ANZAC Gallipoli - 1915

[Anzac1915]

Hi everyone,

I have been visiting this site for a couple of months now and Andrew (Specmod) has been encouraging me to have a go at some figures. I have completed my first figure and thought that this would be the best forum to get some honest, constructive feedback. Whilst I know I have a long way to go it was an enjoyable build and I was happy with the way that it turned out.

Some details:

The figure depicted is an ANZAC infantryman during the Gallipoli campaign. It is a 120mm from AC Models in NZ. It is one of his earlier pieces in white metal (I believe they are now all in resin). It is painted in a combination of acrylics from Lifecolor (Flesh set), Vallejo Model Colour, Derwent Mini's and Citadel Inks and washes.

All comments would be most welcome

Regards
Greg

 

[Guy]

Welcome to the planet Greg. I like what you have done. I would try for more contrast in your flesh as well as the clothing. Excellent work.

 

[megroot]

Welcome Greg,
I hope you like it here.
The figure is really nice painted. As Guy mentioned some more shading will do the job.

marc

 

[amcairns]

Greg,
You,ve done a good job with the acrylics,Well done.
Andy

 

[tonydawe]

G'day Greg,

Welcome to the Planet mate. Great to have another Aussie on board.

For a first effort I'd say you've done an outstanding job on this figure. You clearly have a good eye and it will improve with practice.

As some of the others have commented, your flesh tones could do with some more contrast. I like the base and the groundwork.

Overall,a very good effort.

 

[Chas Young]

Nice piece, he has a real authentic look about him.

I never feel experienced enough to comment on figure painting, so I can only echo the opinions of others in that the fleshtones could be varied a bit.

Uniform and pose is excellent. Well done mate.

Chas

 

[PHIL WALDEN]

Morning my friend,....
perhaps a very light wash of artist oils," Burnt Sienna " 75% turps 25% colour, and the tip of your brush a little boiled linseed oil, remember just the tip,.. this will give you a light suntan and will settle in the low spots...perhaps you may require a second application,the look of the figure will tell you...

Phil...

 

[vergilius]

lovely piece, greg