Completed Critique Knight of the holy sepulchre order

[Konrad]

Hello, everyone.
Let me show you my work finished before.

This model contains 3 first experiences for me.

1.first mounted model
2.first 54mm model
3.first large ground work

I usually like relatively large models(75mm or 90mm) because one 54mm figure looks too small to display. But I was stunned by the example of pegaso models painted by Mr.Cartacci, so I decided to try 54mm model.
As a result, I like it very much. This figure is mounted and have a standard so it looked not too small and looked good.
One more trial was large groundwork. One of my acquaintance "Sukottu san" is very good at making ground work. I was largely influenced. I tried to express vertical expansion(?) or layer composition(?)( I don't how can I say. I mean I wanted to express the height: Brigde, horse, knight and standard.)

This model took much time to be finished, but I had tons of fun.
I hope you like him.

 

[Ferris]

Excellent work Makoto!
The multi-level setup is very well done. Simple, yet effective.
The pattern at the coat is extremely well done!
A very nice piece, congratulations.

Cheers,
Adrian

 

[petermh]

very well painted particulary the pattern design onthe cloak. How did you manage to get the design so regular

 

[Konrad]

Thank you for the compliment, Adrian!
I should've said " the multi-level setup", shouldn't I? I learned a new English expression.

The patterns on the coat was very tough to paint, but I think it is very effective.

 

[Konrad]

Thank you, Peter!

How did I paint the pattern?
Well...just patience

at first I tried to make a template, but it was too small to made it.
I used a masking tape as a guide to draw straight lines. Then I painted the patterns("+" like pattern)freehand between the straight lines. I used oil paints so if I made a mistake, it was easy to erase with terpentine.

I know it's not the answer you expected, but actually just patience.

 

[housecarl]

Superb work on all levels.
Carl.

 

[kaz6120]

OMG This is really splendid! I'm really really moved, impressed, and shocked! Excellent in all aspects.

 

[Jeff]

This is really beautiful. It seems like people are afraid to give a holy knight any sort of flash, but they surly had it. They still do. Even in a holy order rich dress was a way to show status, and wealth. The cape with the rich border is a great way to show that. The subtle weathering gives him the look of a knight on campaign. It is hard to believe that this is your first mounted figure. The horse is superbly painted and it is also a white horse which is also quite challenging to pull off. This works on every level. Wonderful work.

 

[gordy]

OMG This is really splendid! I'm really really moved, impressed, and shocked! Excellent in all aspects.

Agreed +1 Splendid work Makoto

 

[templar magister]

very good work in all levels.Superb base,horse,pattern bravo!!!!
Christos

 

[Guy]

Awesome work Makoto. A real beautiful work of art.

 

[unknown01]

Wow! Makoto Great!
I think all your 3 experiments are successful.
Drawing with the design of the mantle, is indeed it's amazing.
Indeed the ground work is also wonderful.
I can't do such wonderful ground work.
I have regard in your challenge spirit.
I was quite moved.
I congratulate completion.
You'd also make us be surprised at the next work.

Mitsutaka.

 

[megroot]

Outstanding work.
The painting of the figure and the basework is great.

Marc

 

[gudel]

Compliment, very good work
gus

 

[rheath]

Beautiful stuff and dramatically/romantically posed here well done.

 

[Alex]

Simple amazing... Painting, composition... Incredible!

Alex

 

[Gary D]

I can almost feel the cold wind blowing... excellent work.

Gary

 

[Konrad]

thanks for your comment, Carl

 

[Konrad]

Thank you for your kind and lavish comment, Kazufumi, Gordy
I'm glad my model moved someone.

I'm always moved in this planet figure, too.

 

[Konrad]

Thank you for your very careful observation and comment, Jeff.
I think painting white horse is a difficult task, but it's very eye-catching.