PERSPECTIVES IN MINIATURE: February 2022

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In the words of Wilbur Smith "War is the game played by old men with the lives of the young". The pawn in this game is the combat soldier, represented by the miniature toy soldier; an insignificant being on the battlefield. Combat is the most intense moment of war, where life and death balances on a knife's edge. The results are terrifying and reveal the worst part of our human nature. Conversely, there are moments when it exudes the best of our human spirit. Most of the miniatures you see here are diligently researched from historical sources and handcrafted between scales of 1/35 to 1/16 (approx 50mm to 120mm). The intricate rendition of human expression and fine details not only demonstrates the level of craftsmanship but also serves as a reminder of the fragile nature of human life. I represent no political bias though my miniature creations. My aim is to portray humanity through the chronicles of military history and thus it is my pleasure that I present to you my weblog Perspectives in Miniature.

Calvin Tan

WWII GERMAN UNIFORMS - PERSONAL MIXES BY CALVIN TAN

In conjunction with AK Interactive, this exclusive Gen 3 acrylic paint set is specially composed with the essential colours that I use to render WWII German Uniforms. It contains 18 colours and a small pamphlet with my personal colour mixes. If you are keen to acquire all the colours on my palette to paint a field grey tunic, a splinter pattern zeltbahn, an oak-leaf pattern smock or the Kharkov anorak, look no further, this is the set for you to get started.

CALVIN TAN'S BASIC GUIDE TO FIGURE PAINTING

This instructional DVD published by Model Art magazine was primarily developed for the beginner armour and diorama modeller in mind. The video presentation will feature a variety of easy to master techniques used to render a 1/35 scale plastic injected moulded figure.Topics include proper paint application techniques, choice of brushes as well as some little tricks for painting fine detail. It is fundamentally a showcase of some of my methods and techniques for painting military figures and I am certain it will prove beneficial for any modeller who wishes to improve on figure painting. It is currently available in both Japanese and English.

CALVIN TAN'S GUIDE TO CONVERTING AND PAINTING FIGURES

In this third instalment, I will share my techniques and materials to customize and detail an inexpensive stock plastic figure. Watch as I take you through the steps on how I modify a pose, model details such as hands, belts and webbing and insignias. Learn about working effectively with epoxy putty as well as plastic styrene and paper. As a continuation from my first two DVDs, I will demonstrate how to model and paint a simple groundwork as well as an alternate approach using a monochromatic underpainting to render both a field grey tunic and the World War 2 German Splinter Camouflage pattern on a helmet cover. If you have enjoyed and benefitted from those previous titles, this edition will be a welcome addition to your journey in scale figure modelling – regardless of your current skill level. It is my sincere hope that this could inspire you to embark on your own creative adventure in this fantastic hobby. .

Saturday 26 February 2022

SS Panzer Grenadier , 1944-45

Labels: Tamiya Posted by Calvin Tan at 00:21

Took a short break from the vignette to indulge in a quick conversion based on one of the figures from Tamiya's new Kettenkrad.

Cheers,

Calvin

Tuesday 22 February 2022

Das Brot brechen - France 1940

Posted by Calvin Tan at 22:22

Managed to get more accessories painted this Twosday.

Cheers,

Calvin

Wednesday 16 February 2022

A Small Meal

Labels: Tamiya - German Soldiers at Rest Posted by Calvin Tan at 18:58

My small attempt at making Pichelsteiner today. Vegetables and meat are made from resin moulding plugs and the peas from soldering balls. They are painted with AK Interactive Gen3 paints and given a final glaze of gloss varnish and clear orange. Bon Appetit!

Cheers,

Calvin

Sunday 13 February 2022

A Taste of Home - Royal Model

Labels: Royal Model Posted by Calvin Tan at 23:24

I am glad to say that this delightful assignment from Royal Model is finally done. The scene is painted with AK Interactive Gen3 acrylics and a medley of colors from my signature set for the uniform. With the exception of the delft tiles on the wall, everything is included in this instant vignette. It should hit the market sometime within the next two weeks.

Cheers,

Calvin

Sunday 6 February 2022

Das Brot brechen - France 1940

Labels: Tamiya, Tamiya - German Soldiers at Rest Posted by Calvin Tan at 23:28

Work resumes on the vignette this weekend with the painting of the second figure in the mid ground.

A "small" meal of epoxy putty scrambled eggs, sliced sprue carrots and chives and rolled putty bacon; glazed with clear orange, clear red and sepia ink for the Maillard effect.

Cheers,

Calvin

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WWII GERMAN UNIFORMS - PERSONAL MIXES BY CALVIN TAN

CALVIN TAN'S BASIC GUIDE TO FIGURE PAINTING

CALVIN TAN'S INTERMEDIATE GUIDE TO FIGURE PAINTING

CALVIN TAN'S GUIDE TO CONVERTING AND PAINTING FIGURES

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Saturday 26 February 2022

SS Panzer Grenadier , 1944-45

Tuesday 22 February 2022

Das Brot brechen - France 1940

Wednesday 16 February 2022

A Small Meal

Sunday 13 February 2022

A Taste of Home - Royal Model

Sunday 6 February 2022

Das Brot brechen - France 1940

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