Viking

[Tim Marlow]

That’s turning out rather well Andy. Love the finish on the leather and the wear on the shield.

[Mini Me]

That's looking the Dog's Andy....that shield looks like it's been through a lot of "disagreements" and has held together remarkably well......And a belated "Happy Birthday" to your missus. :thumb2: Rick H.

[Neil Merryweather]

Looking the BIZ, Andy

[Jim R]

Hi Andy
That shield is excellent. Clever idea to make a template.
Jim

[Andy Belsey]

Andrew,
looking excellent mate I will have to try the idea with the seeds.

Seeds? It's olive stones. I know that 4D Modelshop sell it.

https://modelshop.co.uk/Shop/Item/Olive-stones-natural/ITM6039

[JR]

Beautiful work Andy.

[monica]

lovely work so far Andy,chainmail turned so well and like the colors your using,just need to add a crow as well for that
very nice big cross ,very nice find and buy

[Andy Belsey]

I've been working on my Viking's clothing through the week and he's slowly getting there. i have to keep reminding myself not to compare my work to Mike Butler's. My painting looks good to the naked eye but doesn't really enlarge that well. i have work to finish all over him and only have base colours on things like his gloves, axe and cloak. I will also detail all the metallic bits. I've resisted sticking on his shield yet. He's progressing.
Andy

[Mini Me]

Looks the Bomb Andy.....even without "horns on helmet"
Cheers, Rick H.

[monica]

he is looking very good well done so far

[JR]

Well don't really think you could better this .

[Jim R]

Hi Andy
He is looking superb and will be stunning when completed.
Jim

[Andy Belsey]

Thanks guys.
I am enjoying painting him but when I am so blessed to have these beauties in my possession, then you know that there is room for improvement!

Remember that these are all 54mm figures. These heads are smaller than your little finger nail! Mike Butler is a master.

I have learnt from him and am improving. The only way to improve is to try!
Andy

[monica]

great work and brush stills on a 54mm head i do know how small they are ,well done to you,
do like your style as well,

[rtfoe]

Hi Andrew, the layering and fine detailing is what most others fail to do in their figure painting and always thing one off layer painting is enough. Patience with every figure is key to the final outcome and the playing of artificial shadows. Your Viking is turning out very well at every stage of detailing.

Mike Butlers style is so organic looking. His texturing fits well for the material used in that period...tough wool fabric that has that rough texture when hung out to dry and creases easily at the folds. The working man often didn't have smooth skin either unlike the officers.

Cheers,
Richard