WIP Critique Highlander, 120mm Pilipili

[Landrotten Highlander]

Heather, stones, sheep..... and the necessary spote of rain?

 

[Wayneb]

I think you're good enough with you're own imagination; Once you add the dog you'll be all set. It's going to be nice.

Wayne

 

[Dr Bison]

... I’m going all out to make this scene look realistically Scottish. Any suggestions?

If he's dry, you'll have to add some millions of midges...

 

[Tony Dawe]

Thanks again guys

I purchased a pressed board craft jewellery box from my local hardware store (Bunnings for my A/NZ mates) for $12. I’ve hacked and gouged out a profile for the base and glued the box lid under the base to created a slightly elevated base.

As you can see, the base has been filled with polystyrene and will be textured and add a few rocks to create a stream bed and waterfall.

I’m making it up as I go along, so this will probably won’t end up looking like this.

 

[Nap]

Hi Tony

Boy that's looking good

....reckon the base needs a tad more ...lol

Great use of the box as well ...look forward to seeing the project develop , midges and rain allowing ..oh and of course that wee beastie Mc Haggis

Following and thanks for sharing



Nap

 

[Steve Ward]

Thanks again for your comments and likes. Progress has been slow but the elements are starting to come together.



The border collie is painted and now waiting for me to complete the groundwork.



That’s my next priority. I’m going all out to make this scene look realistically Scottish. Any suggestions?

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Some chip wrappers, an empty bottle of Buckfast and a couple of cans of Tenants Super lager? As a Scot I can say these things! I love the way the figure is posed sat on your plinth. Perhaps on a rocky outcrop surrounded with heather or on a bench a bothy?

 

[Tony Dawe]

Hey Steve, I think I’ll go with the rocky outcrop and heather.

Not sure if Tennants Super was around in the 1700’s ( I’m happy to be proved wrong on that).

Cheers Nap . I know it’s not a bust so I really appreciate your encouragement mate.

 

[Nap]

Hey Steve, I think I’ll go with the rocky outcrop and heather.

Not sure if Tennants Super was around in the 1700’s ( I’m happy to be proved wrong on that).

Cheers Nap . I know it’s not a bust so I really appreciate your encouragement mate.

Hi Tony

Always a pleasure to comment on your art mate

Nap

 

[Tony Dawe]

Another couple of days work on preparing the scenic base.

From a narrative perspective, I want to show a peaceful moment of quiet reflection between the Highlander and his faithful companion before he leaves his home for the start of the Spring fighting season.

No paint added yet, and still a lot of details to add.

 

[Nap]

Hi Tony

Time well spent there on that groundwork ..comng on nicely

Thanks for sharing

Nap

 

[Tony Dawe]

Further update on the base. First pour of clear resin to simulate water in the stream bed.

 

[MCPWilk]

Very impressive and superbly done.

Mike

 

[Nap]

Hi Tony

Looking good ...how many more resin pours will you do ?

Hard to believe what's underneath this

Watching with interest

Nap

 

[Cannonball]

This is coming on great guns Tony. Love what your doing with the base/groundwork.

 

[housecarl]

All looks very impressive Tony.

 

[Wayneb]

Interesting base.....might I ask what you used for your grass tufts?...….I'm thinking this whole piece is going to be very impressive.

Wayne

 

[Tony Dawe]

Second pour of clear resin is now completed. The groundwork is almost finished now and I’ve placed the Highlander and his dog on the base to give you some idea of how they will look when it’s all done.
What do you think?

 

[Dr Bison]

It's absolutely lovely. Can't wait to see what it'll look like once it's done.

 

[Tony Dawe]

Hi guys

Final additions to the groundwork have made a real improvement to the realism. Still adding detail to the Highlander and the dog to add grime and dirt. Sorry about the crappy iPhone pics.

I hope you like it.

 

[Landrotten Highlander]

Very nice work,
I particularly like the effects you managed to achieve with your water