Arabian Knight - Youngs Miniatures

[phil_h]

Hello Everybody,

I've just finished my latest project - the 200mm Arabian Knight bust from Youngs Miniatures. He was very, very enjoyable to paint, and was painted exclusively in oils.
There is also a highly detailed step by step that covers the entire painting process including all the freehands, textures, metals, and face painting that can be found here.

Thanks for looking!
-Phil

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[arj]

WOW!! ...and WOW!! again.
What a wonderful example of superb precision painting Phil.
Very, very well done.

Cheers,
Andrew

 

[Malkie]

He looks stunning, a credit to your skills.

Malkie

 

[BRAN]

Your work will undoubtedly serve as a reference for many members who will want to paint this magnificent bust.

 

[Briggsy]

Fantastic work Phil and an enjoyable, informative SBS. A real stand out piece, so what's next through your talented hands?

Simon

 

[clubcat]

Fanastic job Phil and a great SBS to boot. My only comment is that for a personage of fairly high standing vis-a-vis his dress and armour, I would think his leatherwork would be fancy too (dyed morocco leather? possibly tooled too) not worn, although saying that I love how you have achieved the worn effect.
Melanie

 

[Steve Ski]

Perfection once again, Phil. Thanks for the SBS, very well done and thorough. Oilers Rock!

 

[NigelR]

Absolutely superb and yet another wonderful SBS. Bravo!

 

[MalcC]

WOW!, superb work. What a stunner.

Malc

 

[phil_h]

WOW!! ...and WOW!! again.
What a wonderful example of superb precision painting Phil.
Very, very well done.

Cheers,
Andrew

Thank you very much Andrew. Glad you like him!!

 

[phil_h]

He looks stunning, a credit to your skills.

Malkie

Thanks Malkie!

 

[phil_h]

Your work will undoubtedly serve as a reference for many members who will want to paint this magnificent bust.

Thank you very much for the kind words Bran!

 

[phil_h]

Fantastic work Phil and an enjoyable, informative SBS. A real stand out piece, so what's next through your talented hands?

Simon

Thank you Simon. As far what's next, there are two projects - one a 75mm crusader from Pegaso that was released years ago, and a 75mm vignette from N-S productions. I'm continuing on with the crusader/Saracen theme...

 

[phil_h]

Fanastic job Phil and a great SBS to boot. My only comment is that for a personage of fairly high standing vis-a-vis his dress and armour, I would think his leatherwork would be fancy too (dyed morocco leather? possibly tooled too) not worn, although saying that I love how you have achieved the worn effect.
Melanie

Thank Melanie - I'm glad you enjoyed the SBS. I'd have to agree with you there regarding the leather - he probably would've had something fancier... maybe on the next one!

 

[phil_h]

Perfection once again, Phil. Thanks for the SBS, very well done and thorough. Oilers Rock!

Thanks Steve... and yes Oiler do rock... there is nothing better to get you through a long freehand session like Iron Maiden! (Which is what was on during every painting session for this bust )

 

[phil_h]

Absolutely superb and yet another wonderful SBS. Bravo!

Thanks Nigel!

 

[phil_h]

WOW!, superb work. What a stunner.

Malc

Thanks Malc, much appreciated!

 

[Nap]

Hi Phil

Just going to 109% agree with all comments a super piece of artwork ..brilliant result , great SBS as well



Look forward to seeing more with the next projects

Happy brushes

Nap

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[Canterbury Coxswain]

Phil,
You've done it again [in my very short time on this 'planet'] and you have inspired me with what can be achieved with just oils, in such detail! If I could get to just a fraction of these skills, in the few years left on this planet, I would go to the large 'work-bench in the sky' a very happy modeller!
Just wonderful. Thanks.
Kim

 

[Oda]

Pure brush magic.

Oda.