Completed Critique Carl Reids bust, Sergeant Masterson, Spain 1811

[Ben-nl]

Hello,

I present you my next (large) bust. It is the 1/9 Sergeant Masterson, with the captured French eagle.
The bust is sculpted by Carl Reid, produced by Stormtroopers: http://www.stormtrooperminiatures.co.uk/pedestal-pieces-19th-scale-busts.html
Painted with Humbrol Enamels and metal colours from Fredericus Rex Printers Ink.

I hope you like it.

Ben

 

[Nap]

Hi Ben


That looks great like the colur he has in his hand and the uniform red .....

Thanks for sharing

Nap

 

[baronband]

An excellent paint job. I am working on this now, I hope I can get mine half this good, great work. A great historical bust too

John

 

[baronband]

If the Red coat was painted in enamels I would love to know how you got that look. Very realistic

John

 

[ellie]

very nice paint job well done.

ian

 

[pgarri27]

Good painting.

 

[housecarl]

Lovely piece Ben.

 

[Ventress]

Brilliant piece!

 

[Ben-nl]

Hi John, thanks for your comments.
Usually I use a mix of red (nr 60) and dark red (nr 153) as basic colour. The first shadow I use a mix of dark green (nr 30) with dark red (nr 153). For dark shadow I add some black (nr 33). Highlighted with basiccolour and more red (nr 60). Highlighted with a mix of red (nr 60 ) and flesh (nr 61). To get a dirty look, I use some shades of dark tan (nr 26), leather brown (nr 133), brown (nr 62) and black (nr 33). All matt varnished with TESTORS spray lacquer.
I hope it helps.

Ben

 

[BarrieHynd]

Brilliant

Barrie

 

[smudger1960]

Another very nice piece Ben

 

[Viking Bob]

Fantastic paintwork.
Bob

 

[Perseas]

Excellent work Ben as usual!
Congratulations!!!

 

[carl reid]

Lovely job Ben!

Carl

 

[megroot]

Weer geweldig Ben.
Topwerk.

Marc

 

[yoshi]

Heel mooi werk Ben, Looking good Ben. Great Job!

 

[Ben-nl]

Thanks all. It is a lot of paintingwork, but a really nice one to do! I hope there is more coming this kind of busts...
Ben

 

[Ben-nl]

Hi Carl, is there coming of this kind of busts?

 

[swralph]

Very nicely painted.
Ralph.

 

[Ben-nl]

THANKS Ralph