1/16 Japanese Tank Commander

[Steve Brodie]

Steve H - Don't time fly? Vallejo also do a Japanese Uniform, but it's a bright yellow ochre and like no uniform colour I've seen. The uniform will need a lot of contrast to make something of it.

We are planning a beach trip but are all arguing about where - also has to be dog friendly, which severely limits us (the dog loves a good swim). And, yes, this weather does put a bit of gardening pressure on.

Ian - Many thanks for looking in.

Steve J - The head just took too long and I got a bit frustrated with it. Also, I find the bright light at this time of year too revealing!

Sure you will find a way to fix the uniform :-)

As for the dog - we went down to Bournemouth in late April, dogs allowed on the beach, now last time i checked dogs don't turn into savage killers on the 1st May, so whats with the stupid law they cant go on the Beach for the summer, same people, same dogs . :angry:
Where you heading to ?

[Guest]

Steve - The answer to the uniform question is Vallejo Khaki.

As for the dogs, well, as always there are a few amongst the many owners who do abuse the rules and make things unpleasant for everyone else. I don't blame people with kids wanting a dog-free beach, but at the same time I wish there were more where they were allowed - we're incredibly restricted here. May try Hampton Beach, Herne Bay, though I'd prefer Reculver (Roman fort, fossils, Saxon ruins, bouncing bomb, what's not to like?).

Granddaughter allowing, this as what I've managed today:



There was more sculpting to the uniform than was at first apparent and it was nice to have a different take on folds and creases from the Dragon/Tamiya norm.

[Guest]

Looks real nice Peter :smiling3:.

[Peter Gillson]

Interesting subject, looks good so far.

Peter

[Guest]

Ralph and Peter - thanks for looking in.

[Guest]

This morning's work (now too hot to paint):

[Guest]

Progress has slowed due to the intervention of Granddad's Little Helper:

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The figure is on the right, just above the mug (which once held all of my paint brushes).

[Guest]

Lovely picture Peter :smiling3:.
I never had a Grandad they both died before I was born,WW2 I believe.

[Lee Drennen]

Great pic Peter nothing wrong with that.

[scottie3158]

Pete,
Great picture.

[Guest]

Many thanks chaps. She's a bit keen on her granddad at the moment, probably because I speak her language - we're both at that dribbling stage of life.

She's allowed me to get to this stage with the figure:



Puttees and boots painted, then document case and holster added. I've also given him a pair of binoculars from the spares box, figuring that no tank commander would be without, and made a pistol lanyard from glue soaked cotton.

Just the hands, sword and base to do now.

[Guest]

Looks great Peter :smiling3:.

[rtfoe]

Hi Peter, nothing like a recess with something cuddly that dribble like you do. :smiling5: Granddad's helper is lucky to have you.

With that intervention the interruption has given me time to comment. :smiling2: The figure folds and puttees are painted well my friend. It's looking real good.

Cheers,
Richard

[Guest]

Ralph - Cheers.

Richard - Only about a day behind, but well worth it for the cuddles. Glad you like how the figure is going.

[JR]

Great photo of you two Peter, a little poppet, enjoy this time of her life. :blow-kiss: