Troop of Shewe  | 02 May 2009 11:58 a.m. PST |
Hot on the hells of the M4A3 76mms, and "Charlie" Company, I have painted a significant amount of US armour circa Ardennes, essentially comprising three commissions, they include the following: Company B – Hellcats, Stuarts, M8 HMCs, Jeeps
BAM – M8s, M3s Some minor up-detailing for those with a sharp eye, various manufacturers' stowage and decals. Russky and Germans next….. Shout if you have any questions. link neil-at-troop-of-shewe.co.uk [All 1/56] |
| donlowry | 02 May 2009 12:35 p.m. PST |
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| Charles Marlow | 02 May 2009 12:54 p.m. PST |
I really enjoy browsing through the pictures of your work Troop of Shewe. Amazing stuff! |
| donlowry | 02 May 2009 6:43 p.m. PST |
Oops! Didn't notice the 1/56 note! Sorry 'bout that. |
| Troop of Shewe | 02 May 2009 6:49 p.m. PST |
added it after you're comment! |
| CLDecker | 02 May 2009 7:53 p.m. PST |
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 Der Alte Fritz  | 02 May 2009 10:38 p.m. PST |
Stunning brush work Neil. I always enjoy seeing what you have just painted. |
| Chortle | 03 May 2009 5:41 a.m. PST |
Do you use an airbrush for anything? |
| Troop of Shewe | 03 May 2009 6:58 a.m. PST |
Of course, doesn't it show? |
| Chortle | 03 May 2009 7:41 a.m. PST |
Whatever you are doing the models come out beautifully. Do you spend a lot of time working with the airbrush on a particular model? BTW, what airbrush do you use? |
| Troop of Shewe | 03 May 2009 8:58 a.m. PST |
Iwata HP-C.
The airbrush work is really at the start of the process, much quicker and more effective than painting(IMHO), although to be honest its the post-painting (air or otherwise) weathering and detailing that really make the model. |
| vogless | 03 May 2009 10:50 a.m. PST |
Neil, you willing to share any tips on the weathering/detailing end? That, is where you're models really shine…. |
| Pizzagrenadier | 03 May 2009 10:58 a.m. PST |
Great work as always Neil. What I like about your weathering and the overall finish is that it is just the right level IMO. Not too much like it was sitting in a junkyard, yet not showroom floor finish. I like how you do a lot of the new releases from the different manufacturers. Great stuff! |
| Troop of Shewe | 03 May 2009 11:50 a.m. PST |
I always share tips and techniques if asked, unfortunately the answers are distributed across a couple of forums and here! There is an aspiration to formalise these, but as with everything it takes time and eats painting time. I may start odds and sods on my blog, we'll see. As always if you have any more specific ??'s just ask ;o) neil"at"troop-of-shewe.co.uk Ref: new releases i try and be in the first shipment of most of the manufacturers new releases, win win around. Mind you there's still some best sellers, i've lost count of the amount of JTFM Panthers & Pzr IVs and BAM M3's i've done now -lol- |
| Chortle | 03 May 2009 8:48 p.m. PST |
You could put together a very nice book Neil. You have all the eye candy and I'm sure there would be an audience for a tutorial on your techniques. |
| Troop of Shewe | 04 May 2009 2:05 a.m. PST |
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