English Civil War

johnbrewer · Oct 18, 2004

I know I am a bad bad boy, I should bever try and do two things at the same time. However I was tempted by this one and just had to have it. A really great piece of work by Matt Springer. When I got the bust it had been really well cast by UEM. a small amount of clean up to do, nothing major at all.

I did slightly hollow out the crown of the hat so that the head was in it and the hat was not just resting on the head, does that make sense?. This did envolve a small resculpt of the hair by me. Looks like it will be good fun. I feel that the eyes will make of break this one

johnbrewer · Oct 18, 2004

the hat as well!

Guy · Oct 18, 2004

Sounds good so far John.......I too, like this bust and will follow your steps to see how it turns out.

KeithP · Oct 18, 2004

Another fine UEM bust. Wish I had more time

*sigh*

Looks great, John. Keep 'em coming...

Keith

amherbert · Oct 18, 2004

just give up work, family etc.

Andy

JohnLea · Oct 18, 2004

Well said, Andy. I like a clear thinker.

CondeJulian · Oct 18, 2004

Who is the manufacturer of this bust ?
Regards
Julian Conde

Anders Heintz · Oct 18, 2004

Made by UEM = United Empire Miniatures

captnenglish · Oct 18, 2004

Originally posted by JohnLea@Oct 18 2004, 05:17 PM
Well said, Andy. I like a clear thinker.

Hey John I recently picked up one of your company's busts and now I 'm hooked. No my first bust, but one of the nicest I've seen and easy to work with. The ECW bust is on the list.

amherbert · Oct 19, 2004

Originally posted by JohnLea@Oct 18 2004, 06:17 PM
Well said, Andy. I like a clear thinker.

I would follow my advice except I'm counting on my wife to buy that loverly Bavarian officer for me. So that means I can't spend all my time online or at the worktable. And then I have to pay for her presents, so I have to work...

Perhaps I'll invest heavily in the lottery.

KeithP · Oct 19, 2004

Well, I have finished exactly 3 (started 6) figures since November '03. So, even abandoning my family and career may not be THAT much of a help

Keith

johnbrewer · Oct 27, 2004

I have started doing the eyes first on this one. Usually this is the last job I do, however I do feel that the eyes make or break this one.

johnbrewer · Oct 27, 2004

the flesh tones are only a undercoat. The upward glance of the eyes were inspired by the painting on the box art by Matt. they were perefected by looking in the mirror after seeing my first attempt at painting the Latorre Viking head.

Joe Hudson · Oct 27, 2004

Hey John,

It is looking nice. I agree the eyes are so important. I look forward to seeing more of this one.

Joe

johnbrewer · Oct 28, 2004

work started on the eyes. after getting blown away by Marions work, I have tried to graduate the colour across the eye. Hopefully it works

johnbrewer · Nov 5, 2004

Most of the work on the eyes done. I am now starting to play around with the skin tones in that area

johnbrewer · Nov 5, 2004

oops the picture

Joe Hudson · Nov 5, 2004

Hey John,

He is coming along really nice.

Joe

johnbrewer · Nov 12, 2004

thakns for the kind words Joe, hopefully i will get to have a good go at this one this weekend.

Kisifer · Nov 12, 2004

So far so good John, keep it up my friend. Are you using oils for your flesh tones? If yes what's your mix?? Thanks.

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