Airborne's Falklands GB candidate - Sgt Mather MM

[Jim R]

Hi Steve
Looks good. Very appropriate for the GB. Probably easier to adjust the ground rather than the figure so that was a good call. It's worked very well.
Jim

[wasdale32]

I think I'll probably do the same Mark, won't need a sling as sling swivels are removed! Is that weapon from the same figure?
Steve

same figure - I didn't use the included base as it didn't feel right - I use a piece of slate as the basis.

[rtfoe]

Steve, when replacing the barrel make sure it's aligned with the bolt and cartridge chute. I remember the M16 being a fairly accurate rifle and shouldn't be shooting upwards. :smiling2: Part of the hazards of resin warping.

Cheers,
Richard

[Airborne01]

Steve, when replacing the barrel make sure it's aligned with the bolt and cartridge chute. I remember the M16 being a fairly accurate rifle and shouldn't be shooting upwards. :smiling2: Part of the hazards of resin warping.

Cheers,
Richard

Of course mate - I've had loads of experience in toting this particular beastie and I've always been disappointed at scale depictions - why they always try to replicate that slim barrel (and the SLR's) in resin utterly eludes me! Thanks!
Steve

[rtfoe]

Of course mate - I've had loads of experience in toting this particular beastie and I've always been disappointed at scale depictions - why they always try to replicate that slim barrel (and the SLR's) in resin utterly eludes me! Thanks!
Steve
Steve

Most resin and white metal weapons warp or are crude. Many figure modelers have replaced or scratched new ones.

Cheers,
Richard

[Airborne01]

Small update - in process of painting the Bergan and have done the initial painting of the face. Large scale makes it look terrible but honestly, it looks better 'au naturel'. Realise I need to adjust colour tones etc but it's edging towards a tired, hungry, grubby, under stress squaddy- hope so anyway. I realise the need to blend colour more but as this is my first attempt at this scale I'm 'reasonably' satisfied. Obs and criticisms welcome
Steve

[Jim R]

Hi Steve
Looking good. Blown up photos never really give a true impression.
Jim

[adt70hk]

Looking good Steve, sorry I missed the start of this.

ATB.

Andrew

[JR]

Sitting enjoying this, always looking for tips with figure painting being most people's hardest task .

[Neil Merryweather]

Just keep going Steve, I'm sure you will ACE it with your talents!
I'm feeling the empathy and personal experience you're bringing to this

[Airborne01]

Another update! Basic colour blocking done - much more detailing to do but this is progress so far! As always comments and criticisms welcome!
Steve

[Tim Marlow]

Coming along well Steve. Camo on clothing is never easy, but you’ve nailed it here.

[Jon Heptonstall]

Nice work on the DPM Steve.
Jon.

[The Smythe Meister]

Hey Steve,
That DPM camo looks most excellent .....
.... Mind you,as have a lot of us on here,you`ve worn it a lot to be familiar with it,(Even us RAF guys out in the Desert during the first Gulf war!!:fearful::fearful:},
loving the way this is coming together mate.....
Andy

[scottie3158]

Steve,
Looking good mate as Andy said the DPM looks great.