WIP Critique 17th Lancers , Balaclava 1854

[housecarl]

Made a start on this superb piece from from Stormtrooper. Not my usual era, but the sculpt and quality of the casting made me want to have a go.The canteen needs a lot more doing yet.
Carl.

 

[Andrew Craft]

Great start Carl, those eyes look awesome. One of your Euro purchases?

 

[billyturnip]

Nice start Carl, the face has a very good period look to it, a nice bit of sculpting.

Roger.

 

[Ventress]

Nice stuff and my period!

 

[Tommi]

WOOO You did not waste much time there mate, cracking start. I took mine out last night and had a good look at it, another outstanding sculpt from Moz and 1st rate casting from Stu at Stormtroopers.

Tommi

 

[housecarl]

Thanks for having a look chaps. Here the reference I'm using Tommi.
Carl.

 

[Paul Kernan]

Carl......slow down Looks like a great piece, mate. This and the new Dacian bust are on my list for MMSI. So I'm hoping Chuck brought a few back with him. I really like the look of the oilskin on the helmet. Can you share your colour mixes? What do use for an undercoat.

Paul

 

[megroot]

Outstanding paintwork. Really like the eyes.

marc

 

[gordy]

Nice flesh Carl

 

[Tommi]

Thanks for having a look chaps. Here the reference I'm using Tommi.
Carl.

Thanks for the info Carl. I am going to paint the new Pegaso mounted lancer which has not been officially released yet so any colour referance at this point will be great.

Cheers
Tommi

 

[Edorta]

Carl, this start looks great. I like the face, eyes and canteen. I follow closely.

http://www.mininet.tv/egminiatures.html

 

[rheath]

Ahh ! nice start old friend, my era, so will keep tabs on this 1.

 

[Meehan34]

Great start sir. fast as fast can be you are.

 

[smudger1960]

Hi carl,i did'nt realise you brought this at euro,i liked it at the show and wanted to get it but i settled for the ensign instead,good start mate and i like the eyes,looking forward to following this post and seeing your progress,i brought a few figures and busts at the show but i'm not sure what i want to start on yet
Glad you got home safely last sunday

Brian

 

[kansas kid]

Hey Houseman, so when are you going to tell me about Euro? Inquiring minds
want to know. . . drum roll please, . .. will there be news at Eleven?

All kiddin' aside mate, you're doing a splendid job of painting this very
well sculpted head. And the rendering of the face and eyes is just so realistic.

Well done, my friend.

Ricardo Jayhawker

 

[pmfs]

I shall follow with interest Carl.

 

[housecarl]

Carl......slow down Looks like a great piece, mate. This and the new Dacian bust are on my list for MMSI. So I'm hoping Chuck brought a few back with him. I really like the look of the oilskin on the helmet. Can you share your colour mixes? What do use for an undercoat.

Paul

Paul, I used black auto primer for this. The oilskin is Vallejo Panzer tank crew black, that's really a dark grey. Highs with ivory and shaded with black. Thanks again to everyone that has taken the time to post, I should have an update soon,
Carl.

 

[MCPWilk]

Superb bust, I just wish that the right arm was also modelled.

Mike

 

[meizi]

Hi Carl, very nice start! Good flesh tones.

 

[Paul Kernan]

Carl

Many thanks. Like i said nice subtle effect.

Cheers
Paul