Many thanks for the encouraging words chaps. I haven't done a bust for ages and I'm really enjoying this one.
Mick - Hopefully he doesn't look as gormless as poor old George!
Mick - Hopefully he doesn't look as gormless as poor old George!
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Morning Peter
What a great head, super sculpt and well painted too, it does seem a little odd with the flying style helmet and top hat, most unusual!
The ecclesiastical purple is really rich and looks the business, well done Peter.
Its got cold, wet and wild up here, another typical British August, though it never seemed to be like this when we had our summer holidays in the 60' & 70's!
Global wetting!
Have a good day with the paints and the unusual bust
Regards
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Glad you like him so far Steve - it is a bit of a mad uniform, but I suppose the elements are mainly late medieval.
Rotten weather here, cold and wet. August has definitely changed over the past few years - looks like we're going to have to get used to it.
Granddaughter due to visit tomorrow, so modelling will slow down for a week.Comment
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The torso painted:
I was going to add more gold braid to the sleeves, but the modelling there didn't allow for a smooth enough finish, so I left it as it was.
Next the shield. I have some Miniart decals which may be of use:
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I will have to buy a thesaurus as I am running out of words mate.Comment
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Cheers Scottie.
Working out a design for the shield consisting of quarters, with stripes in two and eagles in the others. Depends on the Miniart decals (sunk before we start then).Comment
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Morning Peter
Super colour work on the tunic, it is really "sumptuous", it has visual texture and doesn't need any gold.
This really is a cracker, Peter, back at the top of your game again with the bigger 1:10 busts.
Still awful weather here, the cricket has been washed out, so it seems we are ALL getting wet!
No let up either for the next few days too!
Enjoy your visitors and the painting when you can
Regards
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Morning Steve
Glad you like the way this is turning out. I must say, I'm enjoying doing it - the scope available after 1/16 seems huge.
First appointment at foot clinic today - don't ask, suffice to say that the poor old dog has been missing out on his walks of late.Comment
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Hi Peter
Have fun at the foot clinic. Did you say grand child was visiting as well? Anything like mine and although I love to spend time with her the wife and I need a day to recover!! :tongue-out3: ...... and she's a good, well behaved little girl.
I love this bust. Your painting is pure quality and the subject is quirky and colourful. Good luck with the shield - you'll sort it.
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Hi Jim
Had a lot of trouble with my feet in the last year or so, and being diabetic, it's something I have to be careful of - I hate ageing!!
Granddaughter is 11 months old and quite a handful, though wonderful of course. She and my daughter will be here for a week or so, so major exhaustion beckons (my daughter is perhaps harder work!)..
Glad you like the bust - the shield is working out so far.Comment
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Hi Peter
Sorry about the rather flippant comment about the foot clinic. I did not realise that it was 'medical'. I go to a foot care lady just for cossetting and I thought your visit was the same. I hope your visit shows all is well.
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No problem Jim - Upshot of the visit is an appointment to see a specialist in a couple of weeks time.
Here is the front of the shield so far:
The quarters and diagonals were first drawn on with a pencil, then the paint was applied freehand. For once, the Miniart decals went on like a dream. I've added a bit of weathering and may do a bit moreComment
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Shield looks great. It will really complement the bust.
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Peter
definitely one of your best faces, and a really colourful bust. Very nicely done.
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