My past 2 months painting (1 Viewer)

[Obee]

Hi guys,

I regualry update my website to show off, to a waiting world, the figures that I have painted in past couple of months.

Its a way for collectors to see what is available as castinigs from makers around the world, and to see new figures that are now in the market.

All of the images are now on my website, but I thought that Forum members, who haven't seen my site, may also like to view my work.

The URL is http://www.upnaway.com/~obees/soldiers/

Now for the troops:

Horse Grenadier - Regt. Sachsen-Gotha , Officer - Hussar Regiment Nadasdy (undress uniform)
by Tradition of London

Coldstream Guard 1776
by Chas Stadden - 90mm figure

Royal Artillery Mountain Gun assembly on "Retreat to Corunna 1808"
by Alexanders Toy Soldiers

US Infantry 1812
by All The Kings Men

US Rifles in winter dress 1812
by All The Kings Men

Line Infantry & Fusilier Grenadier of the Guard 1815
by Lead Warrior

Colour Sergenats 19th Foot - Battle of Alma 1854
by Alma Figures

Royal Navy Gun Team 1890's
by Soldier Pac recast of Britains with Sennet hats

Pipers & CSM Scots Guards
by RP World Models - casting of Britains Soldiers

I hope you like them,

John

 

[The Lt.]

If you haven't been aware of John's site you've missed out not only on viewing some of the finest painted figures by him from around the world in both metal and plastic. He's been providing us who've been aware of it a vast amount of knowledge of the hobby along with those who contribute to our hobby in various venues. Do yourself a favorite and visit it if you've not been aware of it and for those of you who haven't for awhile you've been missing out. Thanks John for sharing it over the years. ....The Lt.

 

[desk11desk12]

WOW!

Now that's talent!

Carlos

 

[Grognard]

Impressive painting skills indeed and great website! Thanks for sharing.

 

[OzDigger]

Great stuff John, but I think you need to concentrate more on WWII

 

[Ragnar]

Top notch painting as always John.......
I allways found your website great for finding whats out there in the land of castings.

 

[mikemiller1955]

Beautiful work John....I'm jealous....I wish I could paint like that.

 

[aujj65]

John,

Impressive quantity for a couple of months!!......I used to paint at least a hundred glossies a month when I painted for Sarum some years ago but lately I struggle to find any time to paint.

I find your website a real gem, whats next??

Jeff

 

[Obee]

Jeff, and others,

thanks for you kind comments about my painting, I really appreciate what you guys have said, it keep me going

As far a whats coming next...

I'm currently painting 5 x 90mm K/S Pewter American Rev War figures that I got in a group sold off from a deceased estate here in Australia. Most were 54mm, but these are different size and so need a different painting technique, just like the 90mm Stadden.

A freined of mine here in Perth has left me 3 drummer kits to paint for him over the next 2 months, Andera, Minwelt and a British maker (can't remember). They will all be matt finish.

Another set from All The Kings Men 1812 set, but this time I'll paint them as British, including an Artillery set.

Phew, then its about Christmas and I make about a dozen drummer boys from Prince August Moulds for friends as presents....

Keep a lookout in December for my next update,

John

 

[Mardasson]

Outstanding work John !

 

[wayne556517]

Great stuff John, but I think you need to concentrate more on WWII

Im trying my hardest to push him that way

 

[Obee]

Wayne & Matt,

have you had a look at my WW2 page ????

http://members.upnaway.com/~obees/soldiers/ww2.htm

After seeing pre 1900 uniforms you will notice that all after (except parade uniforms) are all SO dab and colourless with that "can't see me" camouflage colours...

Give me white belts, red coats (or blue) and feather in the hats any day........

John

 

[Spitfrnd]

Wayne & Matt,

have you had a look at my WW2 page ????

http://members.upnaway.com/~obees/soldiers/ww2.htm

After seeing pre 1900 uniforms you will notice that all after (except parade uniforms) are all SO dab and colourless with that "can't see me" camouflage colours...

Give me white belts, red coats (or blue) and feather in the hats any day........

John

I am with you John. Your painting is most impressive and it would seem a pity to divert it to the drab and colorless.

 

[OzDigger]

Wayne & Matt,

have you had a look at my WW2 page ????

http://members.upnaway.com/~obees/soldiers/ww2.htm

After seeing pre 1900 uniforms you will notice that all after (except parade uniforms) are all SO dab and colourless with that "can't see me" camouflage colours...

Give me white belts, red coats (or blue) and feather in the hats any day........

John

John, you have to move with the times, Camo is the new Red

 

[Obee]

Matt,

OK I'll agree with cammo being the new red, but thats because it So common..... but I have painted some recently and even more modern that WW2, (that you collect)even more modern that Korea or Vietnam.......

Iraq 2003 for the band of the Black Watch

and our very own SAS Regt. in Vietman 1969 and Afghanistan 2003

but it still doesn't come close to a colourful Napoleonic Band uniform..

does it now?????

John

 

[OzDigger]

Matt,

OK I'll agree with cammo being the new red, but thats because it So common..... but I have painted some recently and even more modern that WW2, (that you collect)even more modern that Korea or Vietnam.......

Iraq 2003 for the band of the Black Watch

and our very own SAS Regt. in Vietman 1969 and Afghanistan 2003

but it still doesn't come close to a colourful Napoleonic Band uniform..

does it now?????

John

There's a definite difference between the Cammo guys being 'covert' and those Napoleonic Band members acting all 'overt' like they're on their way to a Mardi Gras

 

[wayne556517]

there's a definite difference between the cammo guys being 'covert' and those napoleonic band members acting all 'overt' like they're on their way to a mardi gras :d

lmao

 

[Obee]

Hi guys,

last weekend I compiled my E-Newsletter that has a more detialed description of the figures that I posted on my website earlier this month. Its also got a bit of toy soldier news, but you guys on the Forum are probably as up to date as I am with that, but other eaders are not.

The latest newsletter is always avaioble from the link on the fornt page, but here is that link ... http://members.upnaway.com/~obees/soldiers/TOY_SOLDIER_NEWSLETTER_56.pdf

regards,
John

 

[Ragnar]

There is some color post 1900 take early WW1 French with there blue tunics and red pants they were more dressed for Napoleon then the the western front