The return of George and the Dragon

[TRM]

Amazing how this is coming alive Paul!!! Very cool!!!

[406 Silverado]

Yep ....I'm still amazed at what you, and others, can do with figs and horses. The pose looks great and full of action.

[spud]

Wow thats fantastic

[armorguy]

What can I say what wasn't been said ? Paul I'm a fan of your work, I like the dramatic pose of the horse and you really caught the action of it ! This reminds me of my own sculpting period and its inspiration you give me !

[Deleted]

WE WANT MORE! WE WANT MORE! ;D ;D ;D.......You're right about Dreamy,Paul.....but we do more good!!

[`Boots`]

Just absolutely stunned mate................thats just pure craftsmanship at it`s best............... ;D, man ya can just go off some people so easily ((( ;D )))...............beautiful work mucka and wanna see more

[Paul P]

Hi all

Im amazed at all the great comments, they are very much appreciated . What a great bunch you all are

Ive made the saddle and the tail, so thats pretty much the conversion work to the horse finished , I can now start on george and get him sat on the horse and then some paint ................By the way i was trying to think of a suitable title for this, there are the obvious ones, but i was trying to think of something a bit different like, "By George" or just "George" so if you have any suggestions let me know









More to follow

Paul

[spud]

wow thats crazy.

[`Boots`]

That horse looks superb Paul............... ;D

Title...................`Dragon Slayer`

[Paul P]

Hi all
jackwagon yeah ill add all the straps after the horse has been painted, makes it a bit easier. Like the title ill keep it in mind

Boots cheers matey, i thought of the dragon slayer aswell, great minds etc etc , the only problem with it is that title was used by the guy that won euro the year before last so i didnt want to seem like i was copying it

Anyway so im out of the starting block with the star of the show George. As i said before, if i was going to make an accurate depiction of him, he wouldnt have plate armour, so im doing the fantasy version of him in full armour, no surcoat with just his shield showing the red cross.

This is how the torso comes in the kit





So the first job is to remove the sleeves





I will have to extend the arms adding chainmail and the spoulders,(plates that cover the upper arm) and finally the pouldrons on the shoulder. Next i will have to cut of the lower part, below the sword belt so that i can make him sit the horse.

All for now

Paul

[Paul P]

Hi all

Im trying to get the stance right for George, i wanted him to be slightly twisted in the saddle, and with the lance stuck in the dragon i was thinking he would have to take the force and the weight of the dragon as well as the movement of the horse, all the time remaining in the saddle . no mean feat i would think, so ive done the first bit and made him look like he has been forced across the saddle







Once the milliput has dried ill have to shape it then add the faulds, these were pieces of armour that protected the groin and the hips, and also the chainmail underneath.

All for now

Paul

[Deleted]

As usual,Paul....SUPERB work,having just caught up with this. ...What self respecting Saint,wouldn't go out without his Faulds??

[TRM]

I would have to think twice about using Millput to protect my groin next time I am out!!

Looking superb Paul!!! Most of all, I admire your patience my friend! One of the hardest things to overcome!!! Looking forward to your next step!!!

[spud]

wow this is awsome.

[Paul P]

Hi all

Thanks for all the comments guys,

Well on with the folds........i mean Faulds...damn that jackwagon Dastardly..............

Ive done the bottom part of the hauberk and made the chainmail in the usual way but this time with a finer needle





Ive also shaped the cuirass as this would have been 2 parts and then buckled together, and finally made 2 of the 4 Faulds. these will be strapped onto the bottom of the cuirass



Just another 2 to go then all the straps to make

all for now

Paul

[Paul P]

Hi All

Just a pic of 2 of the finished Faulds, these have had the straps and buckles added, the straps are lead foil and the buckles are from thin brass wire. These wont be added to the figure until its painted but i have another 8 straps to make yet



all for now

Paul

[spud]

wow paul outstanding

[TRM]

[Paul P]

Hi all

Spud and T cheers

Ive been working on the cuirasse, basically it would have come in 3 parts, the top part, Placard,which was a single piece, and the cuirasse which came in 2 parts front and back.





Ive also done the sword belt out of miliput





it all needs a bit of a clean up to get rid of the excess glue, but its getting there. The only thing ive realised is that i wont be able to fit the helmet until ive painted the face. Although the face wont be seen im painting it in case someone lifts the visor

All for now

Paul

[406 Silverado]

I'm with T on this one

[Paul P]

Hi All

jackwagon i used the glue for the straps and buckles, a bit to cack handed, stuck me fingers to it once or twice

Ive been tackiling the arms. the left one was pretty straight forward i just kept it straight, the right one i had to bend at the elbow, so i had to remove the Couter, elbow guard, first. Re position the arm and then add it back again with a generous helping of milliput. I also used milliput to make the shoulders, these will have to be shaped when its dry and chainmail added









Loads to do

Paul

[TRM]

Every step of this Paul...simply Brilliant!!

[eastrock]

Medieval Knight!!! Awesome work Paul!!!

[`Boots`]

Just jaw droppingly stunning Mr P.............can`t really add a lot more to that Paul ;D

Man ya gonna be fun too watch when them cars takes ya fancy bro ;D

[Paul P]

Hi ALL

T cheers matey glad ive got yr interest ;D

Eastrock cheers bud

Dicky cheers mate, yep the lance will be in the right hand

Boots thanks matey, i keep looking in the F1 box but i cant find the figure or the horse

Speaking of horses, i have enough done of George now so i thought id paint the horse, just to get away from milliput for a while, Ive finished filling it and sanding it down but there were a few details i forgot. So ive added shoes to the front feet and also some teeth. Im hoping to get a bit of a worried look on the face, well wouldnt you be, and horses tend to curl their top lips when they are angry or frightened, they also have rather large front teeth ;D





So ill prime and undercoat this then i can get started, I thought being George i would do a white horse

Paul

[`Boots`]

That looks faarkin` amazing fella, man when that has a coat of paint on it it`s sure gonna look awefully faaarkin` sweet ;D, the teeth and horse `Boots` really look the part...............when ya say white for the colour was ya gonna go for a pure white or maybe a slight grey flek (is it called `Dapple` or somink) ................just curious fella, looks stunning!!!

[Paul P]

Hi Boots
Cheers mucker, its going to be pure white, i normally do dappled horses they are my favourate, but im just sticking with white. there will be a lot of white in this as the horses drape is white as well stiil it will be all white when its done

Paul

[`Boots`]

The White sounds just fine and dandy Paul ;D ;D, soooo look forward to that bro

[robbo]

Nice work Paul, very nice

[bigjohn]

Hi Paul,

Its been a while since I stepped in to take a look at this one. Very impressive work while I was away.

This is going to look stunning when complete. Looking forward to the finish.