Dog Tag 1/16 US Marine Pacific Islands WW2

[Guest]

Peter - Thank you.

Steve - I'm gradually getting happier with the flesh - I expected more of myself, but held back from the extreme contrasts that would have made it zing. I always do, as the struggle to blend the tones is hard enough in the first place. Oh well, it's all part of the learning curve.

The monkey and base today, then the accessories tomorrow. I'm off to Lewes to see my granddaughter on Friday, so it would be nice to get it finished before then.

Been quite warm here, though I'm suffering a bout of sinusitis - headaches, dizziness and a complete lack of energy - so not feeling very Spring-like.

[Richard48]

Another masterpiece Peter on the adonis.Flesh is super doopah mate.I do feel for you with Sinusitis.Get the same and yesterday it got me.Banging head and so fatigued and dizzy.I think the old epoxy putty might bring it on so might consider Polymer clay.
Cheers.
Richard.

[Guest]

Thanks Ricardo. Cold wind floors me.

The base is done:



The monkey was a bit tricky and took a while. The rest was relatively easily painted with dry-brushing and washes.

Now to attach the figure....

[scottie3158]

Thanks Ricardo. Cold wind floors me.

The base is done:

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The monkey was a bit tricky and took a while. The rest was relatively easily painted with dry-brushing and washes.

Now to attach the figure....

Great work the monkey and ground work are superb.

[Guest]

Cheers Scottie.

I've attached the figure to the base and weathered him slightly:



I must say that it's a pleasure to work on a kit where everything slots into place as it should - a rare thing among figure manufacturers at this scale. It's a slight pity that the monkey's face can't be seen from the front, but you can't have everything.

Loads of gear to do now.

[Neil Merryweather]

Blimey Peter , you don't hang about, do you?
brilliant !

[Guest]

Looking real nice Peter.

[JR]

Flipping great ! Your work never fails to impress Peter.

On Sunday here we have the mid lent fair, always means the start of a rotten spell of weather, even snow some years, so be aware !
John.

[Guest]

Neil - Thank you. I realise that I'm lucky to have the time to spend doing this stuff.

Ralph - Glad you like it so far.

John - Ditto. I'm heading as far south as I can at the weekend, though my daughter's house is always cold, even in summer.

I've done a bit more work on the flesh; highlighting, deepening the shaded areas and adding some red tones. I'll leave it alone now:

[Jim R]

Hi peter
I like that a lot. I just knew the monkey was right up your street. It's a slight pity that the monkey is almost behind the figure. It could have been sculpted/positioned more "to the front".
Jim

[Guest]

Thanks Jim. The monkey was around 1/35 scale compared to the figure. I suppose it's placing is meant to carry you around the figure?

[SteveH]

Another masterpiece Peter.
I do feel for you with Sinusitis.Get the same and yesterday it got me.Banging head and so fatigued.
Richard.

Me too!

Though 40 years of smoking killed my sinus's, so self inflicted!

Lovely work Peter, and love the monkey too.

Looks like there is a fair chance of finishing before you escape to the cold South?

I have a few days off to rest up after a 2nd week back at work.

Still no PC with fully operational apps!

Have a good day with the paint and enjoy your break away

Regards

Steve H

[Guest]

Hi Steve

Yes, sinusitis is not fun. I was offered an operation some years ago to remove the polyps, but a few people who'd had it advised against, so I didn't go through with it. Glad I didn't, as my doctor confirmed recently that it was a waste of time - management's the key apparently.

Should get this done either today or tomorrow.

[Guest]

Some interim pictures. The jacket and personal equipment painted and in place:

[Guest]

top notch sir. I also like the monkey. adds alot to the story
Rick