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Post by Steve Ski on Dec 4, 2020 14:20:52 GMT -6
Tanks Brothas, working more today!
Guy, the challenging part will be the oils, that will be interesting, lol.
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Post by Steve Ski on Dec 8, 2020 12:29:22 GMT -6
Oil er up!Now the fun part begins, the oils. I decided to do a test run on shading and highlighting to figure out how to go about this particular camo pattern. What I'm finding is there is no easy way about it. Each area is being treated like a separate canvas and I am having to switch colors on the spot while transitioning through a particular area. It's really not that big of a deal, but tone matching for realism is my concern. I don't want to end up with a white wash look after covering a large area to realize I have to go back and tone it down. But, it is a test run. In this session I have done the front chest area, right arm, and upper portion of the left arm only. Initially I ran a light wash of Windsor Oxide Chromium, which is almost an exact match for my light green tone, mixed with a spot of Ivory Black over the entire figure to seep into the creases and crevasses. Then I went back and wiped off that tone from all the tan and reddish areas. Pin lines have not been added to the seems, etc., not yet. That will be the last detail to add before the brass buttons, clips, and zipper. Sorry about the pics, they aren't the greatest.    Also, the web gear shoulder straps will be returned to a more tan-ish appearance closer to the ammo pouches. I got carried away with the excitement of finally painting in oils I forgot to bring it back home to a more realistic tone, lol. The paint is still a bit wet and shinny, but it's the overall appearance I'm looking at right now. So, some serious thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated at this point, especially from my fellow oilers, if you please. More to follow. Cheers, Ski.
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Post by JED on Dec 8, 2020 13:41:10 GMT -6
Seems to working well Ski 👍
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Post by dogfish7 (R.I.P.) on Dec 8, 2020 16:24:22 GMT -6
Looks darn good from here Steve.
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Post by JCON on Dec 8, 2020 16:36:10 GMT -6
Making it way better Ski!!! Keep it going buddy!!!  |
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Post by Steve Ski on Dec 8, 2020 20:44:16 GMT -6
Thanks Gents, I will forge onward!
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Post by jimrichards on Dec 9, 2020 2:00:49 GMT -6
Freaking Amazing!
Sorry Ski, the only thing I know about oil, is I need to change it in my bike, and my Wifes truck is leaking it like crazy.
But you are teaching me.
Jim
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Post by Steve Ski on Dec 9, 2020 2:57:06 GMT -6
Lol, Thanks Jim.
Strangely enough, I'm seeing a white-out syndrome the further I take this test run. Looks like a bath is in order, pics coming soon.
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Post by nico76mih on Dec 9, 2020 3:14:49 GMT -6
Hi Steve! I saw the sign of this superb set on planetfigure. Glad to see you in action, it looks very good until now, no doubt about a wonderful result.
Cheers,
Nicolae
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Post by Steve Ski on Dec 10, 2020 8:40:55 GMT -6
Thanks Nico, glad to have you aboard!
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Post by Steve Ski on Dec 10, 2020 8:42:53 GMT -6
Tweaking the TonesNot being happy with the prior test results I cleaned up the appearance of the "white-wash" and added darker tones to the reddish and green areas as well as a very light green shading tone to the tan areas. The over all green tone is becoming more visible and gives the smock a more blended appearance. I'm calling this test run a success.    This camo pattern is naturally slow going, but I'm liking the results so far and I'm having a hootin ditty of a time at it! More to follow, comments welcome. Cheers, Ski.
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Post by JED on Dec 10, 2020 10:13:27 GMT -6
Looking pretty good Ski
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Post by JCON on Dec 10, 2020 11:57:55 GMT -6
I like it Ski!!! |
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Post by dogfish7 (R.I.P.) on Dec 10, 2020 17:19:34 GMT -6
You're doing an awesome job!  |
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Post by Steve Ski on Dec 11, 2020 12:42:31 GMT -6
Muchas Gracious Gentlemen.
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Post by JCON on Dec 11, 2020 12:44:10 GMT -6
¡Sin duda eres bienvenido Ski!
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Post by Steve Ski on Dec 11, 2020 12:49:56 GMT -6
That's French, ain't it?  |
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Post by JCON on Dec 11, 2020 13:02:42 GMT -6
No this is:
Vous êtes certainement le bienvenu Ski!
Or Lithuanian:
Jūs tikrai laukiami Slidės!
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Post by JCON on Dec 11, 2020 13:05:05 GMT -6
How about Polish? Z pewnością zapraszamy na narty!  |
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Post by ARMORGUY on Dec 11, 2020 14:42:36 GMT -6
Your painting skills seem to be limitless, I'm a fan of the worn, faded greyish shades of the fabric. Keep doing your magic my friend...MOY2021...mind my words. |
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