Tamiya 1/16 Luftwaffe Ace

[Andy Belsey]

Don’t worry Peter. I understand how you feel about photos which are too large - a pet hate of mine. They enlarge all the details which bug us so much. Your figure, taken in as a whole, is much better than you realise because you can’t see beyond the ‘flaws’ which bug you. He was a good figure my friend! The magazine is back on my shelf. I scanned my own article in the same magazine to add to my website which I’ve been working on while I wait for my book proof.
Andy

[adt70hk]

Looking good so far Peter.

Now what's this about a magazine article?

ATB.

Andrew

[Guest]

Andy - That's one of the biggest challenges with this game - seeing beyond the faults.

Andrew - Thank you. I did a couple of articles for a now defunct modelling magazine (that we don't mention), as did a few other members of this forum.

[SteveH]

Morning Peter

Looks really good so far.

The contrasting colour of the life vest and the tunic is always a good start.

As for old magazine articles they are all in the attic collecting dust and spiders webs, just where they should be.

Life and modelling is all about getting better and sharpening your skills for the next project.

As a proud owner of 7 original pieces of your work, I have no complaints at all.

Its another frosty start today at -2C but clear skies so some good light for the trousers!

Have a good day with the paints

Regards

Steve H

[Guest]

Morning Steve.

I forgot that you have some of my busts - bet I'd wince if I saw them. As you say, it's about striving to improve, and it's probably only best to visit old projects with a view of seeing if you've made progress. My magazines are also gathering dust. I was lucky enough to also have quite a bit of my work reproduced in the 'reader's wives' section, so I felt I should keep them.

Frosty here too and possibly snow tomorrow. I reckon another two days on this figure.

[Guest]

I've managed to finish him:

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Today's session involved painting the back and legs and gloved hands. The armband is actually a Grossdeutschland decal, but it's better than I could hand paint, and fortunately, fuzzy enough not to read clearly anyway. I decided to go for a plain base for a change.

[Tim Marlow]

Yet another nice job Peter. Lovely finish!

[Steven000]

Fine work Peter! :thumb2:
Steven

[Guest]

Thank you Tim and Steven.

[JayCee]

Very, very nice Peter. Your detailing work ( cap badges, stitching, etc. ) is exquisite.
John.

[SteveH]

Morning Peter

Lovely finish, surely this should make the back corner of one shelf in the cabinet?

It should put the ghosts of the past to rest?

Off to find your new victim

Regards

Steve H

[JR]

I've learnt so much about painting material Peter from looking at your work, I'm slowly getting better !
This is another fine example .

[adt70hk]

Peter, try again another top effort. As j John has said I've learnt a lot from watching your work.

ATB.

Andrew

[Guest]

Thanks chaps. He's safely in the cabinet.

[Andy Belsey]

Very nice finish Mr D! I like him a lot!
Andy