Tamiya German Ww2 infantry figure 1/16 scale.

[wotan]

Gavin

Nice job and bravo for sticking with what is not an easy subject to get right, namely figure painting. I would suggest that you have a go at a 1/10th scale bust. Pick something fairly simple. There are lots of companies that sell them, Young miniatures, El Greco miniatures etc etc. The idea is to tackle something that you think is really difficult, but to take your time, look at some youtube demos and you will find that it is not as hard as you think. This will give you the confidence to try more and more challenging subjects. Below is one of my busts just to give you an idea and if you need any tips I am happy to oblige.



John

[Gavalaar1980]

I'd agree that it's all about the process, not the finished product. Having said that, I get lots of pleasure looking at what I've achieved in the days immediately after completion.

With the paper models I've built (which take many hundreds of hours, and many months to build), I put them out on display knowing that sooner or late they'll get damaged, and ultimately end up in the bin.

With the 28mm figures I'm painting at the moment it's slightly different. They're for tabletop wargaming, which means they have a useful 'afterlife', hopefully generating oohs and aahs when they first go on the table!

Perhaps you could consider taking up wargaming?! (Although then you'd have to come down from 1/16th scale!)

Yeah have considered wargaming; although I would probably struggle to find the time. I also get why some folks weather the figures and add diorama, but I like to see results. I'm very patient with the painting process (about half an hour per day) but I like to have the project finish line in sight. I prefer to build a single figure, paint it, then mount it and move onto the next one. Not so much into doing a set of smaller figures, just my preference. I've noticed your 28mm figures are most excellent by the way! I suppose the advantage with the smaller figures is minimal assembly, or none at all? The arms and gun mounting position on a 1/16 scale figure can be a pain in the arse to get right! G

[Gavalaar1980]

Gavin

Nice job and bravo for sticking with what is not an easy subject to get right, namely figure painting. I would suggest that you have a go at a 1/10th scale bust. Pick something fairly simple. There are lots of companies that sell them, Young miniatures, El Greco miniatures etc etc. The idea is to tackle something that you think is really difficult, but to take your time, look at some youtube demos and you will find that it is not as hard as you think. This will give you the confidence to try more and more challenging subjects. Below is one of my busts just to give you an idea and if you need any tips I am happy to oblige.

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John

Thanks for the advice John. The idea of painting a bust does actually appeal; no assembly for starters, you can get straight onto the painting! I think I might actually try one at some point. You've inspired me!

Your subject has been flawlessly painted by the way! Top job. G

[Gavalaar1980]

Also, can any of you explain why Tamiya's 1/16 scale figure range are almost all German figures? Is it because the manufacturer was one of the axis countries during ww2? There is a range of 14 figures in the set but I find some of them a bit bland to be honest. The subject has to have a good pose and reach out to me a bit, I picked what I thought are the best ones in the set. It would be good if there was a British Tommy or an American GI in the 1/16 range but unfortunately it's not the case. G

[Steve Brodie]

Also, can any of you explain why Tamiya's 1/16 scale figure range are almost all German figures? Is it because the manufacturer was one of the axis countries during ww2? There is a range of 14 figures in the set but I find some of them a bit bland to be honest. The subject has to have a good pose and reach out to me a bit, I picked what I thought are the best ones in the set. It would be good if there was a British Tommy or an American GI in the 1/16 range but unfortunately it's not the case. G

Its not just Tamiya, if you look at any of the 'figure' manufacturers - Life miniatures, Young Miniatures, Alpine miniatures, most of their catalogues are Axis biased, because thats what sells. look at the umpteen versions of Tigers, Panzers, etc compared to British and American tanks.

[gothicgeek]

Also, can any of you explain why Tamiya's 1/16 scale figure range are almost all German figures? Is it because the manufacturer was one of the axis countries during ww2? There is a range of 14 figures in the set but I find some of them a bit bland to be honest. The subject has to have a good pose and reach out to me a bit, I picked what I thought are the best ones in the set. It would be good if there was a British Tommy or an American GI in the 1/16 range but unfortunately it's not the case. G

German subjects sell, lots of people complain, but a manufacturer, big or small, needs to sell these things.
Also due to the chaotic nature of the nazi regime there was a hell of a lot of variety in uniforms, camo, aircraft and tanks, equiptments etc...

Probably.

[Gavalaar1980]

I've given this figure a makeover! Wasn't happy with the face so I smoothed the demarcation between the flesh tones and blended the shades for a more realistic look. Also added highlights and shadows plus buffed the camouflage trousers up a bit to simulate a bit of wear, plus one or two minor additional details (bootlaces etc).

Regards,

Gavin.

[The Smythe Meister]

Very nice Gavin ....
..... the subtle changes you alluded to have certainly enhanced this chap..
Excellent stuff mate

[Gavalaar1980]

Very nice Gavin :smiling3: ....
..... the subtle changes you alluded to have certainly enhanced this chap..
Excellent stuff mate :smiling3:

Many thanks for your kind compliments Andy! G

[Steve Brodie]

His face looks loads better now :thumb2::thumb2::thumb2:

[PaulinKendal]

That's a definite improvement - well worth the re-visit.

[Gavalaar1980]

His face looks loads better now :thumb2::thumb2::thumb2:

That's a definite improvement - well worth the re-visit.

Thanks for the feedback folks. G