Blitz AFS Fireman Bust Sculpt ,1-10 scale

[Neil Merryweather]

Right, let the painting FINALLY commence!
Happily, far from being a disaster, my poor mould-making technique has turned out ok.
It took a few attempts before I had a success, but I am used to that concept with casting now, and I am NOT contemplating a new career…
So here are the parts


This will be my first bust painting, and the largest face I’ve painted since my teens and those 1-12 scale Airfix figures; in fact I haven’t painted anything for a couple of months so let’s see how it goes.
Low expectations please, I am no P Diddy!
Thanks for following,

Neil

[Tim Marlow]

Great job on the casting. Let the paint pushing commence!

[Guest]

Ooooh, that looks so paintable! Lovely work Neil.

[Neil Merryweather]

Ooooh, that looks so paintable! Lovely work Neil.

Well, I'll take that from you Peter, Thank you!

[scottie3158]

Neil,
Looking forward to this. Moulding is a dark art I have never tried.

[Steven000]

That's looking great Neil, very nice casting! :thumb2:
Have fun,
Steven

[Neil Merryweather]

Neil,
Looking forward to this. Moulding is a dark art I have never tried.

cheers Paul.
Yep, moulding is a real PITA- best left to the professionals, I think

[Neil Merryweather]

That's looking great Neil, very nice casting! :thumb2:
Have fun,
Steven

Cheers Steven, it feels good to be thinking about painting again.

[Neil Merryweather]

Just a little update;
I primed the various bits in appropriate colours and made a start on the eyes and pre-shading the face

I’m going to chip the helmet so I have sprayed it with steel first, then I will use Vallejo chipping medium followed by the olive green.
thanks for looking
Neil

[Neil Merryweather]

I've finished the face now, I think.
I almost posted him earlier but the photos revealed that his eyebrows looked like a couple of slugs, so I had another bash at them.
I painted his hair as well, even though it won't be seen, just for the experience.






and the respirator


and the helmet- except for some 'plaster dust' weathering when he's all put together


the hood is a lot easier to see in the pics now it's not just white resin.
Thanks for looking
Neil

[Guest]

Oh wow Neil - you've nailed it. A fine characterful face, beautifully painted. That's someone who has been through a lot. The gear looks suitably worn and stained as well.

[Neil Merryweather]

Oh wow Neil - you've nailed it. A fine characterful face, beautifully painted. That's someone who has been through a lot. The gear looks suitably worn and stained as well.

Thanks so much ,Peter.
it's what I was aiming for

[Jim R]

Hi Neil
Painted up it is looking really nice. Definitely a lot of character on his face. Glad the mould work ok. Two part moulds are difficult.
Jim

[Bortig the Viking]

Hi, looks fantastic, I'll be starting my viking figure soon and am in awe of all the figures and busts posted on here, got a lot to learn.

[Richard48]

That face is amazing Neil.Really full of character and expression.Think you have done a grand job on this project.
Very impressed.
Richard