Vercingetorix. A 1/10 Bust by Young Miniatures

[Guest]

Thanks Jim and Steve - Of course, the fact that it's a superb sculpt is what helps it look more realistic.

[SteveH]

Peter - that is one of your best faces. This is turning into a cracking bust

That's one of the most photo realistic faces you have done Peter. As Jim says keep doing whatever it is your doing :thumb2:

Morning Peter

All I can do is 2nd those comments, You really are pushing the bar up to the next level, whether due to a short supply of paint or not, it is certainly realistic.

Well done.

Foggy here and my AB is starting to play nicely, almost there.

I have a Young's bust on the bench, primed and ready to roll, your SBS has been down loaded and the brushes dusted off.

Looks like you are fully refreshed and back to it with some vim and vigour.

Have a good day with the paint

Regards

Steve H

[Mickc1440]

I have to agree with what's been said already Peter that this is definitely one of your best faces to date.

[Guest]

Steve - I really think that people are responding as much to the sculpt here as my painting. I haven't done much that is different from my usual technique, but a good sculpt will always help paint itself. Excited to hear that you've got a bust on the bench - that's the way to go. Limited amount of bench time for me today as I have a few jobs to do in town - picking up my all singing all dancing new glasses is one - varifocal, reactolight, super light lenses etc etc.

Mick - Thank you, but as above really. Might be able to get the helmet done today.

[Neil Merryweather]

Peter, I can only echo the comments on here already. This is definitely one of your best faces.
Now stop deflecting the praise on to the sculpt and just TAKE THE COMPLIMENT!
it's YOUR painting that's bringing out the personality and the mood
Respect!
Neil

[Guest]

Neil - Perhaps we'll agree to differ on that point?!!

Today's session:



I decided to paint the main part of the helmet as bronze, using layers of Vallejo Bronze, Old Gold and plain Gold. I did initially paint the wings black, but they looked terrible once mounted, so I ended up giving them the same finish.

I also made him a torc from twisted wire and beads pinched from my daughter's jewellery box.

[Andy Belsey]

Excellent Peter!

[Steven000]

That's some set of skills you got there Peter, respect! :thumb2:
Cheers, Steven

[Neil Merryweather]

Neil - Perhaps we'll agree to differ on that point?!!

My apologies Peter., I was a bit strident........
He's looking even better now!
It's interesting to see a Life face with more character than Hollywood good looks

[Guest]

Andy -Thank you.

Steven - Glad you like him.

Neil - No offence taken. I really don't see it though, as one who is always disappointed with the finish he achieves. I may be over-critical of my work, but I'd hate to be complacent and not want to improve.

The face is actually very similar to a couple of other Life Miniature faces I've done, and I do agree that sometimes their and many other's characters can be too good looking.

[JR]

Late in , apologies Sir .
Having forced my way to the front armed with sticky buns I shall push Steve over .

John.

[Guest]

John - No fighting now.

He's done:



I started today by painting the cuirass, which, like the helmet, was done with mixes of bronze, old gold and pure gold over a black base. The pendant turned out not to be the best bit of sculpting on the figure, so I decided to make a new one and paint on a Celtic design in gold. The arms were a nightmare - so much bare flesh, aaargh! - but I'm reasonably happy with how they turned out.

[Mickc1440]

AWESOME!!!

[Jim R]

Hi Peter
You have a great talent. This is one of your best.
Jim

[Guest]

Many thanks chaps.