Author Topic: Cyclops finally done! (Read 4501 times)

Mancha · « **on:** September 16, 2013, 11:22:18 PM »

Whew man, I started this project THREE YEARS ago, as documented in this ancient thread:

http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=23022.0

Poor Cyclops, languishing on my painting table all that time.

Well, I finally finished painting it:

I wish I could say it was a joy to paint. Unfortunately, the striations--a byproduct of the printing process--made applying washes difficult, while picking up drybrushing like crazy. It was very difficult, all in all, to get paint where I wanted it to go. On the other hand, the striations made applying weathering powders easier.

It's commanded by a chopped up Princess Viktoria. I intend to replace her with some of the newer Hinterland Vehicle Crew members, but I suspect that will take an additional three years.

Mancha/Jason

d phipps · « **Reply #1 on:** September 17, 2013, 01:31:49 AM »

Excellent! Thats a really good looking VSF vehicle.

The striation is interesting. I've seen sheets of rough cast iron with a similar texture. I like it!

The Dozing Dragon · « **Reply #2 on:** September 17, 2013, 01:45:21 AM »

Only 3 years?

Nice work.

MalcyBogaten · « **Reply #3 on:** September 17, 2013, 07:46:11 AM »

I like it! The effect really works. It's the kind of effect I'd like to get on certain of my own vehicle collection and I doubt I'd be so rapid. (3 years would be quick for me on some projects)

I like Victoria she looks fed up.

has.been · « **Reply #4 on:** September 17, 2013, 07:53:23 AM »

I agree, 'only three years'. Most of my lead mountain has had decades of 'looking at' and the nearest some will probably come to paint is sitting in boxes next to unopened tins of Humbrol. To be fair to myself I do paint, but nowadays it is mainly skirmish & acrylics.

Malamute · « **Reply #5 on:** September 17, 2013, 08:17:13 AM »

Very nicely done

von Lucky · « **Reply #6 on:** September 17, 2013, 10:06:22 AM »

Beautiful design, weathering and overall exacution.

DowVooVoo · « **Reply #7 on:** September 17, 2013, 12:08:26 PM »

Wow I like that, great job!

The_Beast · « **Reply #8 on:** September 17, 2013, 12:42:54 PM »

I am renowned as a never completer, but three years IS a long wait for some that actually finishes.

However, well worth that!

She's not 'fed up'; too much the pragmatist, she understands genius is not rushed. Having completed the trials smashingly, she is envisioning the redress of some wrongs too long left unsorted.

She can wait a bit longer for that proper crew...

Then, she can return to that position, for the parades triumphant!

Doug

OSHIROmodels · « **Reply #9 on:** September 17, 2013, 02:01:01 PM »

Cracking brush work even with the problems

cheers

James

Mancha · « **Reply #10 on:** September 17, 2013, 03:33:36 PM »

Thanks for all the positive feedback.

Traveler Man · « **Reply #11 on:** September 17, 2013, 05:10:31 PM »

Nice!

MalcyBogaten · « **Reply #12 on:** September 17, 2013, 05:32:25 PM »

I actually meant 'Fed up' in general. Not with the wait.

Give The Royal Lady a Prince. That'll cheer her up.

Next Project?

The Mystic Spiral · « **Reply #13 on:** September 17, 2013, 07:46:24 PM »

Lovely tank. Leave the commander cos she is ace. Nice work mister.

And 3 years is fast in my house. My 1st wargame show was in 1997. I bought some foundry knights and still plan on painting them.

J

Blodwin · « **Reply #14 on:** September 17, 2013, 11:02:59 PM »

Well worth the wait - lovely paint job.

But no smoke belching from the stacks - do all VSF steam tanks burn pollution free smokeless coal?

Please don't shoot me down if there is a thread somewhere on this subject or a very simple logical answer.

Boldwin

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