the features were a bit on the subtle side, similar to Alpine.
    Carl.
    housecarl, Apr 22, 2011
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  17. mil-mart A Fixture

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    Carl, you know my thoughts on this one mate, excellent painting and great work on the base. Have you been gardening and cutting back that ivy.:)

    Cheers Ken
    mil-mart, Apr 22, 2011
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  18. Dennis Active Member

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    Hi Carl, saw and admired this as a WIP at Sword & Lance, you have combined a great figure and some great basework to produce a little stunner. Thanks for the explanation of the paints used, love the attention to detail such as the enamel blue water bottle spout. He really does look like a Tommy.
    Regards
    Dennis
    Dennis, Apr 22, 2011
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  19. Harry New Member

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    I'm still not sure about the pose of that figure (although I've only ever seen it in photo's) but it seems to fit rather well with him firing round some cover like that. Another great example of how much a good scenic base can add.
    Harry, Apr 22, 2011
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  20. John Bowery A Fixture

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    Carl,
    Nicely done and some excellent changes.
    Cheers
    John
    John Bowery, Apr 22, 2011
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