WIP A trio of Mitches.

Cannonball · Feb 28, 2019

I’ve decided to try and emulate the efforts of messrs Nap and Geoff Charman and try working on multiple offerings at one go. As a result I’ve made a start on the following three busts from Gordon Mitchell and Mitches Military Miniatures, namely their US Paratrooper with 30 cal, Sgt of 95th Foot and an officer of French Cuirassiers from the Napoleonic era. It’s early days yet but I’ve done the faces save for the hair and started blocking in the main colours on the Cuirassier. Paints are oils over enamels/acrylics.
I’ve really taken a liking to this figure type after predominantly concentrating on full figures for most of my time in the hobby.

Wayneb · Feb 28, 2019

I think the faces look great.....unfortunately all sideways on computer screen......

Wayne

Viking Bob · Mar 1, 2019

Ditto

Nap · Mar 1, 2019

Hi Neal

Great to see you working on a bust or shoukd I say trio ! ...nice varied choice of subjects as well

I am getting confused with my 9 on the V bench ..lol ...but they are coming together ....

Pics look okay on my iPad ....nice start on the flesh here

Following

Nap

Cannonball · Mar 1, 2019

Wayneb said:
I think the faces look great.....unfortunately all sideways on computer screen......

Wayne

Many thanks Wayne.

Cannonball · Mar 1, 2019

Viking Bob said:
Ditto

Thanks Bob.

Cannonball · Mar 1, 2019

Nap said:
Hi Neal

Great to see you working on a bust or shoukd I say trio ! ...nice varied choice of subjects as well

I am getting confused with my 9 on the V bench ..lol ...but they are coming together ....

Pics look okay on my iPad ....nice start on the flesh here

Following

Nap

Thanks Nap. Not sure I could manage 9 on the go at one time, I thought 3 was pushing it.

Nap · Mar 1, 2019

Cannonball said:
Thanks Nap. Not sure I could manage 9 on the go at one time, I thought 3 was pushing it.

LOL ...not sure I am managing 9 mate ......have had difficultly with one at times !!

Nap

Grod · Mar 1, 2019

I've turned the pics to get a better look at the face painting technique Neal. Looks great!
I started the cuirassier but got stuck on the breastplate and helmet so will look on with interest.
Cheers
Gordon

Cannonball · Mar 1, 2019

Grod said:
I've turned the pics to get a better look at the face painting technique Neal. Looks great!
I started the cuirassier but got stuck on the breastplate and helmet so will look on with interest.
Cheers
Gordon

Thanks for sorting the pictures Gordon and the comments.

KenBoyle · Mar 1, 2019

Faces look great Neal! I can paint multiple figures at the same time but they are usually part of a vignette or at least from the same period otherwise the large color palette drives me crazy.

Looking forward to seeing more.
Cheers,
Ken

Cannonball · Mar 1, 2019

KenBoyle said:
Faces look great Neal! I can paint multiple figures at the same time but they are usually part of a vignette or at least from the same period otherwise the large color palette drives me crazy.

Looking forward to seeing more.
Cheers,
Ken

Thanks Ken.

malc · Mar 2, 2019

Great start, as for working on multiple figures I find it benefits my work as it stops you getting blocks or over thinking your subject.

John strachan · Mar 2, 2019

Great looking busts.

Nap · Mar 2, 2019

malc said:
Great start, as for working on multiple figures I find it benefits my work as it stops you getting blocks or over thinking your subject.

...and it frees up space in the GA cupboards ..to fill up again ...lol

Happy benchtime Malc

Nap

malc · Mar 2, 2019

Will be happy benchtime as I've had two weeks away from it down to not being well.

Nap · Mar 2, 2019

malc said:
Will be happy benchtime as I've had two weeks away from it down to not being well.

Get better soon ...retail therapy will help

Nap

Cannonball · Mar 2, 2019

malc said:
Great start, as for working on multiple figures I find it benefits my work as it stops you getting blocks or over thinking your subject.

Much appreciated Malc. I can see what you mean and in some respects, especially if working in oils as I do it gives the opportunity to work on different bits of several pieces whilst the others are drying.

Cannonball · Mar 2, 2019

John strachan said:
Great looking busts.

Many thanks John.

Cannonball · Mar 2, 2019

malc said:
Will be happy benchtime as I've had two weeks away from it down to not being well.

Hope your feeling better Malc and able to resume your time at the bench.

WIP A trio of Mitches.

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