Dragon 1/16 German Field Officer

[rtfoe]

Hi Steve - I've always liked Dragon heads. They're usually very individualistic and have character.

And speaking of which:


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It took me ages to adjust back to the smaller scale, and it really helped when the sun came out briefly while I was paining the eyes. A few tweaks required, but it's more or less there.

Yes they do have nice heads having painted one in that scale. Looks like you haven't lost your touch adjusting to the smaller scale.

Cheers,
Richard

[Mini Me]

You may well be right Peter. Strong resemblance there. I must say he has a lot of "Intestinal Fortitude" to be out tank hunting with a P.38 and a potato masher!...must be in the "Master Class" lol:smiling3:
Rick H.

[Guest]

Very nice Peter :smiling3: .

[Jim R]

Hi Peter
You've come down in scale but the face is still superb. Certainly belies the smaller size.
Jim

[Guest]

Rick - You can see he's giving instruction on where to stick a magnetic mine on a T34 in the pictures. I might have one somewhere that I can give him, or I may put a Panzerfaust across his back.

Ralph - Thank you sir.

Jim - Thanks. It's really tough realising that you can't get the same detail at this scale and that it will take the painting of the whole figure to bring it together.

[scottie3158]

Lovely.

[Mini Me]

Right you are Peter, My previous comment was directed at the box art in your first post. Sorry for the misunderstanding. Coming along nicely! Cheers, Rick H

[SteveH]

Morning Peter

Lovely work, the step down to 1:16 hasn't stopped you getting a great result, well done.

Just one more day of freedom, them the rabble are back!

Do those intense driving courses really work!

And your painting assistant is back to disorganise your work space too.

Looks like you will have a fun end to the week!

Storm Brendan arrived with the winds and rain just as I was planning in popping out to the garage to some AB work

G'rr!!, perhaps today?

Its clear and still but only 3 C at the moment, I'll wait until after lunch to see if it gets warm enough to AB the 2 sets of tracks and running gear.

Enjoy the painting today

Regards

Steve H

[Guest]

Rick - Looks like he's just going out for a bit of house-clearance on the box art.

Steve - One day to go before the mayhem returns - must check that the lids are securely screwed on to the Vallejos. Not sure that an intensive course is right for Emily - she has the weakest physical and emotional stamina of anyone I know. One positive is that it's her original, female, tutor, who she liked.

Still and bright here after a stormy night. Hope to get the tunic done at least today. Have fun with the AB.

[Guest]

The tunic:



I received a bundle of etch and decal insignia for 1/16 figures today from the ever generous Richard Pearce which included some great tank destroyer's badges by Alliance Modelworks. They were promptly pressed into service. Thanks Richard.

[Guest]

looks great Peter :smiling3:.

[Richard48]

Really really nice my friend.These dragon kits really come to life with your paints.The decals for the tank destruction awards really do look the part.
Awesome.
Rich.

[Guest]

Ralph - Thank you.

Richard - Cheers. Your decals came just as I was attempting to make up some etch ones - saved a lot of bother.

[Mini Me]

Looking the dog's business! Cheers, Rick H.

[SteveH]

Morning Peter

The medals and badges look great, goes with the war weary face of a long suffering survivor.

Lovely work on the jacket too

Baton down the hatches the junior whirl wind is due LOL

I shall try again to get into the garage to use the AB, I couldn't find my paint and .15 needle set yesterday!

Now recovered, just waiting for the sun and a little warmth

Enjoy the company and the painting too

Regards

Steve H