Lighted the same mix that I had darkened...gotcha.
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Interactive figure painting by Bob and Laura!
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Rudi Richardson
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In response to the questions about the raincoat, maybe I can help having reviewed the older set and being in the process of reviewing the current set for another site.
Figure 35093 WW2 US Army Officer #1 (Bob's one having a smoke) wears the Officer’s quality double texture OD (olive drab) raincoat, which featured epaulettes, an integral belt, and all-round buckled strap cuff adjusters.
The other 2, figure 35094 WW2 US Army Officer #2 (Bob's BC-611/SGR-536 guy) and figure 35051 WW2 US Tank Crew #1 (Laura's dude) wear the standard issue enlisted man raincoat, albeit different versions (I think). In 1938 the rubberized fabric raincoat was standardized, replacing the previous oil treated fabric raincoat. This raincoat was replaced after a few years by a new synthetic material raincoat. After 1942, the synthetic raincoat was supplied throughout the remainder of World War II although the fabric raincoat continued to be found in use. I only mention the rubberization in case anyone is portraying this type - you should probably have a slight sheen to the finish, whereas the other materials should be matte.
Although the raincoats are officially listed as OD, to my eye they are closer to khaki. That first photo posted (of the real thing) is way too green - is it a re-enactor piece? Artur Miniszewski, who did the box-art for the Alpine Laura is painting posted his OD mix over on pF. Although it is an acrylic mix it should give you an idea of what you're aiming for. It was posted a few years ago, so it may take me a while to find. Does anyone mind my posting the link here? Alternatively I can PM to Bob and Laura. Please advise.
I've got some references at home which I'll try scan and post tonight.
HTH
Rudi
Figure 35093 WW2 US Army Officer #1 (Bob's one having a smoke) wears the Officer’s quality double texture OD (olive drab) raincoat, which featured epaulettes, an integral belt, and all-round buckled strap cuff adjusters.
The other 2, figure 35094 WW2 US Army Officer #2 (Bob's BC-611/SGR-536 guy) and figure 35051 WW2 US Tank Crew #1 (Laura's dude) wear the standard issue enlisted man raincoat, albeit different versions (I think). In 1938 the rubberized fabric raincoat was standardized, replacing the previous oil treated fabric raincoat. This raincoat was replaced after a few years by a new synthetic material raincoat. After 1942, the synthetic raincoat was supplied throughout the remainder of World War II although the fabric raincoat continued to be found in use. I only mention the rubberization in case anyone is portraying this type - you should probably have a slight sheen to the finish, whereas the other materials should be matte.
Although the raincoats are officially listed as OD, to my eye they are closer to khaki. That first photo posted (of the real thing) is way too green - is it a re-enactor piece? Artur Miniszewski, who did the box-art for the Alpine Laura is painting posted his OD mix over on pF. Although it is an acrylic mix it should give you an idea of what you're aiming for. It was posted a few years ago, so it may take me a while to find. Does anyone mind my posting the link here? Alternatively I can PM to Bob and Laura. Please advise.
I've got some references at home which I'll try scan and post tonight.
HTH
Rudi
Please do post here Rudi! And thanks, that's a boat load of information there. I"m going to assume pF is Planet Figures? I have a Vbench at PA, just loaded pF and right off the bat I see some work I recognize. hmm.... 
Please feel free to post your links and any references here.
Please feel free to post your links and any references here.
Rudi Richardson
Member
moon puppy wrote:
No dramas - as I said, I'm working on the review at the moment (literally
while on my coffee break at work ) so the info was at hand. pF is indeed Gordy's planetFigure.
I'll post the link and the references tonight once HRH has retired for the evening
No dramas - as I said, I'm working on the review at the moment (literally
while on my coffee break at work ) so the info was at hand. pF is indeed Gordy's planetFigure. I'll post the link and the references tonight once HRH has retired for the evening
Rudi Richardson
Member
As promised, here are the reference pictures. From the highly recommended title by The Crowood Press "The World War II GI - US Army Uniforms 1941-45 in Color Photographs".
Apologies for the graininess of the scan...
Now to try find that link
Rudi
Apologies for the graininess of the scan...
Now to try find that link
Rudi
Kreighshoer
Active member
what link? the one to crowood press?
-> http://www.crowood.com/category.asp?ClassID=8
those pics are most interesting and really cool! thanks for posting these rudi!
-> http://www.crowood.com/category.asp?ClassID=8
those pics are most interesting and really cool! thanks for posting these rudi!
Rudi Richardson
Member
Kreighshoer wrote:
No dramas, Laura, glad to help
Nope, the link I'm referring to is the colour mix Artur Miniszewski used when he did the box-art for the Alpine figure you're painting. Although it was done oil-over-acrylic, it should give you a good guide to your own method of oil over the black undercoat.
Here you go: http://www.planetfigure.com/forums/showpost.php?p=245302&postcount=16
HTH
Rudi
what link? the one to crowood press?
-> http://www.crowood.com/category.asp?ClassID=8
those pics are most interesting and really cool! thanks for posting these rudi!
No dramas, Laura, glad to help
Nope, the link I'm referring to is the colour mix Artur Miniszewski used when he did the box-art for the Alpine figure you're painting. Although it was done oil-over-acrylic, it should give you a good guide to your own method of oil over the black undercoat.
Here you go: http://www.planetfigure.com/forums/showpost.php?p=245302&postcount=16
HTH
Rudi
If I may quote directly
Thanks Rudi, loads of help!
Thanks Rudi, loads of help!
Rudi Richardson
Member
No dramas
I forgot about this site... a pretty decent site, if you're into something wierd like OD :pp http://www.usarmymodels.com/guidetopainting.html
I forgot about this site... a pretty decent site, if you're into something wierd like OD :pp http://www.usarmymodels.com/guidetopainting.html
Wow Rudi, another nice link. hey, you post anything you want with these winner
I like the way this guy is turning out. Of course this is his good side.
This fellow looks like he has a bit of a head cold.
Kreighshoer
Active member
second shades:
apply tiny specks of dark brown to the deepest recesses (nostrils, eye sockets, mouth, ears ... wherever else you find it appropriate) and blend them in! do not forget to thin the color and the nostrils plus eye sockets do not need blending in any case - those two spots you may leave like they are!
apply tiny specks of dark brown to the deepest recesses (nostrils, eye sockets, mouth, ears ... wherever else you find it appropriate) and blend them in! do not forget to thin the color and the nostrils plus eye sockets do not need blending in any case - those two spots you may leave like they are!
I think the hollow of the cheek is something I'm missing on the second fellow, the other heads are about the same as him. You really see the outline of facial details at this point don't ya?
Kreighshoer
Active member
yupp! the second highlights will bring out the whole effect!
Not sure if Mine are as well defined as yours Laura.
Very bad picture here but actually this guy is the one looking best so far
Nice profile, notice the jaw line?
Nice profile, notice the jaw line?
Kreighshoer
Active member
well - YOU decide how much contrast you paint, it's your figure, your world and YOU decide!
faces looking good!
now for the second highlights - plain white to all most prominent face parts and - the most tricky part - do the eyeballs with your smallest brush and thin (and i mean really thin but no wash!) white! be very careful here!
this is the last update vefore my [strike]horror mishap[/strike] ... happy little accident happened! (happy and little ... pft! ... yeah, what else! ... i really laughed all day!)
faces looking good!
now for the second highlights - plain white to all most prominent face parts and - the most tricky part - do the eyeballs with your smallest brush and thin (and i mean really thin but no wash!) white! be very careful here!
this is the last update vefore my [strike]horror mishap[/strike] ... happy little accident happened! (happy and little ... pft! ... yeah, what else! ... i really laughed all day!)
Plain white and blend, right?
Kreighshoer
Active member
yepp
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dave samson
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and then .....and then? :idonno
Sorry Dave, and Laura, I've been behind on my homework, promise to catch up tomorrow.