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Title: A salute with an umbrella - WIP
Post by: Mrdee on 16 January 2012, 10:17:21 AM
Started the Sci-Fi entry for Salute

Hasslefree model I am painting up to be an Umbrella operative from Resident Evil, I was originally going to paint the RCPD STARS logo of which I managed to do the STARS part, the 3 yellow stars in the middle but couldnt do the tiny Raccoon Police Dep around the 3 stars and I threw a tantrum on Saturday when i failed miserably

Work so far

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z79/Mrdee1969/2010_10290004.jpg)

picture isnt great but it was a quickie before bed last night. 
Title: Re: A salute with an umbrella - WIP
Post by: aircav on 16 January 2012, 12:59:08 PM
Looking brilliant. I like the umbrella logo, it gives it a nice splash of colour.  :-* :-* :-*
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Post by: zizi666 on 16 January 2012, 01:43:37 PM
 ;D

Always a treat to see your work.
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Post by: Engel on 16 January 2012, 02:01:09 PM
Great work. The Umbrella logo really fits on this model.
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Post by: Mrdee on 16 January 2012, 03:54:28 PM
Looking brilliant. I like the umbrella logo, it gives it a nice splash of colour.  :-* :-* :-*

Thanks pal, yeah the splash of something had to be done as it will be a competition mini, just all black as I suppose he should be won't stand a chance of winning much

;D

Always a treat to see your work.

Thanks pal, I ejoying showing people my stuff just as much :)

Great work. The Umbrella logo really fits on this model.

Thanks pal.
Title: Re: A salute with an umbrella - WIP
Post by: Commander Vyper on 16 January 2012, 07:17:12 PM
Nice one man of Devon! I approve! ;)
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Post by: CptJake on 16 January 2012, 10:15:57 PM
Fantastic shading. 
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Post by: OSHIROmodels on 16 January 2012, 10:25:25 PM
The subtle shading on the face is great  :-*

cheers

James
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Post by: Brummie Thug on 17 January 2012, 10:24:53 PM
Very nice good luck at Salute  ;)
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Post by: Mindenbrush on 17 January 2012, 10:45:37 PM
Nice PJ  :)
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Post by: Mrdee on 18 January 2012, 10:11:22 AM
Cheers guys,

Sorry lack of progress on this.....I recently had a play on Shogun 2, and having NEVER been beaten by a total war game I was a little concerned that I was getting rolled over and anally violated every game on legendary difficulty within 10 turns.  Once I get a bee in my bonnet about something I MUST find out a solution!  Suffice to say I have made it to turn 20 AND have a healthy looking empire with ninjas a plenty causing havoc.  For those interested the trick is to avoid samurai early on and focus on masses of peasants.

So I have cracked it and I can now return to painting this bald headed wonder.
Title: Re: A salute with an umbrella - WIP
Post by: Mrdee on 19 January 2012, 12:06:57 AM
Little rework of the face and head done tonight

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z79/Mrdee1969/2010_11020002.jpg)
Title: Re: A salute with an umbrella - WIP
Post by: Col. Aubrey Bagshot on 19 January 2012, 09:33:24 AM
Is it just me, or is that Vinny Jones?
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Post by: Mrdee on 19 January 2012, 10:33:19 AM
should have gone with a wimbeldon strip instead of an umbrella tshirt!
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Post by: Phelan on 20 January 2012, 10:16:08 PM
Impressive paintjob!  :o
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Post by: tanktastic43 on 20 January 2012, 10:41:16 PM
Great paint!

tt43.
Title: Re: A salute with an umbrella - WIP
Post by: Mrdee on 22 January 2012, 10:26:08 PM
Cheers guys

Little more work done

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z79/Mrdee1969/2010_11060009.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z79/Mrdee1969/2010_11060010.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z79/Mrdee1969/2010_11060011.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z79/Mrdee1969/2010_11060017.jpg)
Title: Re: A salute with an umbrella - WIP
Post by: Prof.Witchheimer on 22 January 2012, 10:26:56 PM
Getting better and better.
Title: Re: A salute with an umbrella - WIP
Post by: Sangennaru on 22 January 2012, 10:30:56 PM
lol, my exclamation is hard to translate in english... and not very polite.
that's gorgeus!

I'd say to work more on the umbrella sign. the highlits are nice, but too strong. it should look more like a drawing!
you're achieving amazing standards, Mr D!
Title: Re: A salute with an umbrella - WIP
Post by: Mrdee on 23 January 2012, 04:34:59 PM
Getting better and better.

Cheers pal, one day I might even get my arse in gear and get my hands on some of your minis

lol, my exclamation is hard to translate in english... and not very polite.
that's gorgeus!

I'd say to work more on the umbrella sign. the highlits are nice, but too strong. it should look more like a drawing!
you're achieving amazing standards, Mr D!

Cheers pal, yes agreed something about the logo doesnt sit right with me either.  And if i ever want to acheive my person goal of one day in the far future winning big at Golden Demon I am going to have to acheive higher and higher and then even higher standards, all about practice, paint, paint and paint some more and try new techniques.  Only thing that can stop me is my own self doubt, which does rear it's ugly head.......usually soon after being in a room with a Mr Merritt.  Knowing my luck though, by the time i reach that standard GW will have gone into liquidation :D
Title: Re: A salute with an umbrella - WIP
Post by: Commander Vyper on 23 January 2012, 10:07:05 PM
I think the umbrella corp symbol has a little too much depth for, as I read it, a T shirt print, don't get me wrong, looks nice and all but probably not what ultimately you're looking to achieve, maybe lose some of the shading?

Still looks great, just don't take the black any more blue. ;)

Could've done a Devon flag though! Represent! :D
Title: Re: A salute with an umbrella - WIP
Post by: Mrdee on 24 January 2012, 04:28:52 PM
I think the umbrella corp symbol has a little too much depth for, as I read it, a T shirt print, don't get me wrong, looks nice and all but probably not what ultimately you're looking to achieve, maybe lose some of the shading?

Still looks great, just don't take the black any more blue. ;)

Could've done a Devon flag though! Represent! :D

cheers pal.  dont take the black any more blue....you have lost me, it aint any blue on the black.  Devon flag would have been a great idea but I never thought of it, but in my defense as you well know I am a grockle :P

Little update.......

finsihed the base last night..........

and managed to **** it up as well in a 2 part resin related disaster, will post pictures of the "failure" later before I restart it.
Title: Re: A salute with an umbrella - WIP
Post by: Mrdee on 25 January 2012, 10:02:10 PM
Failure, although after chipping some of the crap off it tonight it's not as bad as I thought, but still the new one will be perfect (I hope)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z79/Mrdee1969/Failure.jpg)

new one

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z79/Mrdee1969/Redo.jpg)


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Post by: Prof.Witchheimer on 25 January 2012, 10:15:04 PM
Easy but how impressive.
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Post by: Mrdee on 26 January 2012, 09:24:45 AM
Thanks pal.  I think that the new one will be better for a number of reasons though, the first one was just the arm so it goes, hand, wrist, forearm, elbow and then nothing........whereas the new zombie is the entire torso and (not pictured) his spine and entrails hanging which will be just visible in the murky water.

Although I am not decided as to whether to have him mostly out the water almost at the top or just his forearms and face pocking out....thoughts on either option?
Title: Re: A salute with an umbrella - WIP
Post by: Commander Vyper on 26 January 2012, 01:10:37 PM
If you junk the first one I'll have it. dibs! :D
Title: Re: A salute with an umbrella - WIP
Post by: Mrdee on 26 January 2012, 01:22:13 PM
it is junked, pm me your address and ill post it you tomorrow pal
Title: Re: A salute with an umbrella - WIP
Post by: Mrdee on 26 January 2012, 10:10:17 PM
The Over-Acheiver!

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z79/Mrdee1969/2010_11100006.jpg)
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Post by: aggro84 on 27 January 2012, 04:18:11 AM
Wow!  :-*

What a great base idea. Great paint jobs all around.
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Post by: Slayer on 27 January 2012, 07:34:06 AM
like all your stuff, fan friggn tastic  :)
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Post by: Sangennaru on 27 January 2012, 08:36:39 AM
Very cool base! =) looking for the water effect, now!
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Post by: Mrdee on 27 January 2012, 09:25:32 AM
Wow!  :-*

What a great base idea. Great paint jobs all around.

Thanks pal, hopefully I will get it finished this weekend and on to the next project which I am really looking forward to, a 54mm pirate

like all your stuff, fan friggn tastic  :)

Cheers pal

Very cool base! =) looking for the water effect, now!

Thanks pal, I have legal work to do before I get to play with my toys and paints again tonight.
Title: Re: A salute with an umbrella - WIP
Post by: Mrdee on 28 January 2012, 07:59:18 PM
Right well the base is done.  Still need to finish off the guy but I thought I would put him in situ to see what is all looked like

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z79/Mrdee1969/2010_11120003.jpg)
Title: Re: A salute with an umbrella - WIP
Post by: Commander Vyper on 28 January 2012, 09:24:24 PM
I thought (assumed) you'd have him square on mate, the menace of ol'crawly being more apparent, (ie pride comes before a foul! (fall)). ;). Looks great mind.
Title: Re: A salute with an umbrella - WIP
Post by: Mrdee on 28 January 2012, 09:28:04 PM
he should be its just loose on the base to give myself an idea, after all his eyes have been painted looking down so they are looking that the zombie
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Post by: aggro84 on 29 January 2012, 01:34:23 AM
One word,

Bada$$

 :-*
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Post by: Mrdee on 29 January 2012, 10:24:52 PM
One word,

Bada$$

 :-*

Cheers pal

Reworked the base a little to try and draw the eye back to the model

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z79/Mrdee1969/2010_11130002.jpg)

All that needs doing is the guys boots i think
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Post by: Commander Vyper on 31 January 2012, 11:27:59 AM
Very nice, see what you mean about the body in the water effect, much nicer. Thanks for the other plinth though will be put to good use promise!

The Commander
Title: Re: A salute with an umbrella - WIP
Post by: Mrdee on 31 January 2012, 11:43:29 AM
your welcome pal. 

I need to balance out the upper part of the base, what i am thinking is a rusty down pipe on the left in line with the outlet pipe near the water with a valve wheel, perhaps even having the pipe bend off to the right above vinnie.

thoughts?
Title: Re: A salute with an umbrella - WIP
Post by: Commander Vyper on 31 January 2012, 11:55:44 AM
Zed coming down the wall be too much? ;)

yeah I sense the need for more pipework, plus a valve of some form definately.
Title: Re: A salute with an umbrella - WIP
Post by: Mrdee on 31 January 2012, 12:45:53 PM
zed crawling down the wall might look a little odd, never really thought of them as the dexterous type

I was thinking something like this.....

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z79/Mrdee1969/possiblepipe.jpg)

FEAR MY PHOTOSHOP DRAWING SKIILS!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: A salute with an umbrella - WIP
Post by: Mrdee on 31 January 2012, 11:17:26 PM
well something a little more like this...........

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z79/Mrdee1969/2010_11150019.jpg)
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Post by: Steve F on 01 February 2012, 05:34:43 AM
That frames the original mini nicely, and draws attention back to him.
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Post by: janner on 01 February 2012, 08:01:19 AM
I need a, 'I'm not worthy' smily  ;)
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Post by: OSHIROmodels on 01 February 2012, 08:14:32 AM
That's turned out to be a little belter  8) 8)

The cobwebs are a nice touch  8)

I'll have to go back through the thread (I don't think it's mentioned) but I can't see much of a meniscus on the exposed edge of the water, what product did you use?

cheers

James
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Post by: Commander Vyper on 01 February 2012, 08:37:58 AM
Yup that works! 

:-* :-* :-*
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Post by: Prof.Witchheimer on 01 February 2012, 08:40:20 AM
Looks amazing, great touch.
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Post by: ollv on 01 February 2012, 08:54:39 AM
Wonderful ! :-*
I really like the sewer, and the mini gets out clearly.
Title: Re: A salute with an umbrella - WIP
Post by: Mrdee on 01 February 2012, 09:14:50 AM
That frames the original mini nicely, and draws attention back to him.

Thanks pal

I need a, 'I'm not worthy' smily  ;)

Thanks pal

That's turned out to be a little belter  8) 8)

The cobwebs are a nice touch  8)

I'll have to go back through the thread (I don't think it's mentioned) but I can't see much of a meniscus on the exposed edge of the water, what product did you use?

cheers

James

Thanks pal, water used was Deluxe Materials Solid Water.  There is sometimes a very slight meniscus but I sand it down with super fine sandpaper and then gloss varnish and it becomes unnoticable.

Yup that works! 

:-* :-* :-*

Cheers pal, I still need to know where you are getting your train tickets pal so I can save myself £50 :D

Looks amazing, great touch.

Cheers pal

Wonderful ! :-*
I really like the sewer, and the mini gets out clearly.

Cheers pal

Right well i have ordered some resin hazmat barrels from Fenris Games which I MIGHT use one of on the base but otherwise pretty much finished for now.  I will take decent photos of it as soon as I make that descision.

Damien
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Post by: Blackwolf on 01 February 2012, 09:33:59 AM
Lovely work Mr Dee :-* :-* :-*,I don't know whether I should give up or treat your excellent work as inspiration......Might as well keep going,despite myself lol
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Post by: aircav on 01 February 2012, 11:44:49 AM
Stunning  :-* :o :-* :o :-* :o :-* :o
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Post by: Mrdee on 02 February 2012, 10:18:35 AM
Lovely work Mr Dee :-* :-* :-*,I don't know whether I should give up or treat your excellent work as inspiration......Might as well keep going,despite myself lol

Latter pal, most definately

Stunning  :-* :o :-* :o :-* :o :-* :o

thanks pal
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Post by: Mrdee on 10 February 2012, 10:44:13 PM
Right some decent pictures taken

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z79/Mrdee1969/2010_11250006.jpg)
(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z79/Mrdee1969/2010_11250007.jpg)
(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z79/Mrdee1969/2010_11250009.jpg)
(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z79/Mrdee1969/2010_11250010.jpg)
(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z79/Mrdee1969/2010_11250014-1.jpg)
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Post by: zizi666 on 10 February 2012, 11:07:20 PM
Magnificent !
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Post by: stroblight on 11 February 2012, 09:05:06 PM
Love that last shot from above!
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Post by: Penchour on 11 February 2012, 10:44:40 PM
 :o Plain perfection ! I just love all the details all over the (master)piece. Brillant !

How did you do the web ? That is breathtaking, really
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Post by: Mason on 11 February 2012, 11:00:51 PM
 :-* :-* :-*

Bloody brilliant!

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Post by: Luckyjoe on 11 February 2012, 11:50:41 PM
Stunning!
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Post by: Remington on 13 February 2012, 02:10:19 PM
Meh, it's ok...

 ;D

Amazing work! Bloody amazing work! :)
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Post by: Mason on 23 April 2012, 09:29:25 AM
Saw this on Saturday and I have to say that I am even more impressed.
An amazing paintjob on such a small subject.

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Post by: demi_morgana on 26 April 2012, 12:34:33 PM
Brill piece! Love minis telling the story!
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Post by: ilikepaintinglead on 26 April 2012, 02:06:21 PM
Amazing, I love everything about this.

I doff my hat at you good sir  :D