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Post by kaytermarram on Apr 12, 2015 6:26:52 GMT -5
What the..., no primer? Hell, this looks really as primed. Way cool and crispy all the way!!
Frank
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Post by Biskup. on Apr 12, 2015 15:18:03 GMT -5
That's a nice assembly. Can't wait to see paint on this one  |
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Post by deafpanzer on Apr 16, 2015 10:01:53 GMT -5
Catching up after a long vacation can't believe it is not primed yet and it is already looking lovely!
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Post by tigrazor on Apr 16, 2015 13:18:24 GMT -5
That looks familiar somehow.  Nice so far... very nice! |
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Post by armorguy on Apr 19, 2015 7:41:48 GMT -5
Thanks guys, after painting and organizing my garage I've started painting the Viking.     Now I wait 24 hours to start painting the eyes and flesh colors with oils. Best regards my friends ! AG |
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Post by Leon on Apr 19, 2015 7:58:20 GMT -5
WOW!!!! Looking good Guy.Amazing what a little paint can do.  |
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Post by armorguy on Apr 19, 2015 8:08:00 GMT -5
Thanks Leon !
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Post by Biskup. on Apr 20, 2015 2:44:40 GMT -5
Man this is great and man what skills you have to use humbrols like that.
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Post by kaytermarram on Apr 20, 2015 5:26:54 GMT -5
Your painting reminds me on the work of Bill Horan, who uses enamels in an acrylic painting way (very diluted layers). I have always wondered why this does NOT disolve the layers beneath... Or do you guys seal EVERY layer with varnish??
Frank
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Post by nicusi on Apr 20, 2015 6:04:48 GMT -5
Hi Guy!
I didn't work with enamels on figurines (their smell is too much for my health),but I've seen excellent results. Can't wait to see your progress.
Stay away, the Viking is coming!
Cheers,
Nicolae
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Post by wbill76 on Apr 20, 2015 19:52:37 GMT -5
Off to a good start Guy, looking forward to more on this barbarian. |
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Post by armorguy on Apr 23, 2015 5:37:21 GMT -5
Thanks friends, the enamel Humbrols are only used as a primer, next to do is applying oils on them for finishing the face and hands, then I start with the hair and beard.
AG
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Post by armorguy on Apr 26, 2015 2:05:24 GMT -5
More Humbrols were applied, one more Humbrol painting session to go. Btw. I'll redo the eyes.  Nice weekend fellas ! AG. |
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Post by Leon on Apr 26, 2015 4:25:47 GMT -5
Looking fantastic Guy! |
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Post by nicusi on Apr 26, 2015 6:18:37 GMT -5
Better and better, Guy, metallics, leather, beard look very, very good.
Keep it on, my friend, can't wait to see your next steps!
Cheers,
Nicolae
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Post by wbill76 on Apr 26, 2015 13:39:31 GMT -5
Starting to get some life to him Guy! Keep up the good work on your Viking.
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Post by deafpanzer on Apr 26, 2015 20:25:22 GMT -5
I have been working long hours this month... trying my best to keep up with everybody here especially you. Love the work on the chainmail... knowing you it will keep looking better and better until it is done.
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Post by armorguy on Apr 29, 2015 7:01:27 GMT -5
Hi guys, I did the eyes again but they still need finishing, the head was painted with oils, wet in wet and with pure paint (no thinner), blended and partially removed. More coming up.  Best regards ! AG. |
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Post by deafpanzer on Apr 29, 2015 13:41:57 GMT -5
Looking real good! Now he is starting to look like... you! Only if you stopped shaving for a while...
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Post by armorguy on May 3, 2015 2:18:56 GMT -5
I like a rough bikerlook bro ! The eyes still can't please me, I'm battling on...     Best regards ! AG. |
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Post by Leon on May 3, 2015 3:12:00 GMT -5
This is looking awesome Guy! |
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Post by wbill76 on May 3, 2015 16:26:30 GMT -5
He'll look a lot happier once his helmet is fitted! Coming along nicely Guy. |
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Post by tigrazor on May 4, 2015 5:09:24 GMT -5
Very sharp. Like that a lot. |
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Post by kaytermarram on May 4, 2015 11:24:17 GMT -5
Eyes... I know tons of painters mourning about painting the eyes! I have seen tons of figures painted with eyes bigger than reality only why the painter thoughts they MUST BE VISIBLE (here the white is the most prominent part). Getting to the scale question I ask all my painting buddies here: Take a 54mm figure, put them in the right distance, step back and look. When you see some colour of irises, if blue, green or brown, you must have microscope eyes. Even the whites are very difficult to see. I think painting the eyes is "only a scale" for your ability to paint. A scale, others have build for... for what? Figures should be painted realistic, representing a one second moment under a specific light condition and that is all. I think, painting eyes should not be overestimated because exactly of the scale effect! Paint what is visible and you will end up with the most realistic figure, the rest is nitpicking!
Frank
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Post by nicusi on May 5, 2015 2:55:18 GMT -5
Hi Guy!
I like a lot what you've done untill now. What is a little strange for me is the mouth, more precisely the part between the teeth and the lower lip. Maybe because the second row of teeth seems more red then "white"? Or is a problem of sculpture?
I agree with Frank that many of these details are not visible from a normal distance of seeing, but the mouth looks a bit strange. Maybe a wound made by a spearhead or arrowhead, some blood around (not an easy task) could attenuate this effect, I don't know.
But for the rest, great job!
Nicu
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Post by kaytermarram on May 5, 2015 12:29:19 GMT -5
Zahnfleisch in german, is it the gum you mean? I would go a bit further and do the teeth more "dirty". Remember, those guys in former times did not have the possiblity to polish their teeth every day and use some good smelling toothpaste. So their teeth would suffer from too much meat they eat and alcohol. I think, teeth like the heroes in LORD OF THE RINGS have only the Hollywood heroes! So make him DIRTY and "smelly"!
Frank
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Post by armorguy on May 6, 2015 11:59:52 GMT -5
OK fellas, thanks a lot for your opinions on painting eyes and their particular details, you're right on it.
I'll do the mouth and gum, teeth and lips in another stage, now I'm focusing on the beard which I painted ginger. But the way is long and I'm feeling uncomfortable how to make it look good. I think I'll add grey to the hair...
Currently I'm pleasing the wife by renovating the livingroom and kitchen (installing new doors, a bit of paint here and there...).
I keep you informed my friends, I enjoy this project so much, even if the figure isn't that well molded compared with my templar knight, my former project.
Best regards ! AG.
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Post by kaytermarram on May 6, 2015 12:37:47 GMT -5
It does not matter WHAT you paint, the goal is THAT you paint, harhar! I think doing a beard with modeled hair is to paint in the "hair masses" properly lighted. Drybrushing would be the wrong way, paint the hair layed in in sessions, concentrating on the propper lightning effects. Shadows could be done only in the areans where´s not so much light, and if you do a darker basic tone, add three or four lights to it. Means, I would paint it that way. Maybe a suggestion!
Frank
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Post by armorguy on May 8, 2015 5:26:50 GMT -5
Thanks Frank, good tips on the hair my friend ! Yesterday I brushed some paint on the beard and today I continue working with these colors. Once done I'll add more shadows and highlights to the hair, the fella also has some rings in his hair.  A lot to do ! Best regards ! AG. |
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Post by TRM on May 8, 2015 5:46:13 GMT -5
Fantastic G!! Some lovely tone you manage to pull out!! Keep it going!!
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Nice so far... very nice!
