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sixtygp

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Latorre Models British Pilot 54mm
« on: January 25, 2014, 02:00:11 PM »
Hello
New member here.  I posted a few times at the Aerodrome a few years ago.  I am primarily a figure modeler, but do have a WNW kit lingering... buy my figure work seems to take the front seat... 
Here is a figure I did a while back.  Its listed as 54mm, but is actually taller, so it probably wouldn't do in a diorama unless you are using forced perspective.  Its painted with acrylics.

Matt Wellhouser





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Re: Latorre Models British Pilot 54mm
« Reply #1 on: January 25, 2014, 02:03:55 PM »
Welcome to the forum Matt and what an entrance you have made, that figure painting is amazing, I would love to see more of your work is possible.

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Re: Latorre Models British Pilot 54mm
« Reply #2 on: January 25, 2014, 02:17:06 PM »
Matt,
Welcome and it is nice to see such a beautifully painted figure by a Real Figure Painter versus my meager efforts as a sideline to my Models! It seems we are Polar opposites  ;D  Any tips you can give here are really welcomed. Please feel free to constructively  critique any figures I have posted and have underway. I know all of the other Aircraft builders will appreciate any help we can get!
RAGIII

PS: Do you use similar methods to dave Maddox, airbrush base, shadow and highlight, then glazes?
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Re: Latorre Models British Pilot 54mm
« Reply #3 on: January 25, 2014, 04:22:24 PM »
Thanks for the nice comments.  To answer the questions-
On figures this small, I only prime them with the airbrush.  The color is brush work.  On large figures- 120mm+ I sometimes use the air brush for some of the color. 
To see more of my figure work, check my web page. 
http://custmini.blogspot.com/

Here is the one and only WW1 dio I did-  I enjoyed it thoroughly.



Figure painting tips-  for acrylics- keep the paint thin, use glazes and practice. Good brushes are a must- Raphael 8404 or Winsor Newton Series 7.   If you google "Planet Figure" you can check out the work of some of the best painters ans sculptors-  its a forum much like this one. 

Matt
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Re: Latorre Models British Pilot 54mm
« Reply #4 on: January 25, 2014, 06:08:22 PM »
Welcome Matt! This is such a hign class work. Really very very nice. And Rick, you shouldn't be so modest about your work, which is magnificent too. You are all great artists.

Kind regards
Patrick
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Re: Latorre Models British Pilot 54mm
« Reply #5 on: January 25, 2014, 06:50:22 PM »
Hello Matt and welcome.

What lovely work!  I look forward to seeing what else you come up with.

Best wishes
Nigel
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Re: Latorre Models British Pilot 54mm
« Reply #6 on: January 26, 2014, 12:27:15 AM »
  Matt,
Outstanding work on your British pilot figure my friend. He sure would look great standing in front of a DH-2. I agree he does appear a little bit tall for 54mm.Perhaps you could still use him in a diarama as a taller than average pilot. Maybe it's just me but he has American Indian features to my eyes as well. All and all first class craftsmanship!
Highest Regards,
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Re: Latorre Models British Pilot 54mm
« Reply #7 on: January 26, 2014, 05:34:36 AM »
Truly magnificent work, Matt!  What a way to introduce yourself! 
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: Latorre Models British Pilot 54mm
« Reply #8 on: January 26, 2014, 06:56:42 AM »
   Beautiful work, Matt, and the Diorama is very well done. Your Pilot bears some resemblance to Mannock possibly?
   Welcome aboard the Site, and I'm looking forward to your contributions.
Cheers,
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Re: Latorre Models British Pilot 54mm
« Reply #9 on: January 26, 2014, 08:47:03 PM »
Sorry bloke! ... You can't just plonk those photo's here, accept accolades, and then disappear. We (I) really need to know how you did this??
Especially working in Acrylics, I personally find them so hard to blend, glazes look just like a thin dirty wash and even with blending mediums at hand it seems more like alchemy than technique.

So, I would most definitely appreciate a few "Step By Step's" ... especially as I have a couple of figures in the offing.


Oh, they're pretty good by the way - smiling.
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Re: Latorre Models British Pilot 54mm
« Reply #10 on: January 26, 2014, 09:55:32 PM »
It's just me or the face of your (beautifully coloured) "british" pilot looks like an American Native one?

Anyway, your aviator is amazing, you have really a very good hand...   :)
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Re: Latorre Models British Pilot 54mm
« Reply #11 on: January 26, 2014, 11:19:25 PM »
Absolutely beautiful work Matt!  Fantastic diorama as well.  I hope you will share more of your work here, and help educate those of us who are neophytes when it comes to figures.  ;D

I agree with Lance.  There is a resemblance in the face to certain pictures of Mannock.  Someone makes a figure of him in 54mm, but I can't remember who, and I've never seen it.  There is also a certain Native American aspect to the features.

Regards,

Bob
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Re: Latorre Models British Pilot 54mm
« Reply #12 on: January 26, 2014, 11:30:13 PM »
  Ever since I first saw Matt's outstanding figure I can't help but think the face looks very familiar to me. It bothered me to the point I did a little research. Now I know why the face looked so very familiar. The face very much resembles Jim Thorpe Native American 1912 Olympic runner and professional Baseball and Football player. Maybe the scuptor is a sports fan?
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Re: Latorre Models British Pilot 54mm
« Reply #13 on: January 27, 2014, 04:18:56 PM »
Thanks for the welcome and compliments.  Here is a pretty good tutorial on painting with acrylics.  Note that these techniques work with all acrylics. 
http://www.acrylicosvallejo.com/en_US/painting-figures-with-model-color/blog/1/36

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Re: Latorre Models British Pilot 54mm
« Reply #14 on: January 27, 2014, 11:48:49 PM »
Matt,
Thanks for posting the tutorial!
RAGIII
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