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Post by Steve Ski on Feb 13, 2019 20:30:20 GMT -6
Thank you Gents. Joe, correct you are Bro, but don't forget water issues, too. I had a run of softener and pressure tank issues that wouldn't go away, but now they are put in check, finally.
I'll carry on as time allows Brothas. Cheers, Ski.
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Post by JED on Feb 13, 2019 22:37:38 GMT -6
Great work indeed ski
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Post by Steve Ski on Feb 14, 2019 10:30:47 GMT -6
Thanks Mucho Jed!
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Post by Dukemaddog on Feb 14, 2019 18:29:15 GMT -6
Wow, this one looks done to me already. It's gonna rock when you show more. Take your time Ski. Your work is always well worth the wait.
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Post by BUCKY on Feb 14, 2019 21:53:43 GMT -6
That fella looks amazing, already! Keep the homefront going, so you'll have a bunker to work in!!
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Post by Steve Ski on Feb 15, 2019 11:24:18 GMT -6
Thanks Duke and Bucky. I'll be working it more today and I sure do cherish my bunker time, it's relaxing.
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Post by Steve Ski on Feb 22, 2019 21:23:16 GMT -6
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Post by JCON on Feb 22, 2019 22:27:11 GMT -6
I'll forgive you brother although with this weather it doesn't help with home sales so I may have to come raid yer fridge a few times... lol!!!
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Post by JCON on Feb 22, 2019 22:27:56 GMT -6
By the way the Captain looks amazing!!!
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Post by JEFF on Feb 23, 2019 2:36:53 GMT -6
Outfreakin'standing.  |
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Post by dogfish7 (R.I.P.) on Feb 23, 2019 12:49:58 GMT -6
He is awesome!
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Post by JED on Feb 23, 2019 12:59:34 GMT -6
That captain is superb indeed
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Post by ARMORGUY on Feb 23, 2019 13:40:47 GMT -6
You nailed that capt. Steve. Incredible job on the folds !
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Post by Steve Ski on Feb 23, 2019 13:46:07 GMT -6
Thank you kindly AG, Jed, Dogfish, Jeff, and Joe. It's been a long time comin.
Joe, common over Brother, we got ya covered! Call ahead though, wouldn't want the Malinois' chewin yur leg off. We keep perimeter security hungry, they keep the Oinion Crickians at a distance, Bahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!
Cheers, Ski.
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Post by JCON on Feb 23, 2019 13:49:38 GMT -6
LOL!!! Thanks Ski you're a good brother, I do actually have a home under contract and looks like it should close middle of next month so should be ok, ha, ha!!!  |
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Post by Buddho on Feb 24, 2019 2:08:54 GMT -6
Incredible work on the captain, Steve.  |
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Post by BUCKY on Feb 24, 2019 2:21:46 GMT -6
Nice looking Cap'n, chief! Well done!
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Post by Steve Ski on Feb 24, 2019 9:35:19 GMT -6
Thanks Bucky, Buddho, thx for the compliments. Joe, good to hear Bro, but you got my number. Heck, I'm so far behind on back rent to my dogs they'd love to see a new face, common down..............  |
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Post by Steve Ski on Feb 24, 2019 20:03:41 GMT -6
Back to Alpine's 1/16th scale German U-Boat Watch Officer, kit #16036
Keeping my method of madness going as before I applied the pre-shade on the upper torso. It may look a bit heavy in some areas, but the gray tones will feather in just fine when I start the process.
  
The key here is when the oils are applied I keep them within the same tonal range as the Captain figure. If the tones are too far off the figures won't mesh when it comes time to secure them to the gun deck. So, I'll complete the upper torso first, then move onto the legs just like our Captain figure.
More to follow and thanks for watchin. Cheers, Ski.
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Post by Steve Ski on Feb 24, 2019 20:10:18 GMT -6
Blending the CoatWith the color tones laid out as before I began with the darkest shades first placing a small spread in the upper portion of the creases. Then, taking the wider brush I feathered and blended the oils out to the sides and downward. I will continue with this particular tone until the front of the coat has been treated, then do the same on the back of the coat. After the initial tone is in place I step up a shade lighter and spread just below the prior tone and feather and blend it. As I said, I will continue this same process on the back of the coat as well to insure uniformity with the gray tones. I noticed a slight variation from the front, back, and sleeves on the last figure, so proceeding in this manner will cut down on the variations. Slight variations are not a big deal, it's when you get tone differences that are obvious, then it becomes a problem.    You may not have noticed it, but I did. The tonal difference on the jacket vs. the trousers is more towards the gray, on the trousers, rather than the more bluish tint of the jacket. See the pics below. this really isn't a big deal, they're two separate articles of clothing and should most often have a slight variation. I just don't want to get too far afield with the variations.   More to follow, and thanks for watchin. Cheers, Ski.
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