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Post by Leon on Aug 22, 2015 6:06:58 GMT -5
Great news Guy! Keep up the good spirits and glad the mojo's back.   |
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Post by armorguy on Aug 22, 2015 7:55:40 GMT -5
Thank you Leon, finally I managed to add a photo of Mr. Viking.  Still a lot to do but as said the spirit's back. Best regards ! AG |
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Post by Leon on Aug 22, 2015 11:11:54 GMT -5
Fantastic work Guy!  Slow,easy and no stress is the trick now. |
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Post by wbill76 on Aug 22, 2015 12:46:11 GMT -5
Glad to see the Viking's return AG! He's looking as mean and nasty as ever. |
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Post by armorguy on Aug 23, 2015 13:26:56 GMT -5
Thank you Bill and Leon ! The shield was weathered a bit, there's more to be added. Such fun !  Best regards ! AG |
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Post by nicusi on Aug 23, 2015 16:34:05 GMT -5
Great Guy, I like your progress. So glad to see you coming back! And your fearless viking!
Cheers,
Nicolae
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Post by TRM on Aug 23, 2015 19:51:34 GMT -5
Awesome to see you getting back to the bench my friend!! Always good to get away and get the creative juices flowing again from time to time! The little dude is looking excellent! Lovely metal work happening!! Keep those fire lit at the bench!! |
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Post by armorguy on Aug 26, 2015 12:01:29 GMT -5
Hi fellas, I gave the sword some Humbrol metal paint, from dark to light, the mightest one can be polished once dry. I then applied two washes, first a burnt umber one, followed by an ultramarine blue one.  Maybe graphite to finish with ? Best regards ! AG |
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Post by Leon on Aug 26, 2015 15:51:26 GMT -5
Sword is looking very realistic Guy! Paint and washes look great. |
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Post by armorguy on Aug 26, 2015 16:05:01 GMT -5
Thanks Leon, here's a pic with the unfinished spear in his hand, tomorrow I will add more detail and color to Mr. Ikea.  |
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Post by armorguy on Aug 27, 2015 9:52:35 GMT -5
Today I've painted the belts, leather pouch, and the wood part of the axe, they're not finished...  Best regards ! AG |
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Post by Leon on Aug 27, 2015 11:29:41 GMT -5
Outstanding work Guy! I really admire you figure painters.
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Post by wbill76 on Aug 27, 2015 12:54:05 GMT -5
Mr. Ikea is coming together according to the instructions! Just don't lose the special hex wrench along the way. |
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Post by armorguy on Aug 27, 2015 14:25:38 GMT -5
Mr. Ikea is coming together according to the instructions! Just don't lose the special hex wrench along the way.  |
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Post by deafpanzer on Aug 31, 2015 21:11:54 GMT -5
WHOA WHOA WHOA! A good friend made a huge comeback during my week long absence. It is great to see you and your mojo back!
Fantastic work on the sword... the shield is just lovely!
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Post by armorguy on Sept 23, 2015 8:31:41 GMT -5
Sleeves were done in oils and now they can be finished soon. The spear is ready for Humbrol base painting and oils, it's not glued in yet.  Best regards ! AG. |
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Post by Leon on Sept 23, 2015 11:08:37 GMT -5
Making really good progress Guy!Looking good.
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Post by deafpanzer on Sept 23, 2015 13:40:54 GMT -5
His teeth always catch my eyes... can't wait to see it done!
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Post by wbill76 on Sept 24, 2015 11:29:51 GMT -5
Coming along nicely Guy.
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Post by kaytermarram on Sept 25, 2015 12:12:35 GMT -5
Great work so far, Guy! The figure looks like a Northman hero, afraid of nothing. Very good figure, top paintjob. Only thing I would add is a bit more dirt (fingernails sculpted? Here dirt could look cool!) Shields weathering is extraordinaire, perfect. You have aimed high. And hit the nail!
Frank
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Post by armorguy on Sept 27, 2015 14:42:27 GMT -5
Hi Frank, the hands still need attention, what you see is only basic paint work. Also the shield is unfinished, I want to (try to) simulate blood splattering and to add some arrows.
More soon fella !
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Post by kaytermarram on Sept 28, 2015 14:03:30 GMT -5
When doing blood, not overdo it (the shield soaked in red looks cool, but is maybe a bit unrealistic. Or you make a Base covered with fallen enemies, harhar!) So some kind of elder and newer blood spotches should look fine. And arrows (maybe one broken?). Reminds me on a Samurai Zombie I always wanted to do, looking like Pinhead: Covered with a minimum of 20 arrows from breast to feet...
Cheers, Dude,
Frank
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Post by deafpanzer on Oct 4, 2015 19:30:35 GMT -5
Blood splatters on the shield?!?!? It will definitely catch our attention...
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Post by armorguy on Nov 1, 2015 3:36:33 GMT -5
Thanks for your kind words again friends, yesterday I purchased a couple of bases and round brass tubes, one is for my Viking. You know this project isn't finished yet but I will try to give it a shot the coming week.  Best regards ! AG. |
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Post by tigrazor on Nov 1, 2015 6:15:22 GMT -5
You never can have enough bases. These seem to fit just right. |
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Post by armorguy on Nov 1, 2015 12:20:22 GMT -5
Thanks Lucas !!!
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Post by armorguy on Nov 2, 2015 10:27:35 GMT -5
Hi fellas, today I've spent four hours to push my Viking to the finish line. However not finished I had a great day and I'm in the zone now I think.
Tomorrow I make a photo to show you what I did.
Best regards ! AG.
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Post by tigrazor on Nov 2, 2015 12:34:05 GMT -5
I met a guy who makes very good bases when I visited the last expo in Cheb. They look very good and theyre made from hard wood (similar to yours).
If you need an adress, I can find it out for you.
And: theyre cheap. Medium size like yours shown here ca. 3€ each depending on the size (instead of 6€ or above elsewhere). The bigger, the more costs of course, but even XXL bases he had have a very reasonable price you dont find very often.
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Post by armorguy on Nov 3, 2015 2:48:03 GMT -5
Thank you Lucas, I keep that in mind ! Yesterday I brushed the hands a bit more, shadows, highlights. Today I'll have another couple of hours of benchtime.  Best regards ! AG. |
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Post by armorguy on Nov 3, 2015 17:44:17 GMT -5
Today was a good day for Mr. Viking, I've applied more paint to the belts (leather texture, let's call it an attempt), I painted the buckles, brushed more shadows and highlights onto the sleeves, highlighted the details of the helmet, and the axe was given more metal effect. Once the leather parts dry I will apply satin varnish here and there, and to create worn and polished leather I will use a bit of graphite to them.    Tomorrow I will glue the finished sword to the belt, and the shield will be completed with a couple of arrows. Best regards ! AG. |
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Slow,easy and no stress is the trick now. 
