 [Modern] Various US Forces, Update 17/6/11 - Marine Fireteam completed |
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| [Modern] Various US Forces, Update 17/6/11 - Marine Fireteam completed |
| jas |
 Dec 28 2010, 08:27 PM
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Hi All,
I have recently got my hands on some of Empress Miniatures superb modern figures. If you have not scene theri range, check it out as the detail on these bad boys are second to none - that includes GW! First off the rank is one of the Tier One style US Special Forces Operator. I have made an attempt at MARPAT camo. I liked to get opinions on whether I captured the feel of it. This was an especially fun miniature to paint - I particularly enjoyed painting the shemagh. I look forward to painting the other 3 operators. C & C welcome. Cheers Jas   This post has been edited by jas: Jun 17 2011, 10:53 AM -------------------- |
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| jas |
Dec 29 2010, 10:32 AM
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Thought I'd attach these images which are the inspiration for the paint job.
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| HairyDave |
Dec 29 2010, 10:47 AM
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Definately keeping my eye on this one!
I have some of the Eureka USMC Recon troopers half painted so it'll be interesting to see if I can pinch anything  -------------------- Infinity tutorial videos - Check them out if you're curious about this great game!
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| Rargh |
Dec 29 2010, 06:54 PM
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Amazing work - the images make it even more impressive to see how close you got to what you were aiming for.
As for the MARPAT? I've always thoguht it would be hard to really convey the digital pattern at that scale but you've done a pretty good job. FOr some reason though it almost looks more like British cam to me? The only things I can offer (and this is not criticism rather suggestions) are breaking the arms up a little more - tan lines or tatts perhaps to break up how clean they look when the rest of him looks shabby and dusty. Also I'd try to get a bit more colour into the beard as it looks a bit drab. However it's an awesome job - well done! R |
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| jas |
Dec 29 2010, 07:10 PM
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QUOTE(Rargh @ Dec 29 2010, 06:54 PM)  Amazing work - the images make it even more impressive to see how close you got to what you were aiming for. As for the MARPAT? I've always thoguht it would be hard to really convey the digital pattern at that scale but you've done a pretty good job. FOr some reason though it almost looks more like British cam to me? The only things I can offer (and this is not criticism rather suggestions) are breaking the arms up a little more - tan lines or tatts perhaps to break up how clean they look when the rest of him looks shabby and dusty. Also I'd try to get a bit more colour into the beard as it looks a bit drab. However it's an awesome job - well done! R Excellent feed back thanks mate. You pointed out the areas that I was mainly concerned about myself. I might look at glazing the arms to get a tanned affect. As for the beard, maybe some more higlights below the lip. Cheers guys. -------------------- |
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| cmdr_roy |
Dec 29 2010, 07:30 PM
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That guy has a great beard.
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| OPR8OR |
Dec 29 2010, 07:41 PM
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Gloves on the hands?
Your work seriously rocks bro. Always look forward to seeing one of your minis -------------------- |
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| jas |
Dec 29 2010, 07:44 PM
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@ cmdr_roy - yes. yes he does.
@ OPR8OR - I tossed up painting gloves on the figure but opted out as they are not modelled. Would gloves make him look moar bada$$? I think they would but am willing to put it to the vote.  -------------------- |
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| OPR8OR |
Dec 29 2010, 07:49 PM
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gloves = bada$$
Ink = bada$$ Something bold tho... think something like what Russell Crowe's character, Hando had in Rompa Stompa -------------------- |
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| jas |
Dec 29 2010, 07:53 PM
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QUOTE(OPR8OR @ Dec 29 2010, 07:49 PM) gloves = bada$$ Ink = bada$$ Something bold tho... think something like what Russell Crowe's character, Hando had in Rompa Stompa Hmmm... not sure about the ink. I think there is something definately bada$$ about tan lines so I think I will lean towards Rargh's suggestion.  -------------------- |
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| jas |
Dec 29 2010, 09:11 PM
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Ok. Touched up the beard and added gloves and tan lines. Comments?
  And to show where this is going, here is a WIP of the other 3 operators.  -------------------- |
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| coolishdan |
Dec 29 2010, 09:25 PM
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that first model is very dead on to the pic nice work
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| jas |
Jan 1 2011, 10:11 AM
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Here is the completed Team. C & C is always welcome.
  Next up is some of Empress Minis US Infantry. Going to have a stab at ACU so fingers crossed! -------------------- |
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| cmdr_roy |
Jan 1 2011, 11:51 AM
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Looks Legen.......dary
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| Comrade |
Jan 1 2011, 12:40 PM
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| Mortus The Corrupter |
Jan 1 2011, 06:01 PM
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| _Simon_ |
Jan 1 2011, 11:45 PM
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they look pretty sweet!!!
One thing thou is the bases seem a bit too dark brown for the middle east, might need to whitewash out the dark brown shade colour + they are also missing the grey/blue rocks from the photo. Also maybe dusting the boots up as you end up with dust up to your knees pretty quick running around over there. This post has been edited by _Simon_: Jan 1 2011, 11:59 PM -------------------- mmm errr arrrh
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| occa |
Jan 2 2011, 09:23 AM
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Looks really, really good!
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| jas |
Jan 2 2011, 10:54 AM
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Thanks guys for the feed back.
Well here is one of Empress Miniatures US Infatry figures. Once again, I am a big fan of their stuff and have been itching to paint these guys. This is a test figure for ACU. i have gone against a lot of the recommended formulas I have found for ACU because it didn't seem to scale right. I have gone lighter on the groundwork. Let me know what you think. Cheers Jas   -------------------- |
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| cowie165 |
Jan 2 2011, 11:16 AM
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Jas that came up really nicely mate. What's your ACU recipe? On my screen, the darker grey/green colour came up reasonably darker than what I remember from the US guys I've worked with, but the whole piece is really well done. Same same for your SF guys.
 Mark PS. What was postage like from Empress? I checked them out after seeing your guys here, and I'm pretty keen to place an order. -------------------- QUOTE(Demon @ Mar 22 2011, 11:31 PM) Translated: Based on me not knowing anything and refusing to know anything I will be entitled to a voice and everyone should listen to it. |
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