ICM 1/16 Viking

[Guest]

Thanks Jim. Just the shield now.

[Guest]

Finished:



The last session involved painting and fitting the shield - always a bit tricky as their are two sides, which means protecting the painted one while the other side is done. I based the design on the box art, which I presume depicts one of Odin's ravens. I first drew it on in pencil, then used a fine brush to get the sweeping curves. I also decided to quarter the background in two colours to add interest. After the basic colours were painted, I used brown shoe polish and antiquing wax to dull of the colours and provide some wear and shading.

The next job was to add the arrows. These had to be cut to pass through the shield - fortunately ICM provided locating marks on either side of the shield so that the parts lined up. The final stage was to make and attach the strap.

The base is an old Verlinden one with added grass tufts, garden roots and birch seed leaves.

A terrific figure to work on - really enjoyable.

[Dave Ward]

Peter,
superb!, a real trophy winner
Dave

[Guest]

Very many thanks Dave.

[Guest]

Hi Peter stunninig work as ever, I think this one is one of your best :thumb2::thumb2::thumb2:.
Old Puffer Pete.

[Tim Marlow]

Great job, love the shield especially...

[Jim R]

Hi Peter
You are a most accomplished figure painter. You are able to tackle a wide variety of subjects with very high end results. All done in your own inimitable, recognisable style. This is superb. Certainly up there with you very best.
Jim

[Peter Gillson]

Peter
Another excellent figure. One for the front of the cabinet.

Peter

[Guest]

Pete - Thank you. I did really enjoy this one.

Tim - Thanks. I'm relieved the shield worked out first time. They usually take at least two attempts.

Jim - Very kind words, thank you. Still a lot to learn though.......

Peter - Glad you like him. Should cover up that musketeer nicely!

[Guest]

Tried to get a couple of clearer photos:

[Steven000]

I don't know how you do it, but keep doing it! :thumb2:
Looks awesome!

Kind regards
Steven

[Guest]

Thanks Steven

The thing to do is to try and improve.........

[SteveH]

Morning Peter

Well done with another cracking figure, the shield logo and arrow placement are both so realistic.

Your next project looks fascinating too.

Looks like another great day for painting

Have good one

Steve H

[JR]

Gobsmackedly good in fact splendidly painted .!
Peter you always produce work to a high standard, I have to say that your bases are quite exquisite.
John .

[Fernando N]

Superb result again Peter, the facial expression of ''to battle'' has come out very good.:thumb2::thumb2: