Viking

[Andy Belsey]

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,

Monica
Thats the work of Mike Butler (Mike the Kiwi) of New Zealand not me! (If only!)
These are all figures that he has painted for me so I have them close at hand and can refer as to how good they are.

[monica]

Monica
Thats the work of Mike Butler (Mike the Kiwi) of New Zealand not me! (If only!)
These are all figures that he has painted for me so I have them close at hand and can refer as to how good they are.

he dose do a fantastic job of them and do like his style maybe a six pack would go down well,
so good of you to prmote his work ,

[Andy Belsey]

so good of you to prmote his work ,

All those are figures that I now own. I converted all the men, sent them to New Zealand and Mike painted them for me. They live on my section models on bases that I created. The ladies were painted by Mike for Tommy's War. I made a hospital tent as a backdrop for them and Darren (of Tommy's War) gave them to me. So they all belong to me. Mike is presently working on a bespoke base that I created just for him. We're combining the best of each other's talents and having fun together!
Google 'andy belsey' and find my website. You'll see where these figures live now.
Andy

[monica]

All those are figures that I now own. I converted all the men, sent them to New Zealand and Mike painted them for me. They live on my section models on bases that I created. The ladies were painted by Mike for Tommy's War. I made a hospital tent as a backdrop for them and Darren (of Tommy's War) gave them to me. So they all belong to me. Mike is presently working on a bespoke base that I created just for him. We're combining the best of each other's talents and having fun together!
Google 'andy belsey' and find my website. You'll see where these figures live now.
Andy

so pleased that you two are working so well together and with such great results as well keep up the good work
look forward to seeing more ,
whats the site you have please

[adt70hk]

Andy

Just had a quick catch-up. Absolutely no complaints from me. As others have said a top job.

As for not blowing up well but looking good to the Mark I eyeball don't be too hard on yourself.

I'm no expert but we do this hobby to look at things primarily with the human eye but modern technology has obviously changed that a lot and so cameras pick up things we can't even see. After all these figures were not meant to be looked at at x5 magnification!!

Keep up the great work.

Andrew

[Andy Belsey]

whats the site you have please

Monica
They don’t like us posting links to websites and self promotion, so I won’t post a direct link. If you read my last post, I did say that all you have to do is Google my name. The first thing that comes up is my website.
Andy

[JR]

We can but dream !

[monica]

Monica
They don’t like us posting links to websites and self promotion, so I won’t post a direct link. If you read my last post, I did say that all you have to do is Google my name. The first thing that comes up is my website.
Andy

ta for letting me know shell do

[Andy Belsey]

I've been working on him through the week and will try to post some photos either tomorrow or over the weekend. I'm happy how he's progressing and enjoying doing it. I spent this lunchtime detailing his axe handle and have attached his shield now. Yesterday I added the gold parts and detailed cords etc. I 've painted his gloves and added more tones to his blond hair. Thankfully, I work with a lady who has blond hair, to check all the colours involved.
I still have his cloak to paint, plus sword and dagger/pouch. I'm getting there and trying to be patient! Listening to how Mike paints has given me some great tips to better myself.
Andy

[Andy Belsey]

I said I'd try to get some photos and here they are. I've been working on his cloak today. I'm quite pleased with the texture I created on the hide. I'm still working on the fur and wolf's head. But he's getting there!
Andy

[monica]

great work on him ,

[Jason Crausby]

:thumb2::thumb2::thumb2::thumb2:
Great job!
Jason

[Steve Brodie]

Very nice Andy, strangely Chiba's viking has the exact same stance although a lot smaller at 40mm, model by me;

[scottie3158]

Andy,
That is outstanding I think you are selling yourself short by comparing yourself to other painters. That is a great job take a bow.

[Andy Belsey]

I spent lunchtime painting spots and dashes onto my wolf skin cloak. It's not completed yet and I will add some buff to the mixture. I've put base coats onto his sword and attached it ready to detail and I couldn't resist dry fitting him ono his base. He'll be standing in grass eventually. (He still has a purse and dagger to paint and attach).




I can really recommend these two paints - bought for John's shop. Mike Butler put me on to the glaze medium for thinning my paints. I apply spots of paint rather than stokes.
The umber wash is great. When I tried to make my own wash it would loose most of its pigment as it dried, but this is so much better. I use it for all my shadows. I avoid black and true white as much as I can and only use them for extreme shadow or highlight.