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Miniatures Adventure => The Great War => Topic started by: Helen on April 01, 2020, 10:01:01 PM

Title: 1st Corps Rolls Royce Armoured Tourer
Post by: Helen on April 01, 2020, 10:01:01 PM: I've had this 1st Corps WW1 1914 Rolls Royce Tourer for a number of years and has only being painted in the last couple of months. I asked Mark Fuller if he would sculpt a Royal Navy crew for the vehicle, needless to say, he said yes! My thanks as ever to Mark. I added an anchor insignia to the gunner's left arm using liquid putty from Citadel.

Vehicle still needs some RN decals for the front passenger armoured screen and rear panels on both sides of the vehicle for recognition. So, if anyone can recommend decals around 8-9mm in length please let me know.

After an initial undercoat I gave an overall coat of Brunt Sienna before starting on the basic layers and highlights. Unfortunately, most of the highlights have been washed away when taking the photo. I'm just after a wargaming vehicle and not exploring any ideas of exact painting or modelling.

The vehicle crew are mainly painted with Foundry colours and hence the satin finish which I'm pleased with. I like the toy soldier look.

As ever, appreciate you passing by.

(https://i.imgur.com/X3LB3wy.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/XlLWmtk.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/XyFxLYt.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/rhI9xZB.jpg)
Title: Re: 1st Corps Rolls Royce Armoured Tourer
Post by: Blackwolf on April 01, 2020, 10:05:13 PM: Brilliant work :-*
Title: Re: 1st Corps Rolls Royce Armoured Tourer
Post by: odd duck on April 01, 2020, 10:38:13 PM: WELL DONE :o :o
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Post by: Dags on April 01, 2020, 10:44:07 PM: That's ace 8)
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Post by: fastolfrus on April 01, 2020, 11:04:57 PM: Looks splendid.
I think Letraset used to do plain white lettering in assorted sizes, but not sure that either they are still in business or that you could just buy R & N. Would a stencil be a possible answer? If so you need to find a home card-craft person with a Cricut or Scan'n'cut stencil machine, they can do customised stencils (and are often desperate to find a use for their machine). If you are near a craft shop (when they re-open) that stocks them you might be able to persuade the shop to do you one as a "demo".

Will you be doing a cap tally for the gunner too?
Title: Re: 1st Corps Rolls Royce Armoured Tourer
Post by: Helen on April 02, 2020, 09:11:30 PM: Thanks all for your kind words.

@Fastolfrus, thanks on the idea of a craft shop. There is a Cap Tally on the gunner's hat. After I'd highlighted the tally I gave it a diluted wash which tampered down the highlighted area. Thanks.
Title: Re: 1st Corps Rolls Royce Armoured Tourer
Post by: marianas_gamer on April 02, 2020, 10:18:25 PM: Helen,
This looks great! Nice work.
Lon
Title: Re: 1st Corps Rolls Royce Armoured Tourer
Post by: Helen on April 02, 2020, 10:44:51 PM: Quote from: marianas_gamer on April 02, 2020, 10:18:25 PM
Helen,
This looks great! Nice work.
Lon

Thanks Lon very much.
Title: Re: 1st Corps Rolls Royce Armoured Tourer
Post by: fastolfrus on April 03, 2020, 02:00:10 PM: Quote from: Helen on April 02, 2020, 09:11:30 PM
Thanks all for your kind words.

@Fastolfrus, thanks on the idea of a craft shop. There is a Cap Tally on the gunner's hat. After I'd highlighted the tally I gave it a diluted wash which tampered down the highlighted area. Thanks.

I need to clean my screen - impossible to see any detail with the assorted marks & dusty bits.
Or it could be my glasses
Title: Re: 1st Corps Rolls Royce Armoured Tourer
Post by: Marine0846 on April 09, 2020, 11:41:33 PM: Very well painted.
The crew are outstanding.
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Post by: OSHIROmodels on April 09, 2020, 11:49:18 PM: Nicely done Helen :)
Title: Re: 1st Corps Rolls Royce Armoured Tourer
Post by: Helen on April 10, 2020, 12:00:24 AM: Thank you very much guys for your kind words.

Best wishes,

Helen
Title: Re: 1st Corps Rolls Royce Armoured Tourer
Post by: JBaumal on April 10, 2020, 03:53:46 AM: Helen, sterling work, inspirational! I second the press type for your markings. Very handy stuff indeed.
Title: Re: 1st Corps Rolls Royce Armoured Tourer
Post by: Helen on April 10, 2020, 05:08:21 AM: Quote from: JBaumal on April 10, 2020, 03:53:46 AM
Helen, sterling work, inspirational! I second the press type for your markings. Very handy stuff indeed.

Thank you very much. I'll look at your suggestion following on from other comments.
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Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on April 10, 2020, 07:56:21 AM: Superb, lovely work. :-*
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Post by: NurgleHH on April 10, 2020, 09:21:19 PM: Great work, Helen.
Title: Re: 1st Corps Rolls Royce Armoured Tourer
Post by: Helen on April 10, 2020, 09:38:12 PM: Thank you again folks for your kind words.

Best wishes,

Helen
Title: Re: 1st Corps Rolls Royce Armoured Tourer
Post by: SABOT on April 11, 2020, 03:05:56 AM: Terrific job of that. Every aspect is spot on.
Title: Re: 1st Corps Rolls Royce Armoured Tourer
Post by: Helen on April 11, 2020, 03:25:02 AM: Quote from: SABOT on April 11, 2020, 03:05:56 AM
Terrific job of that. Every aspect is spot on.

Many thanks for your kind words.

Best wishes,

Helen