David Spencer
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I wonder how practical those helmets were?
It looks like it would be unbalanced.
It looks like it would be unbalanced.
Completed Hospitaller 13c
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That's a good question, I'm sure they must've have been relatively well balanced, but I bet they were uncomfortable and hot to wear.
Malc
I've now fitted the cloak in position, sadly it didn't fit as well as I'd hoped. It left a 2mm gap at the back by the hood.
This has been filled with Magic-Sculpt, I also need to make an adjustment near the clasp over the figures right shoulder.
With regard to the cross on the shield, I'd originally thought to try and make a template and mark the cross out using an airbrush.
This going quite go to plan, so I ended up doing it all freehand.
It needs a little tidying up, before adding further detail and weathering.
Please click on the thumbnail for a larger image.
Malc
This has been filled with Magic-Sculpt, I also need to make an adjustment near the clasp over the figures right shoulder.
With regard to the cross on the shield, I'd originally thought to try and make a template and mark the cross out using an airbrush.
This going quite go to plan, so I ended up doing it all freehand.
It needs a little tidying up, before adding further detail and weathering.
Please click on the thumbnail for a larger image.
Malc
David Spencer
A Fixture
Looks good from here.
BRAN
Well-Known Member
It's taking on a beautiful appearance....
Briggsy
PlanetFigure Supporter
I'll bet the cloak fit perfectly before painting, the shield looks bloody good. Got to admit to not using an airbrush because I spend more time cleaning the damn thing than painting with it.
Cheers Kev
Cheers Kev
Cheers Simon, the cloak did fit better before painting, but not perfectly, there was still a gap. fingers crossed I can make good all the issues.
Cleaning a airbrush can take a little time, but can be worth it in the long run, although on this occasion, I'm very pleased with the finish on the cross, no brush marks.
With my dodgy hands I wasn't expecting to get a neat finish as I did.
Malc
DEL
A Fixture
The cloak was always a poor fit on this model. The trick was to get the balance of filling and filing as near to right as you can. I'd say you've done a very decent job of that.
Heraldry is always a bit of a trade off some genuine historical examples are spectacularly detailed and accurate representations of symbols and images others are much more 'abstract'.
Always liked the approach Pete Armstrong of the sadly missed Border Miniatures took which was to an extent embrace the hand painted and asymmetrical approach of originals.
Heraldry is always a bit of a trade off some genuine historical examples are spectacularly detailed and accurate representations of symbols and images others are much more 'abstract'.
Always liked the approach Pete Armstrong of the sadly missed Border Miniatures took which was to an extent embrace the hand painted and asymmetrical approach of originals.
Hi Malc
Apologies for not posting ..life issues ! ....this is looking good , do like the leather work , as for the cloak , nice bit of putty work.....You’ll definately match it in
The shield cross looks good so far
Looking forward to seeing more
Have a good time at the bench
Nap
Apologies for not posting ..life issues ! ....this is looking good , do like the leather work , as for the cloak , nice bit of putty work.....You’ll definately match it in
The shield cross looks good so far
Looking forward to seeing more
Have a good time at the bench
Nap
Cheers Nap, Unfortunately when I went to make further progress this morning, I noticed the fit of the cloak over the figures right shoulder wasn't right.
I had no choice but to carefully remove it and start again. Thankfully this time it fitted better, then it was just a matter of adding the filler and putting it aside to dry.
Malc
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Looking great!
Briggsy
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He's looking great Malc, the cloak is all blended and weathered just nicely, really good going mate.
Cheers Simon
Cheers Simon
Steve Ski
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I'm running out of quips to add to my comments, and I've been tardy getting to your work, Malc, my bad. Winter prep is taking up most of my time and everything else, as life is, but I finally get a look-see at your progress, excellent, looking mighty fine to me. Ruck On, Brother!
Hi Malc
Well done on the second putty work on the cloak , must admit painting this much black scares me but your really pulling this piece together , like the worn look
Look forward to seeing more
Have fun @ the bench
Nap
Well done on the second putty work on the cloak , must admit painting this much black scares me but your really pulling this piece together , like the worn look
Look forward to seeing more
Have fun @ the bench
Nap
Thanks Simon, I'm quite pleased with the way the fading and weathering has turned out.
Malc
