WIP Critique Australian Aborigine, 75mm Alliance Miniatures

[Tony Dawe]

Hi guys

I’ve spent the past couple of months building an M113 kit for a bit of a change, but now I’m starting a new figure.
The skin colour will become darker once I add oils over the acrylic base coat. The kit itself is very well sculpted and well researched.

 

[Jed]

Nice looking figure

 

[Wings5797]

Look forward to watching this take shape Tony.
A great subject
All the best
Keith

 

[Nap]

Hi Tony

Wondered when you would get this on your bench ....

Are you using the same mixes as the bust you did from Alliance

Following with interest

Nap

 

[Tony Dawe]

Thanks guys. I always appreciate your support.

Nap, I never paint two figures the same way, so this one will be different from the bust, however the final result will hopefully be similar.

 

[Steve Ski]

Nice change of venue Tony!

 

[Tony Dawe]

Thanks for all your comments guys. Here’s where I’ve got to after three sessions. Still working in acrylics but will start on oils soon.

 

[Nap]

Hi Tony

Coming along very nicely with the oils later going to really bring him alive

Looking forward to seeing how treat the scarring on him

Thanks for sharing

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[arj]

That's coming on a treat Tony.
Looking forward to the next stage.

Cheers,
Andrew

 

[Tony Dawe]

After a long day with the oils, I’ve reached the point where I’m happy with the skin tones. The head, wunda shield and boomerang are now fixed.

I’ll give the paint and day or two to dry before adding the ceremonial white paint on the skin.

 

[Steve Ski]

I'd say you nailed the flesh tones quite well

 

[Wings5797]

Super progress Tony

Best regards
Keith

 

[Tony Dawe]

Thanks Ski, flesh tones for such dark skin are subtly different.

Thanks Keith, I’ll post a few more pics soon.

 

[Tony Dawe]

White paint added. I’ve also applied a thin coat of Vallejo Crackle Medium over the White to simulate the natural flaking due to movement of the body. Next step is to start on the groundwork.

 

[AllianceMiniatures]

White paint added. I’ve also applied a thin coat of Vallejo Crackle Medium over the White to simulate the natural flaking due to movement of the body. Next step is to start on the groundwork.
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well done Tony! it turned out great!! I like it! Fine

 

[Tony Dawe]

Final pics. I had a lot of fun with this figure. Happy with the final result. Thanks for the comments on this post.

 

[Wings5797]

Great finish Tony.
Looking at the close up explodedshot shotso really shows your detail to the full.
Very impressed my friend.
Keith

 

[Steve Ski]

What a wrap up Bro, excellent!!

 

[Tony Dawe]

Thanks Kieth and Steve
I always appreciate your comments and encouragement.