I've overpainted the original blue on his trousers.................
Doesn't really show up in the picture, but looks OK in real life!
Dave
Doesn't really show up in the picture, but looks OK in real life!
Dave
Revell/ICM 1/16 SWAT Officer
- Thread starter Dave Ward
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I've been inspired ( and shamed ) by the figure painting on this forum, so I thought I'd have another go, I've had numerous failures, most of which are now landfill. - 1/16 seems to be about right for my meagre facepainting skills. Who knows, if this turns out OK, I might try something a bit more adventurous ( the 1/16 ICM Viking looks to fit the bill.............)
Dave
PS I find that my paintbrushes are not up to the task of really fine painting - they're OK for aircraft & AFV, but not figures! I'll have to invest in a few in the New Year......................
Dave
PS I find that my paintbrushes are not up to the task of really fine painting - they're OK for aircraft & AFV, but not figures! I'll have to invest in a few in the New Year......................
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Further work. I find it difficult to decide whether to paint the pouches/bags on or off the model. I can see the advantages of adding all the bits, then priming overall. Then again, I can see that it's easier to paint the inaccessible bits before assembling. Whichever way, I seem to be touching up aall the time...............
Decals added to the torso, and the first pass at painting the face, still needs work, I'm struggling with my paintbrushes, definitely need some better smaller brushes...............
I've drilled the heels, and added wire pegs to give more positive location on the base
I'll be using the tarmac insert on the base - I used one of the spares to get the hole positions right
Getting there - I'm going to sacrifice a paintbrush, trim the hairs to make a more positive small brush.............
Dave
Decals added to the torso, and the first pass at painting the face, still needs work, I'm struggling with my paintbrushes, definitely need some better smaller brushes...............
I've drilled the heels, and added wire pegs to give more positive location on the base
I'll be using the tarmac insert on the base - I used one of the spares to get the hole positions right
Getting there - I'm going to sacrifice a paintbrush, trim the hairs to make a more positive small brush.............
Dave
I've stripped off the face paint & given it a fresh flesh base - I've cut down a paintbrush to about 12 hairs, and will have another go tomorrow....................
Dave
Dave
Steve Brodie
SMF Supporter
Mine has arrived. May get a resin replacement head. Costs as much as the kit though. But amazing details on it. Hmmmm
Rapidly approaching a conclusion.
Body completely assembled - every time I look I see something that needs touching up!
In retrospect, it would have been better if I had used a lighter blue for his uniform - it would have provided more contrast against the rest of his gear, and it is easier to darken something, than lighten it!
I'm going to give it all a once over & touch up all the bits I have missed. I'll add his head, but, not the helmet & visor. I'll give it an overall matt varnish finish, then attempt a few washes......................
Dave
Body completely assembled - every time I look I see something that needs touching up!
In retrospect, it would have been better if I had used a lighter blue for his uniform - it would have provided more contrast against the rest of his gear, and it is easier to darken something, than lighten it!
I'm going to give it all a once over & touch up all the bits I have missed. I'll add his head, but, not the helmet & visor. I'll give it an overall matt varnish finish, then attempt a few washes......................
Dave
Nearly, there...................
The flash photos aren't that good - I'll try & put some better pics in daylight tomorrow
Dave
The flash photos aren't that good - I'll try & put some better pics in daylight tomorrow
Dave
Looking good Dave
In daylight - I swear that every time I touch this feller, some paint comes off!
After a final touch up (!), I'll try a few washes, although the colours are so similar in tone, it's going to be tricky, maybe I'll try variations in vanish mattness ( if there is such a word ).
Dave
After a final touch up (!), I'll try a few washes, although the colours are so similar in tone, it's going to be tricky, maybe I'll try variations in vanish mattness ( if there is such a word ).
Dave
Steve Brodie
SMF Supporter
He has come out well. Good perseverance has paid off.
Start mine soon.
Start mine soon.
D
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Very nice work Dave. Hope you've enjoyed it.
Not finished yet! - I'm going to tinker with this for a while.................
I've learnt a lot - including that my paint brushes aren't good enough for such small detail, which I'm in the process of sorting out. I'm on the lookout for another 1/16 figure for another learning session.
Of course, according to my nature, I'll be looking for a bargain!
Dave
I've learnt a lot - including that my paint brushes aren't good enough for such small detail, which I'm in the process of sorting out. I'm on the lookout for another 1/16 figure for another learning session.
Of course, according to my nature, I'll be looking for a bargain!
Dave
Jim R
SMF Supporter
Hi Dave
Looking good. As you say you have learned a lot to take forward to the next figure.
Jim
Looking good. As you say you have learned a lot to take forward to the next figure.
Jim
Very nice Dave
Finished - completed object here....................https://www.scale-models.co.uk/threads/revell-icm-1-16-swat-officer-a-learning-curve.34274/
Dave
Dave