They didn't expect this - Marines at Peleliu

[scottie3158]

Richard,
Really taking shape now.
Scottie

[Steve Jones]

Truly wonderful Richard. Your having a lot of fun with this

[Guest]

I love this. Like the Iwo Jima memorial (and famous photo) in the drama effect. Colors are great. It's very bright in the Pacific.

[rtfoe]

Guys, Greg, Paul, Steve J and Jim...thank you for your kind comments.

This is always the fun part of dios when the components come together. I am trying to keep the groundwork as bright as possible 'cos Peleliu was made up of coral and white sand and the high ground was limestone. This mad parts of the terrain looking like dirty snow powder with tropical vegetation. The heat, hot blazing sun and hot metal zipping around made it inhospitable.

Cheers,
Richard

[rtfoe]

Okay...after or while the para is curing I primed the rest of the figures and painted their faces and hands. Base coat for helmet covering painted too. Moving onto their clothing and equipment...

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Hornet heads are sublime to paint. The hands aren't great but I'm ok with it.

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Improved on this guys face by smoothening out his cheeks and accentuated the eyes.


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Welcome to comment.

Cheers,
Richard

[BigGreg]

very nice it's gonna be epic... can't wait to see them finished and in the diorama
If i may.... the holster is a bit too high... but for the rest everything is spectacular

[Guest]

Fine work Richard. A terrific range of expressions on those faces. Inspiring.

[scottie3158]

Richard,

Great work on the figures with some great expressions.

[monica]

great work on this one,Richard ,real like the reworking of the figures,well done,:thumb2:

[JR]

Richard .
Those reworked figures are fab, you've got this off to a T .
The groupings are perfect, as are the poses . Well done that man
John .

[rtfoe]

Thanks Greg, Peter, Paul, Monica and John R for the lovely comments,

I was waiting for the holster comment :smiling2: I was doing a candid individual field adaptation that some soldiers do even if there is a regulation on equipment fittings. This particular NCO decided to clip his holster to the strap that came with his satchel bag slung across his shoulder. His pistol belt has no room as he had stuffed it with as many Carbine ammo and grenade pouches that he could carry. Actually just wanted some variation to his equipment. It would have been better if he had acquired a shoulder holster as some officers did. You have one sharp eye Greg.

Only four of the figures needed major reworking. The other Gen2 figures just needed tweeking. It's the only way to get figures to interact unless they come as a set piece. Enjoyed being Dr Frankenstein for a while.:tongue-out3:

What can I say about Hornet heads...just pick one for the right expression and paint away and it's all about the eyes.

Cheers,
Richard

[BigGreg]

:smiling4::smiling4::smiling4::smiling5::smiling5: :smiling5:
If you need a shoulder holster i have one... :-)
but i think it will take a LOOOONG time to get to you...:smiling6::smiling6::smiling6::smiling6:
I like your idea since the Marine made HUUUGE field gear adaptation..
well that is an interesting one...

[rtfoe]

Thanks for the offer Greg but as you said it'll take too long. Have already painted the figures and creating tghe highlights and worn out looks. Going towards the straps for helmet and weapons...using aftermarket lazer cut items I purchased from Shizuoka, the buckles just ad fine as PE.

Also did a bit on the groundwork foliage. Pictures later when I can get time to snap them.

Cheers,
Richard

[rtfoe]

These are the progress pictures on the figures. Highlights on two are nearly there, just a few more layers and filtering...

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Sorry for the bad images...not easy to hold figs in one hand and HP on the other. Also too near the light.

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All that shine will be removed with a layer of dullcoat.

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That's it for now.

Cheers,
Richard

[JR]

Richard hi
Figures looking great, hope you are pleased with the modifications.
John .