SPA Modeler

Working the Shoulder Fit

Just before I shut down the bunker to build another cabinet, I was working the shoulder fit. Once these two figures are solidly anchored to the cliff, I will do some minor shaving and filing to clean up the rebuilt connection and then paint any areas required. Remember, there never was a fit issue until I neglected to pay attention to the fit when I first glued the arm in place. Steve did a great job making this connection, I just boofed it up, Lol.





Once the new cabinet is finished, I will resume this vignette. It shouldn’t be too long; it’s a simple design and I have the right tools.

Thanks for watchin, more coming soon. Cheers, Ski.

Capt. Walt in Progress

Just three quick shots of Capt. Walt’s progress. I’m working the hands and finishing up anything left on the upper torso before moving on to Bruce and Luke to do the same.







Now that my saw dust session is over, I’m gladly working this set in the warm bunker. More to follow soon and thanks for watchin.

Cheers, Ski.

"When all about you are losing their heads...." - Rudyard Kipling, 1895

LyleW wrote: ↑Thu Feb 01, 2024 8:16 am "When all about you are losing their heads...." - Rudyard Kipling, 1895

Yes, he say that, lol!

LyleW wrote: ↑Thu Feb 01, 2024 8:16 am "When all about you are losing their heads...." - Rudyard Kipling, 1895

"and blaming it on you!"

Looking good Ski!

Awesome painting skills!

the face is so good painted

Tanks, Yall!

Trouser Work

I’m now down to the closing portions of these figures, always working from top to bottom. The trousers will need to be much darker than the shirts while not getting too carried away with the highlights.

I have blended the oils to create a dark Olive Drab tone to work over the acrylic base color. I need to keep in mind that too much highlights will cause the tones to drift into the shirt tones. We know from historical photos and clothing articles from the era that the trousers were much darker than the shirts and jackets.





However, as you can see from the standing figure that glare can play tricks on your eyes if you don’t pay close attention to the shade of tones being put down. The Capt. Figure has the correct tone I’m looking for, whereas the other two are slowly coming in line to that same tone. They are just in the 2nd and 3rd phase of the process.





Still a lot of brush work to do, but in a few days, I’ll be working the legging and boots and handle any touch-ups.

More to follow soon and thanks for watchin. Cheers, Ski.