Miniature Inspiration

Panzerjager I

2009-05-07T09:48:00.000-07:00

Why build model when I can what other do it properly; I have stubbled across this blog on Planet Armor of a Panzerjager I I am hope to have a crack at one of these before to long ... it appears we are spolit for choice regarding Panzerjager I 's here is another Build log for one! With reference pictures.

Panzer III Ausf N

2009-04-29T08:33:00.000-07:00

I am planning my next AFV project currently and I thought I'd have a go at building Tamiya's Panzer III Ausf N - So I am pleased to see that there is a v-bench article on Planet Armor to help me.

I have the Aber side skirt up-date PE sets which should cause much soldering amusement

Figure painting guides

2009-04-17T08:28:00.000-07:00

There are many techniques we see master painters use on forums and discussion boards, but one thing they have all done is master the basics. I was looking at some of my figures the other day and I thought it would be a good idea to reread some of the basic literature on painting with acrylics, before I rush off to the bookshelf I checked out a couple of very useful online guides to figure painting:

Vallejo online guide : Figure Painting with Model Color in the Model Color Section ,

Vallejo also provide a very useful colour equivalencies chart for their Model Color range with other manufactures and colour charts of the range , the links are just above the article.

Andrea Miniatures recently made available there own guide online on figure painting by Julio Cabos simply register your e-mail address and you will receive a PDF version of the guide.

The secret's in the detail

2009-04-16T08:51:00.000-07:00

Over on Planet Armor I have been following the build of a Sd. Kfz. 184 Elefant for quite a while now, the level of detail is mouth wateringly good , enjoy !

Future Inspiration

2009-04-16T01:38:00.000-07:00

On occasion while wondering through the various modelling forums online one stumbles on to a work of real mastery. The following multi media painting tutorial of a scratch built Warhammer Space Marine posted on the CoolMini Or Not Forum is a truly wonderful and to be marvelled at :

Space Marine WIP Part 2 by Giganticdark

Mark Bannerman

2009-04-13T05:12:00.000-07:00

For many years now the work of Mark Bannerman has been a great inspiration to me. His technique in painting faces was instrumental in me developing my skills as a figure painter, however I still need to learn when to stop. Since I tend to over paint the faces. Here are a list of links to his articles on painting 1/35th faces in oil colours orginally published on the Missing Lynx website.

Painting 1/35th heads in 8 steps
"The Bannerman Way"
"The Bannerman Way Part 2"
Painting figures adding details
Painting Asian faces
Painting Black / African faces

All by Mark Bannerman

Panther Ausf D with zimmerit

2009-04-08T08:07:00.000-07:00

A step by step v bench article on painting and weathering a Panther Ausf D on Planet Armor