Tuesday 5 November 2024

Hornet Models - 1/35 scale Commonwealth Soldier

Finally done with this piece after fumbling around with the groundwork for more than 7 weeks. After modelling for so many years, this is my first attempt in creating a body of water for my groundwork. It is not as straightforward as I thought and I hope that the mistakes are adequately concealed. Nonetheless I had fun creating this piece and I hope you will enjoy the photos of the outcome.









The base colour for the British army battle dress consists of a 1:1 mixture of British Uniform and Mud Brown. With the base colour, Light Earth is added for highlights and Grim Brown for the intermediate shadows. Grim Brown is used straight from the bottle for the deepest shadows and Brown Black ink is used to outline the seams and reinforce the deep shadows. Sheen caused by the ink is matted down with AK Ultra Matt Varnish. 

Cheers,

Calvin



Thursday 31 October 2024

Hornet Models - 1/35 scale Commonwealth Soldier

 A little more progress today.



Cheers,

Calvin



Wednesday 30 October 2024

Hornet Models - 1/35 scale Commonwealth Soldier

 Adding some Hessian scrim to the helmet.


Cheers,

Calvin




Monday 28 October 2024

Hornet Models - 1/35 scale Commonwealth Soldier

 Detailing the uniform and ammo pouches this weekend.





Cheers,

Calvin



Tuesday 22 October 2024

Hornet Models - 1/35 scale Commonwealth Soldier

 Moving on to the body.


Cheers,

Calvin



Sunday 20 October 2024

Hornet Models - 1/35 scale Commonwealth Soldier

 Started on another old classic figure from Hornet Models.

Cheers,

Calvin



Tuesday 15 October 2024

Testing Water.....

Modelling water with clear resin for the first time. It is not as straightforward as I thought - especially when creating the sharp waterline around the submerging and floating objects.  


Cheers,

Calvin