Always Faithful

[debrito]

The green jacket is very nice... well done...

 

[Joe55]

Thank you Sir!

Joe

 

[Joe55]

I worked on the eyes as suggested, and finally got some pics taken last Sunday. (It helps to have friends that know what they are doing !) Let me know what you all think. Thanks.

Joe

 

[Martin64]

The eyes look now great! Very nice job - congratulations!

 

[Karlosfandango]

Very nice paint work.
Being into weathering armour it may do with a little pigment here and there but hey if it were me I'd probably over do it and distract from the fine detail which is already there.
I like it a lot and might even consider this bust for myself because of this.
I've saved this to my photos on my iPhone, I can't stop looking at it.
Karl.

 

[Mirofsoft]

realy great work

 

[Joe55]

Martin64, Karlosfandango, and Mirofsoft, thanks so much for checking him out for me and leaving your comments !
Wow Karlos, hope my buddy likes him as much as you do! Believe me, I seriously considered soiling him up, but changed my mind as I did'nt want to jack it up either. Definitely get yourself one, its a great sculpt. I'm seriously thinking of getting another for my collection since this one is a gift, then maybe I'll make him look more like a 'raggedy ass Marine' ! .

Joe

 

[Canbeans]

Little work on the eyes. But man it is crisp, great job on the herribone (spelling) uniform. I like this subject area and I struggle with the uniform.

 

[Ferris]

Stunning work on the herringbone Joe. Really neat, straight and convincing!

The second set of pictures shows some harsh contrast in the face. If you want to you can blend these with some (repeated) filters of very much thinned intermediate skin tone. Only danger is the thin coats can get slightly shiny, so may be a touch of Tamiya flat in the mix will help.

As to weathering, you could just add a few spots of thinned brown (Vallejo burnt umber is nice, especially when mixed with a bit of Iraqi Sand and a touch of black) on a fwe places, just a few. This gives the impression of dirt, without having to muck up the whole thing.

Overall, absolutely stunning work. He really looks the part.

Cheers,
Adrian

 

[IronMike]

Nice work. I was just in El Paso working at Ft Bliss.

 

[sd0324]

Nice job! I like this one.

 

[smudger1960]

It's a brilliant piece of painting Joe,I love the beard as well,your friend should be well pleased with it

 

[Joe55]

Little work on the eyes. But man it is crisp, great job on the herribone (spelling) uniform. I like this subject area and I struggle with the uniform.

Howdy Canbeans! Thanks for checking out this Leatherneck and commenting. I thought I was in for a rough time in simulating the herringbone twill, but it turned out easier than I imagined. Do small sections at a time and its a snap. Try it!
Joe

 

[Joe55]

Stunning work on the herringbone Joe. Really neat, straight and convincing!

The second set of pictures shows some harsh contrast in the face. If you want to you can blend these with some (repeated) filters of very much thinned intermediate skin tone. Only danger is the thin coats can get slightly shiny, so may be a touch of Tamiya flat in the mix will help.

As to weathering, you could just add a few spots of thinned brown (Vallejo burnt umber is nice, especially when mixed with a bit of Iraqi Sand and a touch of black) on a fwe places, just a few. This gives the impression of dirt, without having to muck up the whole thing.

Overall, absolutely stunning work. He really looks the part.

Cheers,
Adrian

Thanks Adrian! I appreciate the tips and suggestions. I'll have them in mind for the next project! How are things in your neck of the woods?

Joe

 

[Joe55]

Nice work. I was just in El Paso working at Ft Bliss.

Thanks IronMike! Next time you are in the desert southwest drop me a line!

Joe

 

[Joe55]

Nice job! I like this one.

Thanks AK! Or shall I call your Mr. Kalashnikov?

Joe

 

[Joe55]

It's a brilliant piece of painting Joe,I love the beard as well,your friend should be well pleased with it

Thank you smudger1960! He was really surprised and very happy with this bust. So much so that he posted pics of it in his facebook page and got a lot of comments.

Joe

 

[Mjølner]

Hi Joe,
very nice job, he is a good looking guy. But I do also have a something about the eyes.
I think the colour of the iris is a bit off to the bight side, but again it is a good piece

 

[Mirofsoft]

Yes Faithfull ..

 

[Babelfish]

Joe, this is superb.

I agree with the comments about him maybe being a bit too clean, but that takes nothing away from an otherwise beautiful paint job and I also understand the reasons you gave for doing it like that.

Bottom line is that you're painting it the way you see fit to pass on as a gift, and who are any of us to argue? Great job!

- Steve