R.F.C. Pilot & Trophy 1917 vignette WIP

[phs Paddy]

I’ve had this white metal kit in the locker for some time and have been itching to have a go. So, in celebration of the opening of Des’ new forum I found the excuse I was looking for. The first image is where I'll be attempting to go.

(Updated to a better image!)


The following photo is of the figure’s parts minus the rudder. They’re now primed and I’m in the process of filling pin holes with Mr Surfacer.



Here I’ve started the colour coats on the rudder depicting an Albatros kite. The colour coats at this point were done with Tamiya acrylics after the prime coat. The yellow base coat is a mix I picked up from WnW’s Albatros D.V instructions for chrome yellow. The Balken Kruse (sp?) was done with two different masks I cut and you’ll notice that the white outline appears a little to the wide side. Just count that as artist license.  Highlights, shadows and weathering will come a little futher along.





OK, so here we go with a small vignette which may qualify for the diorama section. Just remember that I’m relatively new to figure painting but all comments are welcome, but be gentle. 

Paddy

P.S. I know, I know. Don’t seem to be happy unless I’m working on more than one project at a time. 

   

[keith_christie]

That is an interesting little vignette you have there Paddy, who is it by?

Nice start on the painting as well.

Best Regards

Keith

[ta152c]

Splendid

[Pete Nottingham]

A very interesting vignette Paddy, good luck with the painting.

Cheers

Pete.

[phs Paddy]

That is an interesting little vignette you have there Paddy, who is it by?

Nice start on the painting as well.

Best Regards

Keith

Keith the company that marketed this figure is 'The Fusilier' out of the U.K. and  their packaging was marked  'The Great War 1914-18 & Trench Stores Accessories'. The figure size is 80mm or approx. 1/24 scale.  The stockiest I purchased from is state side.

Paddy

[phs Paddy]

Splendid

Thanks David. Now let's hope I can do it justice.

Paddy

[phs Paddy]

A very interesting vignette Paddy, good luck with the painting.

Cheers

Pete.

Thanks Pete. Fingers crossed.

Paddy

[Des]

Thanks Paddy for posting this interesting vignette, I will be keeping a close watch on this one especially when you start doing the face. I just purchased the latest Kellerkind figure, their RFC pilot called "Let's Go", I have never painted a figure before so watching how you attack yours will be a great learning curve for me, and others.

Des.

[GAJouette]

  Paddy,
Thanks very for sharing this wonderful vignette my friend.I really love the detail of the pilot.I'm looking forward to following this thread. I done figures before so no big problem in doing the uniforns and euipment . My problem is always the face and the skintones. Frankly my efforts to date uh without being too crude draw a vacuum. I looking forward to watching how you handle the
face and skintones.

Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

[pepperman42]

Thats going to be sharp.

[phs Paddy]

Aye, faces, now there’s the rub. Des, you and Gregory are right on about the face being the toughest part of a figure, at least that’s my opinion too. One thing about this chap is he’s wearing goggles which may help a bit on that score. Let’s hope I handle it properly and not have to put a sack over the bloke’s head when I’m finished. 

Paddy

[phs Paddy]

Thats going to be sharp.

Thanks Steve. Hope you're right about that and I don't mess in my nest. 

Paddy

[phs Paddy]

Thanks Paddy for posting this interesting vignette, I will be keeping a close watch on this one especially when you start doing the face. I just purchased the latest Kellerkind figure, their RFC pilot called "Let's Go", I have never painted a figure before so watching how you attack yours will be a great learning curve for me, and others.

Des.

Your welcome Des.

I remember you mentioning you had ordered "Let's Go" and I'm looking forward to reading your review. From the picture I remembering seeing on the net it looks like a great figure to have. Lots of potential there, especially in a diorama.  I can't rememer if it's resin or white metal but what I'm beginning to see is resin figures having very sharp detail with little or no flaws. So, again it will be good to hear what you think. BTW, with your skills you'll do a grand job right out of the box, but if I can contribute anything worth while to you or the group I would take it as a feather in my cap. 

Paddy 

[Chris Johnson]

I'll be watching this with interest Paddy. As with many others, I'm challenged when it comes to face painting. I remember doing a Verlinden British paratrooper years ago and by the time I stopped blending the face, the poor fellow had a five o'clock shadow on his forehead.

Cheers,

Chris

[phs Paddy]

I'll be watching this with interest Paddy. As with many others, I'm challenged when it comes to face painting. I remember doing a Verlinden British paratrooper years ago and by the time I stopped blending the face, the poor fellow had a five o'clock shadow on his forehead.

Cheers,

Chris

  I'm part of the challenged group also Chris but I've hitched up the braces and with fingers crossed will soldier on.

Another figure I have going was almost complete except for the head. I managed to drop the partially painted head on the concrete floor and it suffered some facial disfigurement which turned out to be a blessing and it now resides in the dust bin.  A new set of five heads were ordered for backup whenever I try to put a new face on the North African French tank commander again.

Paddy