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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => WW1 Aviation Figures => Topic started by: gedmundson on April 15, 2023, 04:59:36 AM

Title: Copper State Models 1/32 Standing German Airman
Post by: gedmundson on April 15, 2023, 04:59:36 AM
To compliment my build on the WnW Taube, I've put together a resin figure from Copper State Models - their 1/32 Standing German Airman. The sculpting and casting is quite good, and the figure comes with two optional heads. I've included a photo of each option, but will go with the early-helmet version with the scarf. Hope to get him painted up soon.
Cheers,
Gary

(https://i.imgur.com/poA8guw.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/2LwDjfM.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/mgKcnyk.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/cGF5cyk.jpg)

Title: Re: Copper State Models 1/32 Standing German Airman
Post by: drdave on April 15, 2023, 07:53:53 PM
He’s a handy little chap that figure. I’ve done him a couple of times alongside builds chatting to pilots.
Title: Re: Copper State Models 1/32 Standing German Airman
Post by: pepperman42 on April 15, 2023, 11:53:26 PM
That looks interesting. The helmet/scarf version certainly changes up the look!

Steve
Title: Re: Copper State Models 1/32 Standing German Airman
Post by: gedmundson on April 16, 2023, 07:45:12 AM
He’s a handy little chap that figure. I’ve done him a couple of times alongside builds chatting to pilots.

You're absolutely right Dave - I wished I ordered two of them  ;)
Title: Re: Copper State Models 1/32 Standing German Airman
Post by: gedmundson on April 17, 2023, 03:26:05 AM
Some painting progress to show on my figure. I like to paint the head separately, and airbrushed the body black, then sprayed the Field Grey part of the uniform with a mix of Tamiya acrylic. The rest will be brush-painted in Vallejo acrylics. I made a start on the head, using Vellejo acrylics and will work more definition into the face with shadows and highlights.
Cheers,
Gary

(https://i.imgur.com/E3QRPj3.jpg)
Title: Re: Copper State Models 1/32 Standing German Airman
Post by: pepperman42 on April 19, 2023, 10:56:00 PM
Looks great already. I may have asked this but do you use a wet pallet for you Vallejo?

Steve
Title: Re: Copper State Models 1/32 Standing German Airman
Post by: gedmundson on April 19, 2023, 11:26:59 PM
Looks great already. I may have asked this but do you use a wet pallet for you Vallejo?

Steve

Thanks Steve - yes, I do use a home-made wet pallet. I took one of those lock'n'locks from the kitchen, put sponge in the bottom, and some parchment paper on top. Soaked with tap water, it'll last about a week or so before the paints separate and the thing needs a good clean and replenishment. The photo below shows my current one, which is a bit passed it's best-before date  ;)

(https://i.imgur.com/DtdpgdZ.jpg)
Title: Re: Copper State Models 1/32 Standing German Airman
Post by: pepperman42 on April 20, 2023, 01:19:18 AM
Simple works! Thanks for the update!

Steve
Title: Re: Copper State Models 1/32 Standing German Airman
Post by: gedmundson on April 24, 2023, 07:09:36 AM
The figure is more-or-less done, and will be added to my final display when I get the Taube completed.
Cheers,
Gary

(https://i.imgur.com/BM3XaB3.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/mdOGQsO.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/hLpoioe.jpg)
Title: Re: Copper State Models 1/32 Standing German Airman
Post by: pepperman42 on April 24, 2023, 11:16:24 PM
Excellent work!!

Steve
Title: Re: Copper State Models 1/32 Standing German Airman
Post by: RichieW on April 24, 2023, 11:32:00 PM
Stunning figure painting, he looks very lifelike. He will look fantastic standing alongside the Taube. Mine tended to look like the walking dead so I avoid including them now.

Richie
Title: Re: Copper State Models 1/32 Standing German Airman
Post by: Borsos on April 25, 2023, 02:33:01 AM
Fantastic paint job! Just the proper amount of light and shading to look life-like!
Andreas