The search for Mojo 1/16 Figurines and 1/48

monica

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hi Richi, that has work so well, i would never off guessed a pencil, I like to use a black under coat, then a sandy, then a coat of med vallejo flesh , and work from there on, with high and low lite,

and i will use an aged while or some type off cream, i try not to use just white at all, any more, even for mixing, find it can be too strong like black, if that makes scene :rolleyes:
 
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Richi you have put in more work on that metal cannister. That is top stuff. Fascinated on the HB pencil . My last model I used a pencil for little bits and pieces and it is a very effective medium.

Very interesting on the skin colours. I only, at the moment, produce 1/48 pilots and all other figures in 1/48. One things which I have consistently failed to achieve is the eyes.

They always look awkward, not right and over done. I suppose it is not only just the eyes it is the whole of the eye and the surround including eye brows. Any tips which could improve my latest pilots who look as though they are dead would be appreciated.

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Hi Laurie, Hi Moni,

and thanks for the compliments.

Moni it makes sence;)

Laurie,

well the eye's isn't my strong point either, but I have tried a lot of methods, the best one for me is to let them not look forwards but to either left or right.

problem is that if they look forward 99,9% they look awkward.

I think in 1/48 scale less is often more, regarding the eye's never tried to paint small figurines like that.

hope this helps a little.

Cheers Richi
 
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Thanks Richi. Shall have another go. WIped away the last try. Poor devils can not see at the moment.

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Good luck Laurie,

and remember 'there has never fallen a master from the sky' if you know what I mean.

Cheers Richi
 

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Outstanding Richi. Great thread, one day I may just get a figure somewhere near to yours.

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Thank Si for your kind words,

although it is taking more time then I am used to, to complete a figurine, the trick with the dry brushing as a pre highlighting definitely pays of.

Laurie,

how are your figurines coming along? maybe a picture?

I found some pilot figurines in 1/48 from Hasagawa in my stash, got those about 25 years ago, never used them but maybe I give those a try.

Cheers Richi
 
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These are the figures Richi. They give an inflated scale size on the photo. They are only the width of the thumbnail size in fact.

You can see they look a bit dozy with out eyes but better that way than my attempts so far. Bit ashamed as being an architect trained art was a good subject for me but here I have failed and dismally.

Look on the body slightly strange as I had to remove the seat belts cast in to the figure which did not for me look authentic and made my own.

Any help would be appreciated.

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Hi Laurie,

I found it, I will give it a try but I need a couple of days I think,

I will make 2 of these 1 pilot with his flight bag and 1 ground crew 2 row 4 figure from the left.

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but looking at the figurines eye's, it will be a problem but I think I will try a dark brownish wash to make the facial shadows.

Lets try it out;) ;)

Cheers Richi

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will be looking forward to see how you do tackle this one, Richi,think that will be the best start, to see what you real have to work with, ;)
 

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oh, he is so small, up again the other guy, I think you will do a great job on him,

look forward to seeing how you do him ,:rolleyes:
 
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Good Morning Moni,

you don't need much sleep do youo_O

Well I will give my best on the small guy.

Cheers Richi
 

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morning Richi,I dont sleep very much at all only like a naps ,you would say,:rolleyes:, have to say it just a catnap ,lol

you will be fine with it, once away from the 1.16 your eyes adjust, :D
 
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Hi all,

so the little ones got there black base coat then a dry brushing with white and then with skin tone.

I took the same approach as the big ones, and I was positively surprised to see so much detail, but see for yourself.

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I let them dry for a bit and then put a skin tone wash over the arms and face.

Cheers Richi

ps

just looked again and again to the ground crew guy, his pose and face reminds me a little of planet of the apes:rolleyes:

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wow its amazing , how much detail, it dose bring out, very good start,:rolleyes:

oh lol, you are so right he dose, :D and plus he dose not look happy at all,
 
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Hi Laurie,I found it, I will give it a try but I need a couple of days I think,

I will make 2 of these 1 pilot with his flight bag and 1 ground crew 2 row 4 figure from the left.

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Yes Yes.

Thanks for your interest Richi.

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Hi Laurie,

sorry mate you need to be patient for a couple of days.

didn't have enough time to get those 2 little ones done.

Wednesday I am back after a brief hospital visit I hope:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:.

Cheers Richi
 
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Thanks Richi. Take your time and hope all goes well with the hospital thing.

Laurie
 

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Richi, your skills are ace mate ;) ...even if the ground crew guy looks like he's returned from neanderthal times :D

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