Mr.Wizard Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 One thing I like about this mini is that the bomb is an excellent blank canvas for expression. Now, if you're going for accuracy with the bomb, I humbly submit the following: When I was in the US Air Force, I used to hang these little gems on F-16s. The overall color was and OD Green, which itself varied depending on how long the bomb had been sitting around. The stripe up front near the fuse would have been a cheerful bright yellow, signaling high explosive. The fuse itself was made of Beryllium, which you could do as a really pale gold. Finally you could have fun with chalk-writing on the bomb's body. But this is your mini and your bomb.....have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LunchBox Posted June 1, 2008 Author Share Posted June 1, 2008 This mini is kind of a test mini, and will be auctioned off whenever I get done. I do this a lot with minis, to pay for trips to cons, and such. I then take the ideas, and apply them to minis I want for my personal collection, and/or competition. I know what I want to write on the one I'm keeping...but I haven't decided what to write on this one. I finished the bomb last night using some very aggressive and artistic methods suggested to me by a Canadian friend of mine who is a master painter. I'd post it up, but I'm getting close enough to finishing the wings, that I'll probably just post a finished shot tomorrow...assuming I can stay awake late enough tonight to finish her. I'm glad ya'll like her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LunchBox Posted June 1, 2008 Author Share Posted June 1, 2008 One thing I like about this mini is that the bomb is an excellent blank canvas for expression. Now, if you're going for accuracy with the bomb, I humbly submit the following: When I was in the US Air Force, I used to hang these little gems on F-16s. The overall color was and OD Green, which itself varied depending on how long the bomb had been sitting around. The stripe up front near the fuse would have been a cheerful bright yellow, signaling high explosive. The fuse itself was made of Beryllium, which you could do as a really pale gold. Finally you could have fun with chalk-writing on the bomb's body. But this is your mini and your bomb.....have fun! I came up with (what I think is) a great chalk stenciling on the bomb...although my wife wasn't too hot on the idea. I'll post it up later today, as a finished model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LunchBox Posted June 1, 2008 Author Share Posted June 1, 2008 I finished her up last night: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stubbdog Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 My main opinion is that the white background is really hurting your pictures. Paint job loks good, but that stark white background is very distracting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wurzel Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 That was quick, she looks great. I wasn't expecting the wings, adds a certain impact. Nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LunchBox Posted June 1, 2008 Author Share Posted June 1, 2008 My main opinion is that the white background is really hurting your pictures. Paint job loks good, but that stark white background is very distracting. I agree...I wanted to get pics of her up, but I haven't had a chance to look into different backgrounds yet. Oddly enough, I think the fading blue gradient would actually be appropriate for shooting this mini...even though I think it's overused. As for the wings, I personally don't care much for the thought of having wings, but I wanted to do the entire stock model. I figured the buyer will probably want the mini as a whole, and it was a good learning experience to make myself do them. I received a lot of artistic direction on this from a Canadian friend of mine, and I think it really payed off. Thanks for the comments! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wowahboy Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Clouds background, man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nial ap Morai Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Sweet, i like the colors, it gives a good WWII feel. Good chalk work, our servicemen always seem to write notes on ordnance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gowestover Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 This looks schweet!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabberwocky Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Love it. Not much more to add... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gowestover Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Reminds me of Slim Pickens in "Dr. Strangelove" - only she's way better looking that Slim!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LunchBox Posted June 4, 2008 Author Share Posted June 4, 2008 Reminds me of Slim Pickens in "Dr. Strangelove" - only she's way better looking that Slim!! Funny you should mention that, because my next Bombshell Sophie (I bout half a dozen) will be monochrome, using sepia tones...and the chalking on the bomb was to read "Slim Pickens". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psyberwolfe1 Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 I agree...I wanted to get pics of her up, but I haven't had a chance to look into different backgrounds yet. Oddly enough, I think the fading blue gradient would actually be appropriate for shooting this mini...even though I think it's overused. Ecru background, or maybe chartreuse. Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gowestover Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 and the chalking on the bomb was to read "Slim Pickens". How about "Slim Pickens' Dream"? Like a bombshell beauty was the last thing he was thinking about right before he was vaporized... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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