120mm WW2 RAF PILOT IN ARMCHAIR

[helldiver]

Don't do figures and have never worked with resin but there is something about the character that appealed to me. Will be scouring the boards for hints and tips. Hope the craic is good!

 

[spud]

There is an sbs in the hints and tips section on face painting by Chris, looks like ai cool figure,

 

[Jeeves]

I've never seen this one before...who makes it?

 

[helldiver]

Thanks for that Spud, will certainly check that out. From Tyrone BTW!

Hi Jeeves, really is a thought provoking pose and tells a thousand stories, I only hope that I can bring him to life. Made by Heritage Aviation in UK
http://www.heritageaviationmodelsltd.com/

 

[spud]

ah nice one Delldiver im down in Cork

 

[Chris S]

Another from the wee Island ;D ...we're taking over ,they just have'nt realized yet ....lol

Anyhoo ,that is a nice piece ,waiting to see how you get on with it . Need any advice just ask

Oh yeah ...you need a Black dog to sit beside the chair ;D

Chris.

 

[spud]

well we can try

 

[helldiver]

Progress has been hindered by my inexperience with filling and sanding resin, together with a paranoia of obliterating detail :-[ Was easy enough on the chair but the figure itself had more pinholes than I initially thought.... Would like to see primer on soon.

 

[cobraleader]

nice start Helldiver

 

[Glorfindel]

Dude this is neat! I'm liking it.

 

[helldiver]

Just a quick update. Layed down some Gunze grey and sure enough I find some pin holes that I didn't know existed! Fill n' sand, fill n' sand..... Aidan

 

[spud]

dont ya just love it when that happens ;D

 

[Grendels]

Just a quick update. Layed down some Gunze grey and sure enough I find some pin holes that I didn't know existed! Fill n' sand, fill n' sand..... Aidan

That is the problem with resin kits, just when you think you have them taken care of, bamm there is another little bubble...

Keep at her, I want to see what this looks like when it is done!

 

[JohnSimmons]

Neat subject mate. (and nice name lol)

 

[fumblethumbs]

That is a really nice figure! The coat looks amazing already, even just with primer on it.

 

[schweinhund227]

so ? where is this one gonna fit in the big scheme of things...??? Diorama ?

Looking forward to see it come alive (paint)

keep up the good work... "Clean up" is a big job isn't it ???

 

[helldiver]

Many thanks for the word of encouragement gents. Yes, cleanup was/is a bigger job than I imagined. Normally build WWII props so this is a way off centre for me. Doesn't really fit anywhere else, so assumed it had to go into "Diorama" category. Aidan

 

[helldiver]

Was getting a bit frustrated with my own lack of skill of filling and cleaning that I decided to put some paint down. Again frustrated with the face which is not near finished. Just posting pics to keep myself focused and add some peer pressure on myself. Vallejo Bronze Green for the armchair, quick covering coat for starters. Aidan

 

[Chris S]

Looks like a good start Aiden , keep at it

Chris.

 

[Grendels]

The color helps bring out the details. If you don't put some paint down, you won't find the problems.

Painting up faces is one of the reasons I haven't tried to paint a figure yet.