ACW or Napoleonic figures

[mcsnead17]

I am having a hard time trying to figure out if should do for next year MFCA show because I have books for both periods so should I do one figure from both periods of history instead of just doing one figure well what would you do ?

 

[Tubby-Nuts2]

There is no answer to this question! .. apart from your own 'Gut-Feeling', and what you really feel is the more powerful interest for you. Clearly, start with what you have the most passion about!

Regards,

Mark

 

[mcsnead17]

thank you for answer but with me sometimes I do go with gut-feeling and sometimes it is right and sometimes it is wrong .

 

[zane666]

My gut feeling is always right, if I like it...it's right. Maybe find a figure you would like to paint.

cheers Zane

 

[Ferris]

If it's difficult to choose.....add more options.... How about a Roman or a German. Such neglected subjects.... ;-)

Cheers,
Adrian

 

[mcsnead17]

I do have Greek and Roman figures but I still find them difficult to paint because of there shields and doing the research is wonderful because I am of the Met Museum of Art in New York City .

 

[Mirofsoft]

I would not think in terms ... for next MFCA... but in terms ... what would please me

 

[mcsnead17]

thank you for that and now to find the right kind of working table and lighting.

 

[Joe55]

Wait a minute, am I to understand you work at the museum?

Joe

 

[mcsnead17]

no I am a member of the Museum and not an employee because I believe you need a college degree which I do not have.

 

[Joe55]

You are very fortunate to be so close to such a warehouse of astounding collections!

Anyway to answer your question, I would search for figures or busts that strike your fancy. I would not hold myself to just one or two either, but then again I don't know how much time or any other restrictions if any you have to devote to your hobby. Some folks stick to a given period, and that's fine, its personal taste and preference. Myself, if I come across something that causes me to have that,..... 'Oh hell yea, I'm gonna do this one!'.......feeling, then I just go for it. It seems you favor those two periods for subject matter, not to mention you already have references for them, so I'd more than likely go for one of each if not more. I can't imagine you having any problem in finding several!

Joe

 

[chippy]

How do you expect anyone to answer this question ? you have the figures in front of you , you have all the reference material at hand and I believe from the years you have been in the hobby all the paints to cover any colour scheme going . The choice has to be yours and yours alone . You have been posting weird questions for years, first over on Timelines and now here on PF and to date you have never posted anything of your works in progress or finished works . It would be easier to respond if we knew of you skills .
chippy

 

[polyphemus]

Mark, I don't know when the next MFCA show is but if you have the time may I suggest you paint a figure from each period & then decide which you would prefer to take to the show.

Geoff

 

[Meticulous]

How do you expect anyone to answer this question ? you have the figures in front of you , you have all the reference material at hand and I believe from the years you have been in the hobby all the paints to cover any colour scheme going . The choice has to be yours and yours alone . You have been posting weird questions for years, first over on Timelines and now here on PF and to date you have never posted anything of your works in progress or finished works . It would be easier to respond if we knew of you skills .
chippy

It will never happen.

It is one post after another, one project after another, and never (ever) any results. It has, as you say, been going on for years yet he is just now getting a table and lighting (despite claiming to have worked on multiple projects).

It was amusing to watch the carnage, at first. Now it is just irritating.

 

[mcsnead17]

but there are other museums that I hope to get back to such as the Brooklyn Museum,The Jewish Museum for just two reasons why I live in Brooklyn,NYC.

 

[Mark S]

 

[Ray Stout]

If you have a good casting, and the anatomy is correct, regardless of the period, a well cast and proportioned figure will always give you a better result .

 

[mcsnead17]

I know that but what company that you know takes the time to do the research ?

 

[mcsnead17]

the person who answered should see a therapist because he needs one and reason I ask this question I would like know to have a second option thank you for all-most all the answers.

 

[Nap]

Hi ,

My little input ...paint what YOU feel happy doing but as said get a good casting .

As for your question about companies that research .....I can name one or two!....Life Miniatures, RP models, CGS, Dolman Miniatures, El Greco , Michael Miniatures Pathos Miniatures, Arcubuz, Tommys War , Elan 13 and many more ...too many to mention.

let's see some of your work ..we will all be very constructive I am sure , but if you are putting stuff into MFCA show then you must surely be some standard to even consider this.

Nap