Machinen Krieger pilot, 1/20, Hasegawa

[Sticky Fingers]

My fist ever figure bigger than 1:35! Just trying to figure out how to paint a face, how to make a bit of plastic look like a convincing leather jacket etc. I know there's a whole heap of how-to's on the interweb regarding just that, but I want to try and get my own style. Most how-to's are biased towards oil-paint anyway (and for good reason because they blend a lot easier), and I want to use my limited (which is either a handicap or a challenge, maybe both) Vallejo stash.
It's very difficult, this figure painting! A lot of fun too, thankfully

The Figure.
This dude comes from the "Figure Set A", or to give it it's full name:
Figure set A, mercenary troops'arms cold district maintenance soldiers

I used the standing pilot, with the sitting pilot's left arm, and the mechanics left hand. I angled that hand a bit by inserting a bit of paperclip wire so now it will look like he's showing his watch, telling someone else to get a move-on. Probably that mechanic. poor bloke. With his one hand.
I also modified the pilotcap somewhat...

The pictures





Needs more work...

And the coat has its base layer and first shadow. Also no highlights yet and ofcourse no detail painting yet either.


Helpful criticisms most welcome!

[NARSES2]

If that's your first attempt at a face then I can't wait to see the second 

[Sticky Fingers]

Haha! Actually what you see here is my second attempt: I wasn't pleased at all with the first result (no pictures of that, I'm afraid) so I removed the paint and started again
But thanks, I'm really enjoying this change of techniques!

Progress since first post:

The head and the body have been united:



On the head, I went back to the eyebrows. A bit less Nigel Mansell would suit him better. I also blended the skincolours a bit further.
The jacket has received shadows and highlights. Details have been painted, like the badge I added, the zip and the buttons on his pockets.

So, logically downwards and onwards: the next step is them trousers!
Here in base colour:


And with shadows blended in:



Thanks for looking.

[Go4fun]

My fist ever figure bigger than 1:35! Just trying to figure out how to paint a face, how to make a bit of plastic look like a convincing leather jacket etc. I know there's a whole heap of how-to's on the interweb regarding just that, but I want to try and get my own style. Most how-to's are biased towards oil-paint anyway (and for good reason because they blend a lot easier), and I want to use my limited (which is either a handicap or a challenge, maybe both) Vallejo stash.
It's very difficult, this figure painting! A lot of fun too, thankfully

The Figure.
This dude comes from the "Figure Set A", or to give it it's full name:
Figure set A, mercenary troops'arms cold district maintenance soldiers

I used the standing pilot, with the sitting pilot's left arm, and the mechanics left hand. I angled that hand a bit by inserting a bit of paperclip wire so now it will look like he's showing his watch, telling someone else to get a move-on. Probably that mechanic. poor bloke. With his one hand.
I also modified the pilotcap somewhat...

The pictures





Needs more work...

And the coat has its base layer and first shadow. Also no highlights yet and ofcourse no detail painting yet either.


Helpful criticisms most welcome!

Except for the creep factor if a head on a stick it's looks like a fine effort. and the second set of pictures is really nice.

[Sticky Fingers]

head on a stick

Not half as disturbing as brushpainting shadows on someone's crotch, lemme tell ya!

[NARSES2]

head on a stick

Not half as disturbing as brushpainting shadows on someone's crotch, lemme tell ya!

I like the way the face fits the pose. It's quite a relaxed pose and he looks fairly relaxed as well - well done 

[MichelC]

Hey, that looks great!

I find figure painting daunting but I know I'll take the plunge one day, not so far off I hope. 

I dream of building a dio of the Falke with its crew. BTW, where's the sexy mechanic and the even sexier female pilot holding a helmet? Are U going to do those too?

Michel

[Sticky Fingers]

Thanks for the compliments guys!

Figure is finished.
I made a simple base for him to stand on:



And the finished item::



Got a taste for more now !!

[Rheged]

Most impressive!!  But I was  slightly concerned by the "head on a stake"   That was a bit mediaeval.

[MichelC]

Looks fantastic!! 

[Sticky Fingers]

Thanks gents  , I'll post some better pics when/if I get some propper lighting.

[Army of One]

Some awesome modelling and paint skills there......