MD's painted kits thread (2 Viewers)

[marco55]

Really looks nice Dave.
Mark

 

[Mister Dave]

Hey John and Mark. Thanks for the positive comments. Doing a little wandering with the subject matter here. Still undecided on what's next, though leaning toward something Western I think. Hope to at least get something cleaned up, assembled and undercoated this weekend.

MD

 

[Mister Dave]

Here is the latest finished project off the bench. I was really happy to find this old kit earlier this year. U.S. Cavalry 1870's in 54 mm metal from now defunct EMI. Hope you like. :smile2:

MD

 

[aujj65]

Here is the latest finished project off the bench. I was really happy to find this old kit earlier this year. U.S. Cavalry 1870's in 54 mm metal from now defunct EMI. Hope you like. :smile2:

MD

Dave,

What is there not to like....^&cool:smile2:

Jeff

 

[Mister Dave]

Dave,

What is there not to like....^&cool:smile2:

Jeff

Cheers Jeff. I have not been home much lately and been a bit out of touch, but wondering if you've been working on anything lately.

Thanks again.

MD

 

[mestell]

Just catching up on this thread MD. I must say your latest cavalry project just turned out absolutely spectacular. Very nice indeed . . . .
:smile2: Mike

 

[Mister Dave]

Just catching up on this thread MD. I must say your latest cavalry project just turned out absolutely spectacular. Very nice indeed . . . .
:smile2: Mike

Thanks Mike. Appreciate the good feedback. Hope you've been busy adding to your line up with some new releases.

I've a particular fondness for post ACW Western material nowadays and hope to work on more projects similar to this one in the future. Still undecided on my next figure but hope to start on something soon.

MD

 

[Leadmen]

Nice painting on both figures. I like the cavalry man. I noticed how much your painting improved in the last year. The figures are really nice. Better be carefull, we will be sending our castings to Dave's "painting service". John

 

[Mister Dave]

Nice painting on both figures. I like the cavalry man. I noticed how much your painting improved in the last year. The figures are really nice. Better be carefull, we will be sending our castings to Dave's "painting service". John

Thanks for the complimentary words John. Having to take a break now while my work room has its flooring replaced. Got something fun in the works next though. Stay tuned....

MD

 

[beating retreat]

Hi Dave

You have made an excellent job of this kit, love the facial details good job all round.

Regards John

 

[Mister Dave]

Hi Dave

You have made an excellent job of this kit, love the facial details good job all round.

Regards John

Thank you very much John. Always appreciate your feedback a lot. And this figure was especially nicely sculpted with great details which as you know really adds to the experience and enhances the final result. Was a bit surprised at how nicely parts fit together right out of the box. Overall was pleasantly surprised as some other EMI kits I had seen were not so great in this regard.

Looking forward to seeing more of your work soon too. :smile2:

MD

 

[Mister Dave]

Andrea 54 mm Pale Rider

Found myself with more time to work this week, so finished another one already.

This is Clint Eastwood as the Preacher in Pale Rider from Andrea Miniatures. Another nicely detailed 54 mm kit from the Golden West series.

I have a few work in progress shots for this one. Still use the grey auto primer and then usually undercoat in a layer of raw umber prior to adding colors.

Also posting the box art for reference.

MD

 

[Mister Dave]

Re: Andrea 54 mm Pale Rider

Found myself with more time to work this week, so finished another one already.

This is Clint Eastwood as the Preacher in Pale Rider from Andrea Miniatures. Another nicely detailed 54 mm kit from the Golden West series.

I have a few work in progress shots for this one. Still use the grey auto primer and then usually undercoat in a layer of raw umber prior to adding colors.

Also posting the box art for reference.

MD

And here are a few shots of the finished product. I have omitted the saddle-bags as I want to use them for something else. Went with a redder coat as in the movie. Also made the scarf a bit more blue because I thought it looked better. :rolleyes2:

Hope you like. :smile2:

MD

 

[mestell]

I just finished viewing the photos of your gun slinger preacher man David. Just an outstanding job on this piece. When are you going to start taking on commission work? . . . Really very nicely done . . .
:smile2: Mike

 

[aujj65]

Re: Andrea 54 mm Pale Rider

And here are a few shots of the finished product. I have omitted the saddle-bags as I want to use them for something else. Went with a redder coat as in the movie. Also made the scarf a bit more blue because I thought it looked better. :rolleyes2:

Hope you like. :smile2:

MD

Hey Dave, you have certainly got the painting bug! You have really come a long way in such a short time and I mean that most sincerely - I really like this one.

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Jeff

 

[Mister Dave]

Mike and Jeff. The positive feedback is always much appreciated so thank you. As I said, this one was a ton of fun to put together which always makes things go more smoothly.

Nobody is beating down my door for commissions yet Mike but we shall see.

And Jeff, with no prior figure painting experience to speak of I too am pleasantly surprised at the progress since last year at this time. Good example of, practice makes.......well.......better anyway. :rolleyes2:

In the meantime, I've got all sorts of good things to work on including a little multi-figure scene taking shape on the table as we speak.

MD.

 

[MapleLeaf]

Excellent job Mister Dave
Excellent

 

[Mister Dave]

Excellent job Mister Dave
Excellent

Thanks much for the compliment. Stay tuned for another exciting Western vignette in the coming weeks.

Trouble with all the kits and painting supplies is I've now no budget for finished TS. :rolleyes2:

MD

 

[MapleLeaf]

The way u paint u don't need finished TS

 

[johnnybach]

Thanks much for the compliment. Stay tuned for another exciting Western vignette in the coming weeks.

Trouble with all the kits and painting supplies is I've now no budget for finished TS. :rolleyes2:

MD

Know how you feel MD - maybe unpainted can sometimes be cheaper than painted TS - but cheap the better castings ain't! Good brushes and paint also add up - but looks like you are making good use of both^&grin. Well done - and keep up the good work Dave. Nice to see your style...... johnnybach