Verlinden 200mm Panzergrenadier Bust

[Jim Barry]

Looks like you are back at it safe and sound. Carry on!

 

[Jim F]

Hi Peter,
As previously said I had concerns over the face but you have turned it into a masterpiece can't wait for tomorrows progress
Jim

 

[Tim Marlow]

Hi Peter
Looking good, finished tomorrow?
Cheers
Tim

 

[Richard48]

Hi Peter.
Face looks pretty darn good mate.He has a shifty look about him mate.Camo looks splendid.Making a fine job of mr fuggly face.
Richard

 

[Wookie2486]

Hi Peter

Good to see your on here. The face looks as good as always.
Marty

 

[Deleted member 6559]

Many thanks people, glad you like him so far.

Probably won't be finished tomorrow Tim. I've got the camo to do and I've never done oak leaf before. The problem will be that there are a lot of folds and creases that disrupt the pattern and will need careful shading. I'm going to put off those pesky-looking bullets until the last possible moment - not my idea of fun at all.

Peter.

 

[Tim Marlow]

I know Peter, just teasing

 

[Deleted member 6559]

I know you were Tim, but that will make a total of four days on one bust - unheard of for me! Mind you, the Mookies SASR did take six days, so perhaps I'm slipping - I'll put it down to the trauma of recent events.

Peter.

 

[Deleted member 5819]

Hi Peter I'm a bit late sorry sir I'll sit in the corner, but seriously good luck with your first build on here
Pete.

 

[Deleted member 6559]

Hi Pete, and thanks.

Well, after an almighty slog I've got most of the camo done:



I started intending to do autumn oak leaf, but it turned into plane tree as I went along - never mind, as long as it looks reasonably convincing. I still want to tweak the pattern in a couple of places, though that's something that could go on forever if you're not careful.

I've still got his back to do, then its on to the ammo.

Pete.

 

[Jim F]

Speechless in a fantstic way

 

[Richard48]

Oooh very nice Peter.Love the tones of the camouflage mate.2 new mini busts off to Mr.caster tommorow.Oh no run for the hills he says!!!!.Both 1.12th mate.
Richsrd

 

[Deleted member 6559]

Jim -Cheers.
Richard - What is it with you and all this camo? Seriously though, this is a great bust and I'm thoroughly enjoying painting it. Looking forward to having a crack at your latest releases.

Peter.

 

[Steve Jones]

Peter
Some nice progress shots. You are a true master at these busts
Steve

 

[SteveH]

Excellent work Peter,
Great eye for detail on the reverse camo on the lapels, lovely contrast
Great to see you settling into the new site
Reards
Steve H

 

[Deleted member 6559]

Thanks, the Steves. He should be finished tomorrow. Loving the new site!

 

[Deleted member 6559]

OK, I'm calling this one finished.

Today's session started with the painting of his back. More camo, and quite complicated with all of those straps and tabs to negotiate.

Then it was on to the ammo belt. This was supplied as four blocks of fifteen individual rounds (sixty in total, though two were damaged). I decided that the best way to do it was to paint them black first, cut them off the blocks, then attach them using tweezers and a pool of CA. That went OK, with only a couple of gluey messes, the fiddliest part being arranging them around the back of the neck. Finally I picked out the brass and steel, then tidied up by shading with more black.

This figure was great fun to do, and a big thanks to Richard for his gift.

Peter.

 

[Jim F]

Hi Peter,
That sir ranks amongst your best, stunning.
regards Jim

 

[Wouter]

Good to see another Peter Day classic. Very stylish result mate!

Cheers

 

[Deleted member 6559]

Many thanks Jim and Wouter.

Peter.