1/16 Japanese Tank Commander

[Guest]

Hi John - she's sitting on my knee as I type this (one handed!).

The tank commander is finished:

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As there was only the hands and sword to do, I decided to get on and finish it in the cool of the evening.

[Steve Jones]

WOW!!. That is truly wonderful. You and granddaughter must be very pleased with the way its turned out. Again the head is particularly well done. Stunning work as always

Any chance you can do a French Napoleonic figure next to show me how it should be done? :smiling: :thumb2:

[Guest]

Thank you Steve.

I blamed the kit when I did a poor job on this a year and a half ago, but it's actually pretty good and my poor workmanship was entirely to blame. I'm much happier with this version (tried harder).

No Napoleonics in the pipeline I'm afraid. I've got some 54mm kits given to me by Ralph, but I can't trust my eyes in order to tackle them at the moment.

[Steve Jones]

I have just had a look at the original model you did. Your latest offering has far more detail in the uniform which adds more realism. This is something I need to look at on my 28mm - more creases and shadow. The gloves are a lot softer which I like. Also this version has his eyes looking at an angle. The original ones are looking straight forward which makes his look somehow more harsher. I prefer this softer look. Its great to compare to see how much improvement you have made in your work.

[Guest]

Hi Steve

As I've said my aim with these recent 1/16 plastic figures is to try and improve my technique, really just by trying harder. I've also tried to add more contrast and to depict zenithal lighting.

Interesting what you say about the eyes, as I'm always saying that a sideways glance adds character. We're one of the only animals that can do this - it enables us to keep looking straight ahead - following our prey and keeping a lookout for predators? Most people move their eyes more than their heads.

[Neil Merryweather]

I like this alot Peter,especially the sideways glance :thumb2: :thumb2:

[SteveH]

Morning Peter

looks like the South had the lions share of the weather over the weekend, and a real live indoor rainbow too in Canterbury.

Definitely a photo with all the elements for the album.

Great figure, well done with your improvements, do you still gave the original for comparison or is it in the attic?

Quiet weekend here, the lawn got mowed and the leaking sink got fixed, the desk just collected more dust, sadly.

I shall have to try the eyes right when there isn't a pronounces pupil in the centre

It does seem to simplify the eyes issue and avoid and uneven pair when trying to centre them.

Any ideas for your next project between Granddad duties?

Have a good day

Regards

Steve h

[Guest]

Neil - Thanks.

Steve - She kept getting the Deep Red Vallejo out - obviously thought the figure needed a bit more colour. The hot weather did continue into Sunday and we didn't see any real rainbows. Sorry to hear that you didn't get any modelling done, but sounds like you made yourself useful.

The original tank commander got 'recycled' as I was fed up with looking at him. I think I have photos though. The eyes right/left is usually a response to the fact that they are often unevenly sculpted. It also avoids that 1000 yard vacant stare you so often see. Always a pain when the pupil is sculpted.

Next, probably some Tamiya Germans in a vignette.

[Richard48]

Hi Peter.
Thought id drop by.Ah nice to see Grandad Peters had a mini helper.Maybe little un might become an artist later on.The figure has turned out well nice.Lovely the tones and pose is very good my friend.
Great stuff team D.
Richard.

[Guest]

Simly lovely paintwork Peter :smiling3:.

[Guest]

Richard = Team D, I like that! Glad you like our mane.

Ralph - Many thanks, as always.

[Peter Gillson]

Peter

Nice figure and nice to see your granddaughter is getting to know her way around a bench - can't start too young!

Peter

[Guest]

Thanks Peter. I'm hoping she'll have more interest in modelling than her mother and her siblings.

[scottie3158]

Peter,
Another stunning result.

[Guest]

Cheers Scottie. I'll even admit to being reasonably pleased with this one.