WIP War Drummer

[Sven]

Dear Planeteers,

my current project is the War Drummer by Medieval Forge Miniatures. This bust is lovely and full of details, but no simple project for sure. As all figures from this brand, the casting is crisp and the fitting great. It's just a complex figure and a challenge for both the painter and the modeler.
I assume the project will take a few more weeks to complete. Maybe a good reason to start another WiP? Hope you enjoy watching the War Drummer coming to life. Next step will be painting his leather jacket and the rest of his torso.

Greetings from Berlin

Sven

 

[Nap]

Hi Sven

Great to see your with a WIP and a excellent subject as well

Good start on him , nice fleshtones as well

Like the weathering on the hat as well ......did you stipple for the effect

Following with interest

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[TERRYSOMME1916]

Well Sven your are on your way to producing another beautiful piece of work and I look forward to following the WIP, the bust is one that caught my eye when it first appeared and its great to see completed versions appearing on the forums, Medieval Forge have lots of very tempting releases and it good to get your feedback as you proceed through the prep onto the painting.
TERRY

 

[Airkid]

Excellent so far Sven. The face is full of character. I'm guessing there's arms and a drum? What period - 30 years war?

Phil

 

[Sven]

Excellent so far Sven. The face is full of character. I'm guessing there's arms and a drum? What period - 30 years war?

Phil

Hi Phil,
of course, he has arms and an impressive drum. Honestly, the prospect of painting this drum and attaching it to the figure keeps me awake at night .
Here is the box art

Sven

 

[Nap]

Hi Phil,
of course, he has arms and an impressive drum. Honestly, the prospect of painting this drum and attaching it to the figure keeps me awake at night .
Here is the box art
View attachment 408019
Sven

LOL ...I can think of worse things Sven !

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Babelfish]

Off to a great start there. The flesh looks excellent, and I love the various shades of grey in the hat. Very well done.

- Steve

 

[Medieval Forge Miniatures]

 

[Airkid]

Hi Phil,
of course, he has arms and an impressive drum. Honestly, the prospect of painting this drum and attaching it to the figure keeps me awake at night .
Here is the box art
View attachment 408019
Sven

Ah, that is nice. I especially like the impressive wheel-lock pistol in his belt. MFM do some really good stuff. I'm on this thread for sure!

Phil

 

[clrsgt]

Great start Sven. I will be following closely as this one is sitting on my shelf, a Christmas present from my good wife. You are right about the drum too. It will give me nightmares as well when the time comes.

 

[KenBoyle]

Nice work Sven!

Cheers,
Ken

 

[Sven]

Dear Planeteers,

here is part two of the War Drummer WiP. I painted most leather parts. The details of the bust are amazing. My favourite is the little fork on his chest.

Next step will be his arms, pistol, and field bottle.

Happy painting!
Sven

 

[Airkid]

Excellent work so far Sven. I like the playing cards in his hatband.

Phil

 

[Nap]

Hi Sven

Your doing a cracking job on this , so many details all adding to the overall look and period feel

Nice work on the leather

Thanks for sharing

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[KenBoyle]

Wonderful work Sven!

Cheers,
Ken

 

[Sven]

Final step before the great reveal The War Drummer is still missing his sticks, a dagger and, of course, his drum.

Sven

 

[Nap]

Hi Sven

Great update pics , really come together now

Look forward to the big reveal

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Steve Brodie]

He is looking amazing

 

[clrsgt]

Looking absolutely fantastic Sven. Great leather work and I like the color of his shirt as well. Just what color is the shirt? Looks to be pink or a very faded vermillion in the photos.

 

[Airkid]

That is very impressive painting Sven. The only thing I can't see on the model is the spanner for his wheel-lock - the key that winds the tension into the wheel. Maybe it's there but not easily spotted. The pistol would just be an ornate club without it.

Phil