This is my second attempt at painting a display quality 1/72 miniature and the first in my coming "Tarawa trilogy". It depicts a US Marine wading through the warm waters of Tarawa during the Marines' amphibious landing on the Japan-held atoll in November 1943 (for some historical background, see this Wikipedia site on the battle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Tarawalink)
It was also my second attempt to work with 2k water and I had some interesting, and partly frustrating, results with it (basically due to my inability to mix the 2 components according to the correct specifications), but I am happy with how it turned out now.
Amazing idea David! And an incredible execution! You create so lovely scenes. I truly love how you capture that cold watery ambiance, as you get totally immersed in the moment. Looking forward to seeing it in person, as at that scale, I imagine it has to look much more incredible. Cheers man.
Thank you, Luis, for your kind words! I am really happy that you like him and that the atmosphere comes across. I can't wait to show you the guy in person the next time we meet! Stay in touch and talk to you soon! Best, D.
Roman LappatPLUS
This is ace my friend and so so tiny!David Kuehn
Thanks, Roman! Glad you like it :-)Michel
Klasse Idee, super umgesetzt!David Kuehn
Danke, Michel. Freut mich :-)Luca Riva
Lovely work!David Kuehn
Thank you kindly, Luca :-)Perfect Tommy
Water scenes are extremely difficult, and this great!David Kuehn
Thanks, Andrew. Great that you like it!Luis Salamanca "Herald"
Amazing idea David! And an incredible execution! You create so lovely scenes. I truly love how you capture that cold watery ambiance, as you get totally immersed in the moment. Looking forward to seeing it in person, as at that scale, I imagine it has to look much more incredible. Cheers man.David Kuehn
Thank you, Luis, for your kind words! I am really happy that you like him and that the atmosphere comes across. I can't wait to show you the guy in person the next time we meet! Stay in touch and talk to you soon! Best, D.Martin Vermeulen (Nighthawk)
For this scale, absolutely well done, I like it very much :)David Kuehn
Thanks, Martin. Much appreciated!vincenzo gambinoPLUS
nice paint ... goldDavid Kuehn
Thanks, Vincenzo! Glad you like it!RayEatsPaint
Love all your 1/72 works, such an inspiration!David Kuehn
Thanks so much. Happy to hear! Loved your Samurai riders! Any chance to see some more 1/72 work by you?