The Official 2014 "All the Rest" Community Build-Extended to April 31st

[mustang1989]

This looks worlds away better than what I can do at this point Danny. I've been trying to get into the world of figure painting and am getting closer all the time with help from Agent G. The only thing I think I would add at this point is a localized wash around the belt area to bring the detail of the belt out. Agent G is the go-to guy on figure painting in my book though.

[Agent G]

I'd add a light wash of burnt umber to the belt and call it good. You could give the face a bit of a wash also to alleviate that "Michael Jackson" pasty complexion look. As far as the bat suit goes it's great. In that scale differences in finish aren't that apparent. Trouble is and here's the rub, you want to add some difference so to make it more believeable in scale.

Can you say dichotomy?

The only thing I'd have done differently is use a real real dark flat gray for the fabric areas then a semi gloss black for the by armor. Mix german gray with flat black 50/50 for the rider's suit. Just enough of a difference to be noticible.

Not to hijack but for inspiration.

German Gray coat and trousers, Nato Black gloves, boots and cape. All were washed then drybrushed with Floquil enamel.

G

[mustang1989]

Agent G is the go-to guy on figure painting in my book though.

And there he is. Thanks Wayne. Your figure building skills are a true inspiration to me that's for sure. Good to see you again.

[mustang1989]

Here's another update fellas: I got the exhaust system painted, weathered and installed. I ended up drilling the tail pipe out for that hollow look. Things arent finished up back here as I still have that blemish on the rear seat and the seam line on the rear fender to deal with.

Then I turned my attention over to the spark plug wires. The plug wires.........now what to use??? I took a look in my spare parts drawer in my shop tool box and came up with a fuel pump relay I robbed from a warranty parts turn in fuse block, tore the case off of it and used the coil windings in the relay for the copper wire to replicate these with.....

Like this:

Which ended up on the motorcycle as such: (with fuel pump relay next to it...lol )

Edited September 11, 2014 by mustang1989

[Agent G]

Outstanding work by all.

Joe that is just tremendous work on that itty bitty model. You nailed it big time.

Danny I love anything Batman related so I'm watching impatiently!

Sorry I haven't been around much. I've been working 12 hour days as we are so short handed. It has mellowed out for a week or so now. I'll post some current stuff tonight.

G

[mustang1989]

Thanks Wayne! Glad youre back around and sorry to hear about the shorthandedness at your work! Lookin' forward to getting back into the groove here.

P.S. I love that headless horseman model of yours. That thing is awesome!!

[Danny Lectro]

Wayne, that Headless Horseman looks great! The face seems a little familiar, it reminds me a little bit of the actor Alan Cumming, maybe crossed with a bit of the British TV presenter Jonathan Ross.

Thanks for the paint advice. I'll try the 50/50 mix of black and German grey, as you suggest. I was already going to do a wash on the face after some touching up, but I just spaced on doing one for the belt. I know the bat-symbol on the chest is supposed to match the finish of the body armor, but I took a bit of license with that and the metallic gauntlets.

I think I'll be using this photo for reference:

[Agent G]

Danny that kit is a re tool of an old classic. It was based on the Tim Burton movie with Johnny Depp. That build is mostly styrene rod and Bondo Spot Putty used to alleviate poor fitting joints. In fact the horse had so much texture I completely covered him in putty and sanded it smooth.

As far as Batman goes, same with old HH, they are FICTIONAL characters. we can do whatever the heck we want!

I am working 7pm to 7am as I type this. Normally I work 6:30am to 4:30pm. The OT is nice but........................

G

[mustang1989]

It's update time! I managed to install the forks and handle bars this morning. I have a wash and a flat coat I need to apply on the handle bars but other than that....they're on! I also installed the gearbox shift actuating rod (made from stretched sprue). The back half of it where it is attached to the gearbox will be hidden so I didn't install an actuator arm to the gearbox. I applied a base coat of German Grey to the headlamp assy this morning as well.

What's funny about this camera is it's amazing capability to pick up even the most finest particle of dust and make it stand out like a sore thumb! I can't even SEE this stuff with my eye.......but it sure takes a purdy pic and can take really close pics without a single blur.

Wayne hang in there man. We're here waiting for you bud!

Danny: Looks like you've got your paint references down pat. That color reference is awesome! Looking forward to more pics man!

Here goes with mine:

Edited September 13, 2014 by mustang1989

[Danny Lectro]

I'm calling old Bats here finished. I painted the eyes pure white to represent the virtual reality goggles Batman used near the end of "The Dark Knight," which was an homage to the way Batman is often depicted in the comics and animated productions, and has absolutely nothing to do with with me not being able to paint eyes properly. Seriously, why would you even suggest that? How rude.

I know these pics aren't very good. I couldn't get enough ambient light on my subject, and when I tried using the flash it just washed out all detail.

When / if I get my Tumbler Batmobile built, this figure will be displayed with it. I'm going to use the advice I received from you guys, along with what I learned while painting this figure, when painting the seated rider Batman figure. Thanks for the knowledge, guys.

Edited September 14, 2014 by Danny Lectro

[Agent G]

Your Batman rocks.

G

[Danny Lectro]

Your Batman rocks.

G

Thank you, Wayne.

[Agent G]

This is what I've been working on with what little spare time I've had recently. This is the older DML Pz III G with Panzer Art barrel/mantlet assembly. I scratchbuilt the jerry can rack and added some Value gear stowage. This is built as one of the original tanks in the theatre from Panzer Regiment 5. It's painted with my Tamiya mix for RAL 8000 over Tamiya Panzer Gray. The mottled appearence replicates how they looked what with the initial shortage of paint. I bought a case and made the desert base from modelling clay.

G

[mustang1989]

Your Batman rocks.

G

I'll second that motion right there Danny!!!! Wow!!!

[Danny Lectro]

I'll second that motion right there Danny!!!! Wow!!!

Thank you very much, Joe.

[mustang1989]

Dangit Wayne! Your painting and weathering skills baffle me! You really know how to bring an armor piece to life.

[fantacmet]

I'm still here, but haven't had any progress. Family came up, and have been buried in that and work.

[mustang1989]

Man it's good to see you around Mike. I know how it is with family, work, etc. We'll be here when you're ready bud.

[mustang1989]

Here's the solo bike to an almost completed state. Still have a little touch up to do here and there but for the most part it's there. What I don't like about this kit is the fact that the wheel spokes are too big and some of the details like on the saddle bag are a little too toy like. Doin' the best with what I have here. I have a Tamiya 1/48 scale BMW R75 that I just bought that I think I'm going to build because it's one hek of alot more accurate but this is a fun build so far. I've still got the side car to build and tack onto this part so it's not completely done yet. Just wanted a pic of the solo bike.

and that pic for scale reference:

Edited September 18, 2014 by mustang1989

[Danny Lectro]

Wayne, your tank looks great, and I really like that terrain.

Joe, very nice work on that bike.

[mustang1989]

Thanks Danny! Still have the side car to go and alot more weathering..

[mustang1989]

Ok fellas. I got the side car finished and installed. I swapped the Bandai machine gun out with one from the new Tamiya kit that I have in the stash now. The Bandai one just sucked! I also added a sleeping bag to the flooring of the sidecar and a tent to the spare tire area from the same Tamiya kit as well as an MP40 that's laying in the sidecar seat. I added a PE ammo belt draped over the machine gun and a sling for the MP 40 from Hauler. Lastly I added spark plug wires using copper wire from a GM fuel pump relay coil winding that I had in the "spares" drawer of my toolbox and reverse/low gear shift rods from stretched sprue. Paints were Model Master basecoat with a coat of Model Master gloss for the decals and Model Master flat with a couple of drops of light grey for a "sun faded " effect. Finally , I applied a dry brushing of ground up tan pastel for the "dirty/ dusty" look. Decals were from the Bandai boxing. How they didn't crumble after all this time is a complete mystery seeing how old the kit is.

Edited September 28, 2014 by mustang1989

[Agent G]

Incredible work!

Take a reference photo so folks can tell how tiny that is.

G

[mustang1989]

Thanks Wayne!!! You're right about the reference photo. I included it in the All The Rest section.

[Agent G]

INCREDIBLE!

Love it, just ferkin love it.

G