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Thanks for posting this, Bill. That's one nice figure. Like others have mentioned, the expression on his face is fantastic. I really like hearing about how you solve these sculpting problems. It helps me to visualize how I might tackle some of the sculpting challenges I have in mind for...

Ho, That is a gorgeous figure! I'm not much into pirates, but I think I'd buy that one if it's released commercially. Please keep posting. Barry

Gary, What do you use to fill in the pits? Or do you just leave them? Thanks for the great SBS, Barry

Painting weaknesses: Eyes - especially the damned right one! Black and other dark colors Getting enough contrast in my highlights and shadows Metallics Gold/silver lace Sculpting: The head and face Body movement Both: Keeping some momentum going on a project and not losing interest or...

Bob has a really good point. Sometimes when people ask for critiques, they might not really be all that receptive to them. I think a lot of us are a bit hesitant to give truly open critiques since they sometimes seem to end up offending the poster. Let's try to take rule 16 to heart. Along...

Excellent work as always Bill! I can't wait to see your latest work in person at SCAHMS. I have learned so much from your SBSs. Thanks for sharing! I notice you have used different types of electrical tape for straps. In your 1994 book, you had some photos where you used yellow tape. On...

Excellent work Gary. Barry

In Gary's thread I was commenting on Karl XII's death mask specifically. I don't know of any figures of the Tiger commander. Then again, I've never looked for one. Barry

Barry, Keep in mind that Amaranth probably isn't the best shade for Polish crimson, which is darker as I understand. Polish crimson is what you want for the uniform you linked to. The color of the collar and piping of the uniform Colin linked to looks very similar in shade to the photos I've...

Yes, now that you mention it, it is! :lol: Amarantha red #829 is definitely a dullish orange. A nice color, but nothing like amaranth which, from what I have read and seen in illustrations is closer to magenta. Barry

Actually, for the Polish Lancers of the guard I think it would more likely be crimson. It is a bit magenta-ish, but not as light and bright as amaranth as the lancers of Berg wore. This is based on photos I've seen of actual uniform pieces, but I'm sure there could be a wide variation. I...

Hi Dave, Another method is to use a product called parafilm. It is widely used in plastic modelling for masking. Testors used to sell it in small rolls that contained enough to last a figure modeller 3 lifetimes. It is a waxy film that when stretched becomes pliable and sticky. You can then...

Linda, On white metal figures, I generally scrape the seams down with an exacto. The key is to scrape, not cut. I hold the blade almost perpendicular to the figure, angled slightly away from the direction of the scraping. It's easy to gouge if you try to use a carving action. I use a #11...

Bill, Another beautiful piece. Thanks for sharing it with us. Is that blue on the uniform mixed using the Testors blue you mentioned earlier? Do you still lighten it with Humbrol flesh? It seems to me that your painting style has become more "painterly" with less blending than say 10 years...

Well put Lou. Barry

David, Welcome to the planet. I agree with with everything that has been said. But maybe we can help you even more if you can answer a few questions for us: What kind of figures are you interested in? (Napoleonic, WW2, fantasy, Native American) Do you prefer a certain scale? Large (120mm)...

Very nice Jason. I like both your sculpting and painting style. It looks like you are starting to use some pre-cast boots. I assume you have cast them from your own masters? Barry

My favorite old kit is Almond's Polish Lancer. What beautiful sculpting. I have a partial coat of oils on mine that didn't work out. Hopefully I can clean it up. Barry

Beautiful work Bill. Thanks for sharing. Barry

Mike, Fantastic work, as always. Thanks for sharing them with us. Did you sculpt the heads on the figures in the vignette also? Barry