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Modelers Lounge => The World of Scale Models => Topic started by: Robin on January 24, 2020, 10:27:16 PM

Title: 1/16 MiniArt Gladiator
Post by: Robin on January 24, 2020, 10:27:16 PM

I'm waiting for stuff to arrive for my WNW Albatros D.V...and a bit of "in between R&R" because of my iaido exam and competition (tomorrow!).
The 1/16 Gladiator from MiniArt is a little fun project.

(https://i.postimg.cc/bN3FPBQR/box.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Not a great kit, but nice nonetheless.

(https://i.postimg.cc/8Cq03fhQ/glad01.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Somewhat modified the helmet.

(https://i.postimg.cc/Z5PPZBtz/helmet.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Gladiator helmet in the British Museum

(https://i.postimg.cc/kggztmnZ/glad02.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

There many body parts. Needed a lot of filling and sanding to get it all smooth. :o

(https://i.postimg.cc/P5VcWRJq/glad03.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

The shield decal is nice! Shield and helmet weathered with oils.

(https://i.postimg.cc/fLmrhWK3/glad04.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Wood with oils.

(https://i.postimg.cc/3wyqnF0F/glad05.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Getting close to skin and face painting. That will be a challenge! :-X

More soon,

Robin :)
 

Title: Re: 1/16 MiniArt Gladiator
Post by: kensar on January 24, 2020, 10:48:07 PM

Impressive painting so far, Robin!

Title: Re: 1/16 MiniArt Gladiator
Post by: Alexis on January 26, 2020, 11:04:02 AM

Pretty cool Robin , different I must say . Following with interest  ;)



Terri

Title: Re: 1/16 MiniArt Gladiator
Post by: RAGIII on January 27, 2020, 12:40:02 AM

Unusual and very cool! Looking great to date!
RAGIII

Title: Re: 1/16 MiniArt Gladiator
Post by: FAf on January 27, 2020, 08:02:22 AM

Nice work!
I really hope your graduation went well!!!
/Fredrik

Title: Re: 1/16 MiniArt Gladiator
Post by: Robin on January 28, 2020, 07:19:53 AM

Thanks!  :)

(https://i.postimg.cc/1RYXk68W/shodan001.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
"Shodan (1st dan grade) All Pass"

So...yep!
And I'm bloody proud of this achievement.
I started two and a half years ago (57). In poor shape and 20 kilos too heavy.
The 20 kilos are gone and now I have my first dan. Woot!

(https://i.postimg.cc/02MjPQm9/shodan003.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Back on topic...

(https://i.postimg.cc/hGbh65mx/glad06.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Y9rjHzNP/glad07.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Struggled a bit with the colours..."normal" skin colours are way too light and pale for a gladiator I think.
Might also be the 1/16 scale...not sure. :-\

I ended up with Vallejo 70.804 beige red for the base colour and this looks okeyish I think.
Helmet will cover the face,so...pfff...good enough.

I think I can finish this soon...and start with the WNW D.V.

Robin  :)

Title: Re: 1/16 MiniArt Gladiator
Post by: Alexis on January 28, 2020, 10:57:06 AM

Congrats Robin !

Figure is shaping up nicely far better then what I could ever achieve


Terri

Title: Re: 1/16 MiniArt Gladiator
Post by: Robin on January 29, 2020, 10:36:11 PM

Thanks T. :)

Finished this small project...

(https://i.postimg.cc/L5HYhX6X/glad09.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/rsQd4kK9/glad10.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Jn3H1J8v/glad11.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Was fun.

Robin :)

Title: Re: 1/16 MiniArt Gladiator
Post by: FAf on January 30, 2020, 07:00:17 AM

Good job on a lot of things!

20 kg off and a master of martial arts... No wonder you've made a self portrait! 😀😎

Quote from: Robin on January 28, 2020, 07:19:53 AM

(https://i.postimg.cc/1RYXk68W/shodan001.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/hGbh65mx/glad06.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

/Fredrik

Title: Re: 1/16 MiniArt Gladiator
Post by: gbrivio on January 31, 2020, 02:25:18 AM

Congratulations on your first dan. The figure is something unusual, very nice paintig and finishing.
Ciao
Giuseppe

Title: Re: 1/16 MiniArt Gladiator
Post by: RAGIII on January 31, 2020, 06:52:39 AM

Awesome results! Looks excellent to me!
RAGIII

Title: Re: 1/16 MiniArt Gladiator
Post by: bobs_buckles on January 31, 2020, 07:42:54 PM

Congrats and some more congrats!

No Dan Von Buckles