WIP Here They Come ! - Coldstream Guard - Hougomount / Waterloo 1815 - Part 2

[smudger1960]

I've now started to paint and weather the wall sections,for this I've used mainly GW acrylic colours ranging from red,flesh,ochre and stone mixed to different shades,I've added some glass using plastic sheet and added some broken window panes,I've also added some bits of glass to the window ledge.
I used some burnt sienna and burnt umber oil washes thinned down to tone the acrylic colours down a little.
Shading and stains were added using neat oils.
I always write down the techniques I use for painting and weathering buildings because I need to use some of this colour when it comes to finishing the bust,this is to make it blend into surroundings without it looking odd,basically I don't want a pristine uniform in a weathered building,it has to feel as one unit.

I've started to add the shoulder wings to the bust using magic sculp,I still have some more work to do on these before I can call them complete.

I will now move round to the right side of the wall and complete the same way as I did the left side.

 

[malc]

Great idea love it

 

[misfit151]

Wow Brian .... what can you say... excellent you have inspired me to have a go at this.. love the window frame and glass...brilliant keep em coming ..regards Mike

 

[megroot]

This one is gonna blow me away.
Great inspiration.

Marc

 

[IronMike]

Brilliant idea.

 

[Viking Bob]

Wow Brian, this is looking fantastic, love the window detail and the wings you have added to the shoulders.
This is top notch work.
Regards

 

[Merryweather]

I'm not really a fan of 'action' busts, but this really does it for me, it's inspired!

 

[Steve Brodie]

What a crackin idea, and looking very good to boot

 

[Bootneck]

What a great way to display a bust. Well done.

Peter.

 

[paulr3260]

I love this bust. Beautiful window with wall addition................

 

[bucsfan21]

Brian, You are doing an excellent job on the building, window for the Coldstream Guards Bust! You have evaluated the bust! Really like the weathering and panes of glass. Nice touches. Can't wait to see this finished! Your bust is one of my favorite works from the 2015 year. It will definitely be my screen saver when finished.

Happy Holidays, Terry Martin-member of the Atlanta Miniature Figure Society

 

[chailey]

Fabulous, looking forward to seeing this one painted up!

Steve

 

[samson]

this one i really like looking forward to more .great idea.

 

[Ray Mootsey]

Hello, great concept, I really enjoy what you have done, keep up the great work .Ray

 

[smudger1960]

Great idea love it

Many thanks malc

 

[smudger1960]

Wow Brian .... what can you say... excellent you have inspired me to have a go at this.. love the window frame and glass...brilliant keep em coming ..regards Mike

Many thanks Mike for your coments,it's a great bust mate and fits my plans perfectly

 

[smudger1960]

This one is gonna blow me away.
Great inspiration.

Marc

Many thanks Marc,I hope to make a great job of it

 

[smudger1960]

Brilliant idea.

Many thanks Mike

 

[smudger1960]

Wow Brian, this is looking fantastic, love the window detail and the wings you have added to the shoulders.
This is top notch work.
Regards

Many thanks bob,the bust is great as it is as you painted your great version,however I always had the Hougomount idea in mind for this bust so I needed to add the wings as only the light companies were situated inside the building

 

[smudger1960]

I'm not really a fan of 'action' busts, but this really does it for me, it's inspired!

Many thanks my friend,it's a great bust and I'm pleasespd my work has inspired you,many thanks