R P Models 1/9 Anders Lassen Bust

[Guest]

Ageing has its uses Steve!

Here's where he's at:





Still one or two things to do here, but the heat finally got to me. I decided to let the texturing on the jacket speak for itself and not do any stippling - I think the box art is a bit OTT in that respect and I wanted a more subtle finish. As it was, the grain was pronounced enough to pick up the dryer brush strokes and add texture.

As I've said before, the box art is definitely digitally enhanced and in fact the bust looks quite a lot different from what's in the box - my guess is that the artist has erased a lot of the folds and creases applying texture, and the detail is not as sharp as one is lead to believe eg the buttons, insignia etc. That said, this is still a superb piece and a real joy to paint.

[Jim R]

Hi Peter
That is looking superb. The box art should really show the actual bust simply painted up the best it can be. Digitally enhanced is slightly cheating and for this quality totally unnecessary. I personally think that even the cigar smoke gives a false idea although the photo background is fine.
Jim

[Guest]

Cheers Jim

Yes, I think it's a bit naughty, and the shame is that I don't think the box art does the bust all the favours it was supposed to do. They seem to have been concerned with bringing out the detail and texturing while ignoring, and even deleting in places, the sculptural qualities.

[SteveH]

Hi Peter
That is looking superb. The box art should really show the actual bust simply painted up the best it can be. Digitally enhanced is slightly cheating and for this quality totally unnecessary. I personally think that even the cigar smoke gives a false idea although the photo background is fine.
Jim

Morning Peter,

well done Old Man!

Jim is absolutely right, your work will be better than the enhanced photo, as it is real.

Just do your best and it will be a stunner, I would be tempted to E-mail a photo to RP Models too.

Have a better day now your aren't playing Mr Shifter.

Young ones do have there uses, occasionally LOL

Regards

Steve H

[Si Benson]

Good morning Peter,

Another most excellent piece. Your talent never fails to amaze me!
Si

[Guest]

Steve - Thanks for the encouraging words. I'll do my best.

Si - Glad you like him so far. Should be finished today.

[Steve Jones]

Sorry Peter. Too quick for me my friend. Awesome work as always. How are you getting on with acrylic brush work in this heat at the moment??

[Guest]

Hi Steve. Glad you approve. I think I'm actually getting used to the hot weather and have stopped being aware of how it affects the paint. It does dry quickly, but I quite like that.

Anyway, he's done:

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The accessories took longer than I'd thought, forgetting that they are that much bigger than 120mm. Everything fitted together perfectly - I had been slightly apprehensive about fitting the gun and straps, but nothing could have been easier. The only extra was a bit of string for the compass.

Thanks again to Peter G for giving me the opportunity to work on this superb bust. I'm now off to look at the rest of the range.

[Tim Marlow]

Another cracker, faultless as far as I can see...
Cheers
Tim

[Steve Jones]

Beautiful Peter. Very impressive. Another top bust to add to the collection.

[Si Benson]

Superb Peter, the accessories look great and really add to it.
Always a pleasure to look in.
Si

[Peter Gillson]

Well done Peter, great job. Glad you enjoyed painting him.

Peter

[Guest]

Thanks for your kind words chaps. Makes it all worthwhile.

[Mickc1440]

Another beauty Peter

[rtfoe]

You've done it this time Peter...flawless and a beaut. :thumb2:

Cheers,
Richard