Miniart 1/16 Athenian Hoplite

[Guest]

Thanks chaps.

I decided that the cuirass skirts were too bright and were overwhelming the flesh tones, so:




That's it.

[Richard48]

Sheer perfection my friend.Really is a triumph.Love the shield and cuirass which really pop out.
Great stuff Team D.
Richard.

[Jim R]

Hi Peter
I really like this. I doubt this figure has ever been done better.
Jim
You were right - his mini skirt does look better toned down :smiling2:

[Guest]

Richard - Many thanks. The shield is always a pain to do, especially with Miniart decals, but it got there.

Jim - I've built about at least six of these figures over the years so I have had some practice. Glad you like the colour change to his mini skirt - I was really nervous about doing it.

[Neil Merryweather]

Hi Peter this is another work of art from you.:tongue-out:
Personally I preferred the white cuirass tabs -I don't know why but white seems more correct for me . But it's your model and they could be pink with sky blue stripes if that was your choice!
I think you've really nailed the acres of bare flesh- top job!

[Guest]

Thanks Neil.

I know what you mean about the white cuirass skirts, but they really did throw back the bronze and flesh. And of course the only reference we have re colours is from vase painting, which is either black, red or white - I wonder if more earthy colours were actually used?

[Steve Jones]

Thanks Neil.

I know what you mean about the white cuirass skirts, but they really did throw back the bronze and flesh. And of course the only reference we have re colours is from vase painting, which is either black, red or white - I wonder if more earthy colours were actually used?

If you have a word with JR, he might know as he was growing up around this time

As for the figure its a wonderful subject beautifully painted by your good self. Looking forward to the next offering

[Guest]

Hi Steve - Glad you like him.

John and I have had conversations about ancient dyes as it happens - didn't realise he had first-hand knowledge.

[Andy Belsey]

Excellent figure Peter!
Andy

[Peter Gillson]

Very nice

Peter

[Lee Drennen]

Very nice execution very elegant

Steve that’s funny about JR

[JR]

Peter, beautifully painted.

Excuse me while I have a word in his King Lear
Mr Jones. I'll have you know that this was only slightly before my time.:smiling:.
Mr Day is quite correct
We in the woodworking trade have been using dyes for years, beetroot, privet leaves , oak leaves amongst others .:tongue-out3:

[Guest]

Cheers chaps, glad you like him.

Thanks John - I reckon it would have been all reds, oranges yellows and greens.

[SteveH]

Morning Peter

Nice work on the colour swap, less Hollywood more realistic.

Time to find your new build

Another lost weekend and I am catching up again

Regards

Steve H

[Guest]

Thanks Steve - Glad you approve of the colour change.