Realistic Birds from Johan Scherft

[think-floyd]

Hi all,
It's a long time since I posted anything, so I thought I'd share some wonderful little models that I've built in the office recently. I like to build while I'm on the phone to keep my hands busy! (I use a headset, in case anyone was wondering )

Three free models from Dutch artist Johan Scherft can be found here:
papercraft Johan Scherft

Have a browse through his gallery at the bottom, some of his works are beautiful. All are hand crafted and painted by him, and I must say they're among some of the most realistic models I've ever come across. They go together really well, perfect fit, with minimal edge colouring needed.

I have built all three that he has released so far, and I submit for your critique!

[Vermin_King]

They look very good. Have you done the hatching dinosaur?

[think-floyd]

I haven't! It doesn't really grab my attention. The birds I can identify with since I've seen two of them in my garden, and the kingfisher we get on waterways here in Ireland. Don't really see many dinosaurs though!

[SCEtoAUX]

Have any cats to drive crazy with those? They look very real.

[Kevin WS]

Very nice work!

They are very real - I started one and had it shredded! Starting another - will do a build thread as the construction is quite interesting.

[musicman]

Really beautiful birds.
And a wonderful job on the builds and pictures.
My congratulations to you.
Best Regards,
Gary

[think-floyd]

Thank you for the kind words!
I would like to reprint these with an inkjet to see how they turn out. These were done with a colour laser printer, and I just feel that they're a little too glossy for the subject matter. If I do, I will remember to take build pictures next time!

[Kevin WS]

Try using a semi gloss matt spray.

I used this on mine and it looked great just prior to destruction!

I use the Citadel (Games Workshjop aka Warhammer etc) Satin Spray. Expensive, but high quality and lasts for plenty of models.

[Vermin_King]

I use the Krylon products, Gloss, Satin and Matte. Seem to do a good job. Just have to remember that multiple light coats is better than one heavy one.