Ferdinand of Aragon, Conquerer of the Moors - 1487

[Steve Brodie]

Oooo

[Peter Gillson]

Here is the first application of oil paints:

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I have worked the red, both some highlights and a deepening of the shadows. The main work has been the face ,blocking in the main areas of the face, a little bit of the hair just to put the face into the 'context' of the hair colour.

[Peter Gillson]

Here is the progress so far.

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Tonight's aim is work on the face, tidy up the gold braid and work on the fur.

I wish oils dried as fast as acrylics.

Peter

[Steve Jones]

When I was at a model show a figure painter told me how he had a specially designed heating compartment which he put his figures in once oiled and it was dry in an hour or so. I couldn't risk it myself in case I melted the model:smiling5:

[Peter Gillson]

Sounds a nice idea, but like you I woud be concerned if the figures are plastic. i have used a hairdrier on occasion, but the trusty airing cupboard works. At some point I'll check out the WWW to see if there are any build plans on-line for one, I recall years ago reading that somebody made one using a light bulb as the heat source, probab;y find that modern bulbs don't give off enough heat.

Peter

[Peter Gillson]

Hi guys

Very nearly finished - just need to tidy up the eyes and a bit of detailing here and there.
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[Peter Gillson]

I'm calling this one finished


For the breastplate I usedsome quite old Humbrol polished steel, not perfect so I may revisit it after Christmas.
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[wotan]

Peter

Very nice job I think this is one of your best. I agree that the armour might benefit from a little shinier finish.

John

[Guest]

Very nicely done Peter. One of your best busts.

[Jim R]

Hi Peter
Very nice indeed.
Jim

[Guest]

Nice one:smiling2:.

[Jim R]

Hi Peter
Just been reading you and Steve's thoughts on drying oils more quickly. I made a drying box and it seems to work OK. I can't remember where the idea came from but I picked it up from the old forum. I think it may have been Carl Startin.
It is one of those plastic storage boxes. Holes drilled it the lid to allow air to circulate (the black tape is where I pressed too hard and cracked the lid!). I put a sheet of thin ply wood in the base because the bottom of the box had ridges. The bulb is a small 40w. I think the oils dry quicker because of the light as well as the warmth. The bulb is in a corner so I can adjust the distance of the model from the bulb.
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Jim

[Peter Gillson]

Thanks for the compliments guys, and Jim for the light box idea.

[Richard48]

Hes a good un Peter.I do same techniques as you.Cant work too well with acrylics like Mr.D.Whats next mate?
Richard.

[Guest]

Fantastic Peter.
Great work .
John