Completed 1/9 General Gerard

[MalcC]

This is going to be a stunner when it's finished, the detailing is superb.
I'm going to be trying the sponge technique.

Malc

 

[Colin_Fraser]

This is going to be a stunner when it's finished, the detailing is superb.
I'm going to be trying the sponge technique.

Malc

Thanks Malc. The sponge technique is best suited to large scale figures and busts but I have used it on 90’s and 75’s.

 

[Colin_Fraser]

 

[Briggsy]

Really nice, love the gold work

Cheers Simon

 

[Nap]

Hi Colin

The sash is coming along nicely , looking forward to seeing more on the ends of that

I see you went for a green despatch case ...nice contrast .....be interesting to see what you do

Have fun @ the bench

Nap

 

[Colin_Fraser]

Decent progress this weekend given I had five adult kids, some spouses and all the grand kids visiting. Good thing I get up early and it was a long weekend for Canada Day. Half of his cape is attached so far. Only the inside is painted. Boots are just under coated.

 

[Waterlooman]

Excellent work.

W.

 

[Nap]

Hi Colin

A busy time for sure but bet you loved seeing them all and a belated happy Canada day

Hopefully the cape fitted with ease , good start on that

Waist Sash is coming along well ...not the easiest

Have you changed your mind ref the despatch case ?

Look forward to seeing more on this

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[NigelR]

Looking really good, I like the way you have done the sash.

 

[Colin_Fraser]

Hi Colin

A busy time for sure but bet you loved seeing them all and a belated happy Canada day

Hopefully the cape fitted with ease , good start on that

Waist Sash is coming along well ...not the easiest

Have you changed your mind ref the despatch case ?

Look forward to seeing more on this

Happy benchtime

Nap

The fit was good Kev. No change on the despatch case. I am going for a worn grass green shade with gold trim and lettering.

Colin

 

[Briggsy]

Cracking piece, this is a really interesting thread to follow.

Cheers Simon

 

[Colin_Fraser]

Cracking piece, this is a really interesting thread to follow.

Cheers Simon

Glad you are finding it useful Simon.

I didn’t mention that I tried something new with his off white breeches. I painted and shaded them normally and then, as a final step, I sponge on some highlight colour. Seemed to work well.

 

[Briggsy]

Glad you are finding it useful Simon.

I didn’t mention that I tried something new with his off white breeches. I painted and shaded them normally and then, as a final step, I sponge on some highlight colour. Seemed to work well.

Agreed the trousers do look good, the sponge certainly adds a high degree of subtlety to the highlights.

Cheers Simon

 

[Nap]

Hi Colin

That’s interesting to read about the trousers , does it add a texture as well or just hit the highlights

This is going to be a really great figure

Looking forward to seeing more

Have fun @ the bench

Nap

 

[clubcat]

This is coming on beautifully. Well impressed.
Melanie

 

[Colin_Fraser]

This is coming on beautifully. Well impressed.
Melanie

Thanks very much Melanie

 

[Colin_Fraser]

Started Gerard’s boots. Added his epee with basics painted (more to do).

 

[Briggsy]

Very impressive and given the size of the figure it is an unforgiving subject but the subtlety you give it is inspiring.

Cheers Simon

 

[Colin_Fraser]

Very impressive and given the size of the figure it is an unforgiving subject but the subtlety you give it is inspiring.

Cheers Simon

Thanks Simon. It’s a challenge to keep the contrast down.

 

[Nap]

Hi Colin

Nice to see he’s now got the sword in place , good start on the boots ...you using Inks over acrylics or just Oils ?

A good point about the contrast on larger figures

Looking forward to seeing more

Have fun at the bench

Nap