SPA Modeler

Rifleman

Saving the easiest one for last,….well almost last, this rifleman was very straight forward in painting. Using all the techniques as mentioned before this paint went smoothly. One change was to use a “liner” brush for the tartan black stripes, as someone had mentioned I do. I hesitated to use it, but decided; heck, there’s enough room to screw this up and clean it, why not. With a little more practice I think I’ll have this brush type dialed in, but there was certainly a learning curve that came with that brush. I’m now a convert! Stretch the envelope, right?




I hear the drums a-beating, ratta tat tat, ratta tat tat,………………… Yes, Drummer Boy is next up to bat. He’s got a lot of fluff to him as well.

Now comes the sneak-peak. This really looks pretty shabby, IMHO, but when it’s all painted and shaded correctly, I don’t think much will be noticed. I certainly can’t get that “high speed, low drag” intense brush work on this drum as others have done, but I know my limitations, and this is one of them. Who knows, when it’s all said and done, I may scrub it and repaint it. It won’t be the first time I’ve done a scrubbing, lol.




Thanks for watching, all comments welcome, of course. Cheers, Ski.

Ski, I can’t help but admire your skills and attention to detail on this project. The complicated ornate patterns are simply amazing in your replications.

Wow, that is so much out of my skill range. Outstanding work!

Stikpusher wrote:Ski, I can’t help but admire your skills and attention to detail on this project. The complicated ornate patterns are simply amazing in your replications.

Thanks, Gents!

I see light at the end of this tunnel, and no, it ain't no train, HA! I'll be glad when drummer boy is done, then it's on to more reasonable patterns.

I'm sorry.....did you mention the word "limitations" in the post above?? Buddy......I don't see ANYTHING in that post that would draw attention to the word "limitations". You're hell and gone from any skills I've got brother.

Ya, Joe, I said it, lol.

I'll put up the pic from todays work once I get it dulled down. I think the Napoleonic mates and their button counting might actually accept the end results, lol. I sure will be glad when "base work" season starts, HA!

Drum Works

Fortunately, I didn’t see the need to redo this drum emblem pattern. It’s not perfect, but it will work out just fine. Now back to the Drummer boy!



All comments welcome. Cheers, Ski.

Even the wear for the beaten area of the drum. Like I said before, attention to details