WIP Critique Albert Jacka VC, Mil-Mart Miniatures 1/9 scale bust

[tonydawe]

Hi Guys,

It's been a while since I painted anything, but I'm back in the saddle again and happy to show you the first pic of my latest bust; Albert Jacka VC by Ken Farrar.

Obviously the face still has a lot of work to be done on it, and the slouch hat is still only primed, but I'm enjoying painting again and this bust is a great one to get started on.

 

[housecarl]

Not sure about the uniform colour, but a great start though.
Carl.

 

[unknown01]

Great start Tony.
I'm looking forward to future's development of your work.

Mitsutaka.

 

[davidmitchell]

Good to see you back painting Tony.


Cheers David

 

[mil-mart]

Nice start Tony, looking forward to seeing how he turns out.

Cheers Ken

 

[FigureLover]

Bout time you did something!!!!! But I knew this figure would get you into the hobby room again. Nice stuff so far Tony
Ben

 

[tonydawe]

Thanks guys, I needed some motivation to get back in the hobby room and thankfully Ken has provided it.

I'll post some new pics in a few days.

 

[gothicgeek]

Following along Tony

Mark

 

[RFL]

Nice to see you back painting Tony ! I`ve been a slacker too, but you will do a first rate job on Kens great character study of a Real Hero.

Now, if we can only get him to do a bust, and you to paint, Lord Lovat at D-Day in sweater & beret with his Mannlicher rifle the world ( at least our tiny corner ) will be a better place !

 

[smudger1960]

Good to see you back tony,good start youv'e made here mate,look forward to following your post

 

[megroot]

Finally you are back on the brushes.
Now you have a great bust in front of you to paint.
I believe you gonna do it justice.

marc

 

[1969]

Been looking forward to seeing the painted version of this bust, nice start to it mate.

Steve

 

[tonydawe]

Hi guys,

Thanks for all the messages of support and encouragement.

I'm still at the base coating stages, but I've cracked on a bit and thought you might like to see my progress over the weekend.

I need to do a lot more work on the face, so please don't jump on it.

The lance corporal chevrons also require a lot more detail.

 

[housecarl]

Looking good Tony.
Carl.

 

[sarouman]

Dear Tony fairly good job on this bust!

Alexandros
http://alexminiatures.blogspot.com/

 

[tonydawe]

Here are my latest SBS pics.

I've painted the face with acrylics and now I'm adding a series of oil washes over the acrylics to bring some depth to ther skin tone.

I've also painted the rank chevrons on the arms.

As always comments/ criticisms are welcome.

 

[1969]

Looking real nice Tony, nice work on those chevrons.

Steve

 

[unknown01]

Hi! Tony.
I think it's building into a wonderful work gradually.
The fresh tone and khaki of a uniform are very beautiful.
I'd like to follow.

Mitsutaka.

 

[tonydawe]

Thanks Steve & Mitsutaka, I appreciate your comments guys.

Please find attached a few more pics which show the start of highlighting on the jacket.

 

[khorgor]

Welcome back Tony. Glad to see the bug biting again
Make sure you bring this one along next meeting!