Author Topic: FINISHED: "Ikarus 1916" - Shot down LVG C II (Read 43348 times)

stefanbuss · « **Reply #15 on:** August 16, 2016, 02:30:00 PM »

Thank you for those close-ups. The coat is most impressive (as the fur boots, very well done). I think converting figures is a rewarding task, if succesfull. Otherwise it tends to drain my modelling mojo very very fast.

Can you tell us what references you use for your conversion jobs?

S:

Manni · « **Reply #16 on:** August 16, 2016, 03:06:12 PM »

You make it look so easy.
That is the peak of modeling.
Thank you for showing.
In my head there are so many ideas that are based on figures...may be I will try to do something like you have done...one day.
And yes, as you say, Per Olaf Lund is one of the greatest diorama artists around the world and his work is very inspiring to me.
You should also check out the work of Marijn van Gils from the KMK in Belgium.
Manni

Ssasho0 · « **Reply #17 on:** August 16, 2016, 05:30:48 PM »

wow, thats both cool and usefull, thanks for posting

lone modeller · « **Reply #18 on:** August 17, 2016, 04:11:04 AM »

That looks so easy as Manni has written - I just wish that it was as easy as it looks! Very impressive indeed - this is going to be an amazing duo when complete.

Stephen.

Borsos · « **Reply #19 on:** August 19, 2016, 07:26:47 PM »

Quote from: FarEast on August 16, 2016, 09:36:12 AM

Also in one of the photos is a Blue Reference card showing 54mm body shapes - where did you get this from as I really need a reference guide.

H James, you find this reference here: http://www.ironmammoth.talktalk.net/imd/scaleguide.html

FarEast · « **Reply #20 on:** August 20, 2016, 07:26:00 PM »

Quote from: Borsos on August 19, 2016, 07:26:47 PM

Quote from: FarEast on August 16, 2016, 09:36:12 AM
Also in one of the photos is a Blue Reference card showing 54mm body shapes - where did you get this from as I really need a reference guide.

H James, you find this reference here: http://www.ironmammoth.talktalk.net/imd/scaleguide.html

Thank you so much for this! Very helpful in my endeavors!

gbrivio · « **Reply #21 on:** August 20, 2016, 08:34:22 PM »

I really like how your build is going on. Thank you for sharing such interesting and useful informations on figures.
Giuseppe

Borsos · « **Reply #22 on:** August 22, 2016, 06:56:01 AM »

Thank you, Giuseppe, I really appreciate your comment.
James, your welcome, I hope it is what you are looking for!

Just a small update today: The pilot got his head. I gave him heavily leather padded goggles like they are visible on contemporary photos. What you can see is the padding, the glasses will follow after painting.

Borsos

Des · « **Reply #23 on:** August 22, 2016, 08:43:28 AM »

I love watching you work your magic with the figures, exceptional work.

Des.

Manni · « **Reply #24 on:** August 22, 2016, 03:40:35 PM »

Wow, as Des said...it's magic. Now I know I have to learn and practice alot more.
Manni

coyotemagic · « **Reply #25 on:** August 23, 2016, 01:57:32 AM »

I'm merely a model builder. You are a true artist, Andreas!
Cheers,
Bud

Borsos · « **Reply #26 on:** August 26, 2016, 05:11:06 AM »

Des, Justin, Bud, Manni, thank you so much for your friendly words!

The British pilot is finished so far.

Now all figures are done, besides of the staff car's driver and the messenger on the P & M Motorbike. But I have to finish these vehicles first, then I can add drivers...
The first guy, the medical service sergeant, got some paint. I am still struggling with the change from oils to Acrylics, but I can live with him so far. But he seems to be a bit short-sighted, I'll give him some glasses.

Thank you!
Borsos

stefanbuss · « **Reply #27 on:** August 26, 2016, 04:14:39 PM »

The medical guy looks as he is going to vomit.

I really like the young pilot's look, although i am not convinced about the coat's thickness.

S.

Manni · « **Reply #28 on:** August 26, 2016, 05:38:46 PM »

Oh my... now he is a talented figure painter, too....
Chapeau,
Manni

Borsos · « **Reply #29 on:** August 26, 2016, 05:47:24 PM »

Quote from: stefanbuss on August 26, 2016, 04:14:39 PM

The medical guy looks as he is going to vomit.
I really like the young pilot's look, although i am not convinced about the coat's thickness.

S.

Na ja, Krieg ist ja auch zum Kotzen

You are absolutely right, I need to reduce the thickness of the coat by sanding down the edges.
Borsos