Special Armour VW vignette

[Ken Abrams]

This is something I've been working on for a while, so to get everyone up to speed this first post might be on the big side.

Fast forward to some painted bits...

Next, make the base with some construction site leftovers and some dirt.

Seaweed balls and other natural stuff for groundworks, just layer by layer, repeate/add/fill...

Next step, bring it to life.

First, let's prime.

Then let's bring that grass back to life.

Now, let's get it dirty and dusty.

A wet pallet of Vallejo acrylic earth tones and I can pick out individual stones, add washes, etc.

Alright, that's a lot to digest! Hopefully I'll have more on this one over the weekend. Until then, happy modeling.

 

[Iron Mike]

 

[moon puppy]

You make it look so simple Ken! And it really is if you don't over think it like some of us do.

 

[paddy]

Top draw stuff here. Love it.

 

[Cheyenne]

Nicely done Ken , good to see you back at it !!

 

[Heavens Eagle]

Excellent job!

Thanks for the built step by step on the base, it was very interesting and informative.

 

[errains]

Another grate subject and vignette Ken. Your SBS has given me a few ideas to try out. Also could you list out the natural materials you use for the vegetation...I just might have to take a walk through the woods.

 

[Ken Abrams]

Thanks guys!

could you list out the natural materials you use for the vegetation...I just might have to take a walk through the woods.

I could give you the old ArmorFarm product names but I have no idea what the actual plants are called, sorry. I just look for dead stuff in scale.

 

[Iron Mike]

Sounds like a new product line "Dead Stuff In Scale".

 

[errains]

.... I just look for dead stuff in scale.

 

[Duke Maddog]

Sweet! That is so incredible!

I'm taking notes here.

 

[Skinny_Mike]

Just awsome! Thanks for sharing.

 

[helios]

That base is insane.

 

[jknaus]

Very cool. I dont think I've seen one of those before.
James

 

[Ken Abrams]

Sorry it’s taken me so long to return to this, sometimes life has other plans. I have been working on this from time to time but had hit a wall waiting for some painting masks to arrive from overseas.
I’ve spent some more time on the groundwork tweaking the various shades with oils and enamels, and finished detailing the figure and got some primer on him.

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Here’s some close ups of the details on the figure, nothing too crazy just a little something to add some life.

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I then primed him in black and highlighted him from above using white primer, this will be helpful later when painting him.

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I continued weathering of the bug after the stencils had arrived and I painted the bumper codes. I still have some way to go but it’s starting to come together.

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Lets hope it doesn’t take me this long until the next update. As always, comments, questions and critiques welcome.

 

[moon puppy]

Nice touch with the tracks in the road, detail often missed on bases.
Thanks for sharing Ken, looks swell!

 

[Heavens Eagle]

Looking good so far Ken! I will be watching to see how you do the figure.