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Offline FarEast

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Re: "Ikarus 1916" - Shot down LVG C II, P & M Motorbike (Aviattic), Vauxhall 25hp
« Reply #45 on: September 16, 2016, 10:13:57 AM »
Congratulations on the job!

I'm also a teacher and the work load is huge..... even more so when you become a deputy head/principle! But yes it is probably the most rewarding jobs there is.


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Re: "Ikarus 1916" - Shot down LVG C II, P & M Motorbike (Aviattic), Vauxhall 25hp
« Reply #46 on: September 26, 2016, 05:25:40 AM »
Simply gorgeous!
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Re: "Ikarus 1916" - Shot down LVG C II, P & M Motorbike (Aviattic), Vauxhall 25hp
« Reply #47 on: September 26, 2016, 06:17:06 PM »
Wow. I know some real good figure painters and they woudl say your technique is too rough. But I like it so much. The textures pop into the eye. The colours are so deep. Superb.
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Re: "Ikarus 1916" - Shot down LVG C II, P & M Motorbike (Aviattic), Vauxhall 25hp
« Reply #48 on: September 27, 2016, 10:54:11 PM »
Thank you Rick and Manni!

Wow. I know some real good figure painters and they woudl say your technique is too rough. But I like it so much. The textures pop into the eye. The colours are so deep. Superb.
Manni

Manni, I think I wouldn't call it a technique. I'd rather speak about a learning process or simply trial and error  :). I think your friends are right, although the contrasts pop out more on the pics than in real life. The deep colors are the main argument to try out Acrylics, if you keep on with oils you can much better blend the single layers.
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Re: "Ikarus 1916" - Shot down LVG C II, P & M Motorbike (Aviattic), Vauxhall 25hp
« Reply #49 on: September 28, 2016, 01:10:04 AM »
They look fantastic, Andreas!  Better and better with each update!
Cheers,
Bud
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These figures are a scene in themselves without the crashed aircraft. This has the potential to win prizes in any competition anywhere. Simply wonderful figure modelling and painting.

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Absolutely brilliant Borsos, looking forward to seeing these figures in diorama, it will look spectacular.

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Outstanding composition and work on your figures! They look great now but once mounted on the base will be Brilliant!
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I agree with all the above! The plane could only be guessed and still remain a great diorama.
Very well done!
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Oh, so unbelievable brilliant. The figures are just terrific. I love that scene.
Chapeau,
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Thank you very much for all your kind words!

I thought it would be time for some work on my Vauxhall 25hp staff car. I started this build some months ago here, where you can find pics of the build until now:
http://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=7494.0

Now I made som progress on the mudguards

cut out the doors

and attached the main parts


The wheels are only loosely attached for the photos.
I hope you like it.
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Andreas, your work on the Vauxhall is phenomenal!  Master modeling at its best!
Cheers,
Bud
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Andreas, your work on the Vauxhall is phenomenal!  Master modeling at its best!
Cheers,
Bud

Master class modeling indeed!
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Superb workmanship on the Vauxhall Borsos.

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Incredible workmanship on your Vauxhall 25hp staff car.  Can't wait to see it all come together, will be quite stunning.