Author Topic: Fritzy and PM Ironclad Steam Tanks- A Joint effort! (Read 4524 times)

Pappa Midnight · « **on:** June 09, 2008, 05:37:12 PM »

On an earlier post I put up some pics a steam tank I was doing for Fritzy.
He sat through most of the process ( a bit of a 1 to 1 tutorial of sorts) and kept me supplied with tea.
Any how I've completed the larger tank ( complete with new commander from IronClad minis ) and Fritzy's completed a matching Tankette.
I think they match up pretty well considering we used totally different paint manufacturers!

Fritzy's Tankette ( Ain't it cute!!!)

Don't quote me, but I do believe it is the FIRST mini that Fritzy has ever painted from start to finish!

Regards
PM

Malamute · « **Reply #1 on:** June 09, 2008, 05:48:39 PM »

Splendid stuff indeed Sir. Hard to tell them apart.

Dewbakuk · « **Reply #2 on:** June 09, 2008, 07:22:13 PM »

Jolly good show chaps! Marvelous work!

However I should point out that the Brigadier is coming by for an inspection later this week. I expect those tanks to be cleaned up and sparkling for when he arrives or they'll be hell to pay!

twrchtrwyth · « **Reply #3 on:** June 10, 2008, 02:14:58 AM »

Good job gentlemen.

Barry S · « **Reply #4 on:** June 10, 2008, 03:08:56 AM »

Lovely Work

Mancha · « **Reply #5 on:** June 10, 2008, 03:09:23 AM »

Very nice work. Comparing the two I would have to say that Fritzy's is perhaps a trifle less subtle. But I'd never realize this if I weren't looking for it. There's something to be said for being able to match someone else's style and technique. Good job Fritzy.

Chairface · « **Reply #6 on:** June 10, 2008, 03:16:32 AM »

Awesome job Fritzy!

Thunderchicken · « **Reply #7 on:** June 10, 2008, 08:43:19 AM »

Excellent work. Looking forward to seeing them on the front lines.

Keith · « **Reply #8 on:** June 10, 2008, 09:26:51 AM »

Top hole Sirs

fritzy · « **Reply #9 on:** June 10, 2008, 10:52:13 AM »

Hi,
This was all down to the expert teachings PM gave. Yes, I have to admit this is the first to get to the varnish stage, I usually get sidetracked, lost, bored etc.
When we started I said I wanted the tanks to be coloured along the lines of the tea stained pith helmets. I think PM got it really close. Then I went home and tried to do the same with different colours.
I can't give my mate PM enough credit for all the help and encouragement and time and patience (with an awkward student), he has given me.
Plus thanks for all the great comments you all give, it all gives alot of encouragement to a newcommer to painting, properly.

Cheers

Fritzy

Malamute · « **Reply #10 on:** June 10, 2008, 11:19:56 AM »

Fritzy,

Credit where credit is due old chap. You have done a cracking job.

This will give the hard pressed British some much needed reinforcements against those dastardly Prussians.
I know you have been promoting the Prussians, but really and truthfully deep down inside you are a true supporter of Her Majesty, Queen Victoria (Gaud Bless 'ER)

Gluteus Maximus · « **Reply #11 on:** June 10, 2008, 12:49:44 PM »

Great work, Fritzy

The only real difference I can see is that PM's smokestack weathering is a little more subtle. Lord knows it's hard to do really well, so you're well on the way already. Again, as with the Police tankette, I'm not criticizing your model, as I think it looks superb, just offering some constructive words.

We don't want the Master to be upstaged by the Pupil..... not yet anyway

Skrapwelder · « **Reply #12 on:** June 10, 2008, 02:14:36 PM »

Outstanding work.

Trencher · « **Reply #13 on:** June 10, 2008, 09:08:31 PM »

Excellent paintjob!

Mancha · « **Reply #14 on:** June 10, 2008, 09:30:17 PM »

By the way, it seems to me that the part of the track that comes into contact with the ground would be more likely to be bare and shiny metal than to be rusted metal, don't ya think?

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