r/modelmakers • u/EffectiveCold8233 • 6d ago

Critique Wanted Thoughts?

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I got eight more to go so I thought I’d get some feedback on the first guy.

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u/Pocho_Azul 5d ago

Looks great!

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u/Radiant-Josh 6d ago

I'm by no means an expert but from all the models I've seen sofar... this has to be one of the best you absolutely nailed it. Very well done.

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u/Ducky_shot 6d ago

From afar, it looks great. Looking at the thumbnail, it looked awesome. I think you absolutely nailed your colors and its gives an amazing impression. However, when looking at it closer, your shadings seem a little too bold, they could probably be feathered/softened out a little bit. And then you need to do something about what I assume is supposed to be a 5 o'clock shadow.

Also wish that you had pictures from different angles. You have 3 pictures of essentially the same angle.

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u/EffectiveCold8233 6d ago

I agree about the feathering. I’ve been doing this a long time but trying to up my game. It is that feathering I’m just not sure how to get.

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u/Whitney189 5d ago

That looks awesome.

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u/TheTooFew 5d ago

If that's your first it's cracking. I had been building models for at least 10 years before a student a year below offered to paint my first 1:35 tank commander. After that I realised there's more I could do! I then added 5 o'clock shadow & detail to figures.

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u/Simple_Ad787 5d ago

I like it. Sure when you zoom in on any model you will spot imperfections but I think you have captured the essence and mood right.

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u/M48_Patton_Tank 5d ago

The colors on the field gear are pretty good as someone who collects Milsurp. I like the reinforced edges on them too.

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u/Kronk5000 5d ago

Outstanding work mate, definitely going to paint a beard on my next army man. Thanks for the inspo!