Advance to Arnhem 1/16 scale

[Steve Ski]

Smock Light Tones Complete

I just finished the lighter smock tones on the arms and chest. I will now go back across the entire smock to ensure the brush strokes are correctly placed according to color, etc. Like I said before, this particular pattern has evaded me, but it’s way too late to go back and change it, so we carry on, artistic license I say. As you can see, the shadows and highlights should carry through all three-color tones and painting them one color tone at a time completely before moving on to the next was not really that difficult. After doing this for a while you get use to it, seems to have worked out ok so far.

The last step for this figure will be the web gear and helmet. As mentioned earlier, all the brass and metal work will be done on all the figures as a last step before the dull coat.

Thanks for watchin. Cheers, Ski.

[JED]

Fantastic work indeed. I recently read an article which mentioned that there was an officers version of this smock which by all accounts was well sort after and is very rare. A company in the UK make a replica of it.

[Steve Ski]

Thanks Jed. It's a classic style only the Brits could come up with. For some reason the Yanks didn't have much fashion sense, lol.

[JCON]

Edith Head would roll in her grave with that statement Ski, ha, ha!!!

[Steve Ski]

Web Gear, Helmet, and Rifle

I finally got the brush wet this past week. The web gear and helmet have been completed for this stage of the process. I went ahead and painted the rifle with an initial tone just to get that portion initiated. The hands will need to be done as well, but I will do all the figures’ hands at once to keep the flesh tones in check.







And finally, the last figure will be tackled this week. I’m thinking at least a week and a half to get this camo pattern done on this figure. I removed the right arm due to the tight quarters in the chest area. It’s just too tight to get an accurate paint job with it attached. More to follow soon on #3.

Once I finish the smock on #3 the real fun begins, the trousers and details, and I’m looking forward to that! This last pic is rather blurry, but yall get the idea, it’s on the bench 😉



Thanks for watchin, Ski.

[dogfish7 (R.I.P.)]

You've made tremendous progress on this one, Ski! Lookin good!

[JCON]

Amazing as always Bro!!! Ruck on buddy!!!

[Steve Ski]

Thanks Bruce, just wish the camo work was done, it's a drudge to finish right now, motivation being the main factor. Ah, I'll get er done

Thanks Joe, Ruckin Over, Bby!

[ARMORGUY]

The way this hard to do camo pattern is done, the wood of the tool, everything looks spot on. You are amazing my friend. 

[Steve Ski]

Dec 3, 2021 11:58:32 GMT -6 ARMORGUY said:

The way this hard to do camo pattern is done, the wood of the tool, everything looks spot on. You are amazing my friend. 

Thanks Guy, good to see ya Brotha!

[Steve Ski]

Trouser Works

In keeping with the drive and motivation in challenging times, we press on. Work the easy challenges first, then finish up the loose ends, hence the last figure’s smock will take a back seat,…for now, lol. He’s not going anywhere; he’ll be back soon.

Back at it, Corp Reynolds is getting a leg workout. After making an initial attempt at this color tone and realizing it was way too dark, I initiated an Oven Cleaner bath. This was certainly not the first, nor the last bath I’ve done, but it had to be done in a bit more delicate manner since the upper torso was already complete. There was no room for error, none at all!





Staying with Mig’s original trouser color tone I did a light shading and feathering with darker tan oil tones into the appropriate areas. Windsor Newton did me a favor by producing Golden Ochre, what a hoot. This is pretty close to a usable match if ever there was a color in a tube. Minor adjustments with Titanium white, a bit of Burnt Umber, and tones in betwixt, it all fell together nicely.









Now, some may say there should be a slight olive tone within this mix, which I actually did include, but nailing down this exact color tone was a bit of a challenge. Re-enactment pics are good, some original article pics are even better, but we are really close, and neither us were there, so it’s a go.

I do like the results, so I’m sticking with this process throughout. I treated this like any white or grey color tone, light application of shadows and let the highlights bring out the intended final color tones.

The legging had a much greater olive tone in some of the reference pics and in others it was more of a tannish tone. I personally liked the olive tone for contrast. I’m still not completely sure about the straps, leather or canvas, but I’m thinking leather for even more contrast and definition in this area. The boots will get a better work over when all the figures get a bit of weathering.



More to follow real soon and thanks for your patience. Cheers, Ski.

[JED]

Looks spot on to me, keep it coming

[JCON]

Looks good Ski, I finally got one done today too in the mini group build gallery at the bottom of the forum... felt good to get back to the bench again!!!

[Steve Ski]

Why thank you Sir Jed, mucho apreciado!

Fine job on the muscle car Joe!

[dazza]

Fantastic work I can't get my head around how you guys achieve the things you do.

I've just started a Tamiya 1/16 figure I've never done a figure before but I managed to pick one up cheap so thought why not ?

I've been on the net for tips and just about every video I've seen uses different methods 🙄 so for me at least it's a steep learning curve !

[Steve Ski]

Dazza, go for it, Bro. Nobody learns this over night and anyone can do it, especially if I can, HA!!

It's all a matter of practice, practice, practice. Stick around, show us how you're doing, and ask a boat load of questions. There's a lot of guys here, we're all willing to help. But remember, you gotta ask, we'll answer as best we can. Nobody walks on water in this Sport, but it's all about "sniffin paint and gluin them fingers together".

This is a hobby, not a job. It's relaxing and a release, so have fun!

Thanks for the compliments, and stick around, we're glad you're here!

Cheers, Ski.

[dazza]

Jan 3, 2022 20:54:36 GMT -6 Steve Ski said:

Dazza, go for it, Bro. Nobody learns this over night and anyone can do it, especially if I can, HA!!

It's all a matter of practice, practice, practice. Stick around, show us how you're doing, and ask a boat load of questions. There's a lot of guys here, we're all willing to help. But remember, you gotta ask, we'll answer as best we can. Nobody walks on water in this Sport, but it's all about "sniffin paint and gluin them fingers together".

This is a hobby, not a job. It's relaxing and a release, so have fun!

Thanks for the compliments, and stick around, we're glad you're here!

Cheers, Ski.

Thanks Ski
I'm getting there with it once I've done it I will post some pics.

That's why I like it on here folks don't seem to be trying to out do each other and everyone is pretty laid back about it all.

[Steve Ski]

Ya, a buncha 'ol farts we are, HA! This Sport is too much fun to get wound up. Standing by to stand by

[Steve Ski]

Closer to Completion; Hands, Rifle and Strap, and a redo of the Anklets

Corp Reynolds will now be set aside to fully dry and await the others before mounting on the base. I did a semi-final wrap up by painting the hands, rifle and strap. Also done was a redo of the anklets as per a very knowledgeable source, Mr. Boots. Thank you, Mr. Boots, for the correction in historical accuracy.

Can’t forget his cigarette, by no means. The wrist holding the rifle and the head have not been fully secured yet, that will be done during the final punch list process.





















As mentioned before all the brass will be done at once on all the figures when the line-up is complete.



Time to tackle the next pair of trousers and carry on. Thanks for watchin. Cheers, Ski.

[JCON]

Dude!!! Ruck on buddy!!!