Completed 75MM Iron Brigade

[Mike Stevens]

Nice work.
What aspect of the frock coat is troublesome (I have this fig in the cupboard)?

There is just a lot of it, and trying to get consistent color and depth of color. I normally paint 54MM and this is damn near twice the size. So, all of that add the complexity. Quite frankly I think this type of Blue is the hardest to pull off for me.

 

[Mike Stevens]

Stunning work so far..

Thanks Warren.

 

[David Spencer]

There is just a lot of it, and trying to get consistent color and depth of color. I normally paint 54MM and this is damn near twice the size. So, all of that add the complexity. Quite frankly I think this type of Blue is the hardest to pull off for me.

I agree with that point (Union army blue): a very challenging shade which involves a fair bit of mixing to pull off. I even wrote a "recipe" down of Humbrol enamel paints for future reference (that and the sky blue trousers).
You're doing a grand job though.

 

[sd0324]

I'm not sure if I like it........LOL

Steve

 

[Mike Stevens]

I'm not sure if I like it........LOL

Steve

Stevo, my man! I’m not in love with it yet! Pretty well done now with the figure. Finished up the metals earlier today.

I’m going to finish up the GW and get the head painted! Then the real work starts to dirty it up.

 

[David Spencer]

Can I send you a list of the rest of my figures stash so you can do some tutorials on those too?

 

[Mike Stevens]

Can I send you a list of the rest of my figures stash so you can do some tutorials on those too?

LOL,

I have a list as well, it seems to get longer not shorter.

 

[Mike Stevens]

Update: I’m working on completing the base. I’m going to try and spend a couple of hours on it. It’s mainly comprised of bits and parts I found in the flower bed. A couple pieces of woodland scenic bushes and some grass. Pretty simple stuff so far. Used the Airbrush for the base of Flat Earth and painting the rest by hand.

 

[David Spencer]

Now the pressure is on: nice work!

 

[Mike Stevens]

Update: I started painting the face. I’m trying a different technique and different colors to try and achieve something different.

Keep in mind this is the early stages and I have a lot of work left to do yet. The upside is that it’s starting to take shape.

 

[Mike Stevens]

Some additional progress, still lots work left to bring tones together.

 

[David Spencer]

Nice results so far. Perhaps a redhead?
(Maybe a relative of FJ Hooker?)

 

[bigtodd]

Face is taking shape. Could I suggest a hair color of blonde or blondish brown? Would it compliment the blues?

 

[Steve Ski]

Yep, progress is looking good!

 

[Mike Stevens]

Update: more progress on the face. I’m still working on evening out tonality as well as focusing on the deepest Shad’s and a few key highlights. Hope I’ll be done with the face today.

On a side note, having to contend with my painting partner.

 

[Mike Stevens]

Nice results so far. Perhaps a redhead?
(Maybe a relative of FJ Hooker?)

Face is taking shape. Could I suggest a hair color of blonde or blondish brown? Would it compliment the blues?

The initial plan was for Blonde or Red hair. I’ll make a final determination based upon the skin tone when the face is done?

 

[Mike Stevens]

Update: getting closer to being done with the face: I have the hair and hat framed in to get a feel for how the whole thing comes together. Still more work to do on this. I’m going to fine tune it a little more and re-paint the right eye.

 

[Nap]

Hi Mike

Thanks for the great pics of the face painting, looks really good .....nice of your partner to assist as well

If your able can you share pic of your paint bottles used ..thanks

Looking forward to seeing more

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Joe55]

Ha, we used to have a cat that looked just like your painting partner!

Nice progress on your project Mike, nice progress!

Joe

 

[Mike Stevens]

Hi Mike

Thanks for the great pics of the face painting, looks really good .....nice of your partner to assist as well

If your able can you share pic of your paint bottles used ..thanks

Looking forward to seeing more

Happy benchtime

Nap

@Nap here are the colors I used for the skin tones