To end this month, I have started on the crew figures, and await some feedback on uniform appearance from my Greek friends. I think that the colour would have been white, and I hope this is the case as they will stand out well with the grey backgrounds.
I have selected the "usual suspects lineup" off the Gold Medal Models fret, and given them all a wash in paint cleaner to prime them up. The problem with pe figures is that they are all flat, and dietary habits may have been better in those days but they can end up looking like Ginger Bread Man from "Shrek". To try and avoid this, it is necessary to give them some bulk and so a coat of pva - or two helps give them a more three dimentional look.
Also, when the colour has been sorted - white - I will use acryllic paint like tootpaste to finish off the effect.
Finally, the greeks in the Indian Ocean will have a good tan if not naturally olive brown and so the nearest colour in my oil paints box will be administered in appropriate dollops.
Then, to place them all aboad - next.................
Peter F
Next month I will be finishing up, and completing the photshoot to include my two techniques - hopefully. And, its the final month but what of month 13??? The ship will be finished as far as the competition is concerned but you didn't think I would be finished with it, did you?
P.
i like your water,are you going to do a feature on how you do it? with the Divine water Campaign starting soon,if would help the ones(like me) who do not do water effects.
