The Rearguard

[Windy]

Update time! After an unexpectedly hectic summer I've finally managed to get back to my bench and get some work done on the Rifleman. He needed a bit of alteration first to correct a couple of minor mistakes. The shoulder tufts were far too big so they were cut away and replaced with miliput. Likewise the expense pouch on his waist belt was remodelled to make it look a bit more like the real thing. I also drilled out the barrel and trigger guard. Now primed and ready to go. I just need to walk the dogs, go to the tip, and get something in for supper. Then I can start painting!

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[Richard48]

Really nice work.Nice additions.Keep going.
Richard

[Guest]

Glad to see that you're back with this Alex. The next figure's looking very good.

[Steve Brodie]

First figure - very nice, 2nd figure coming along nice - even if he is only just base coated :smiling2:

[Steve Jones]

Looking forward to seeing the wet stuff on this lovely little figure. I hope all goes well

[Windy]

Thanks guys. I should be able to post an update later on today. Got a parade in the pouring rain first! Deep joy.

[Tim Marlow]

Will that parade make you Wet ‘n’ Windy :tongue-out3:

[Windy]

Will that parade make you Wet ‘n’ Windy :tongue-out3:

Hahaha! It was manky and I was a very wet Windy. Just had fish 'n' chips and a pint so feeling a lot better.

[Jim R]

Hi Alex

So I got pissed instead!

- clearly got your priorities sorted. Funnily enough I have just had a dozen wines delivered to keep my cellar rack in the utility room stocked.
Sorry I missed the start of this. Those figures look great. I think it is quite hard to see the detail in white metal as it is a shiny surface. A coat of primer shows better what you have. The finished figure is excellent. With the other figures it will make a stunning vignette.
Jim

[Windy]

Haha! Thanks Jim! That reminds me, my birthday is coming up soon so I need to put in an order. Progress at last, started to put paint on the Rifleman last night. I'm trying to get a worn and faded look in contrast to the officer but I think I need to tone it down a bit. The green is really too pale. Off to collect the youth from his mum's now, then I've got to try to convince the dogs that they need to go for a walk. Then back to the bench.

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[Windy]

Quick update, I'm happier with the green now after darkening it a bit, and I've made a start on the face. It's the stage I always dread as it can make or break a figure. If all goes well I should finish him this evening.

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[Guest]

More lovely work Alex. He's looking very good indeed.

[Windy]

Thanks Peter! Finished last night but didn't get any pics until this morning. I'm pretty happy with the finished result, though I might deepen the shadows on his face to give it a bit more contrast. For interest the uniform mix is Vallejo 970 deep green and a bit of black which gives an excellent Rifle Green. Add a bit of light flesh for the highlights and a bit more black for the shadows. The rifle stock is Humbrol 62 natural leather over a black base, and then a thin layer of Humbrol 10 gloss brown. The snow is ancient bicarbonate of soda salvaged years ago from a 10 man ration pack! I knew it would come in handy one day.

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[Tim Marlow]

Hi Windy
Liking that one a lot, especially the rifle stock. Great wood colour, might try stealing that one

[Guest]

Cracking!