Lab54 1/16 Scottish Laird XIII Century

[Graham]

This has been a nice little bust to paint. A couple of new things for me especially the ‘mock tartan’ have challenged me because my freehand painting is not good. Still, quite happy with him. Decided not to go with the blue cross warpaint as per box art. Can always add it later if I get good enough at it.

The bust is 1/16 scale Lab-54 bought from El Greco. As usual, the paint is W&N Artisan water soluble oils for face and Castle Artists acrylic for the rest. Metal is Darkstar Steel with slight highlights using Castle Acrylic silver.

Again, many thanks for the supportive comments in the WIP, it really means a lot. Next up, American Civil War..... they don’t call me fickle for nothing

 

[swralph]

Excellent paintwork Graham .
The Tartan looks great .

 

[Graham]

Excellent paintwork Graham .
The Tartan looks great .

Thanks Ralph, it could be sharper but I will get there one day

 

[MoboSchreuder]

Excellent job and nice paintwork

Mobo

 

[Nap]

Hi Graham

That's looking the business , another one for the cabinet , nicely painted on the flesh tones , particularly like the hair and no blue cross on it

Thanks for sharing

Nap

 

[Graham]

Excellent job and nice paintwork

Mobo

Much appreciated Mobo

 

[Graham]

Hi Graham

That's looking the business , another one for the cabinet , nicely painted on the flesh tones , particularly like the hair and no blue cross on it

Thanks for sharing

Nap

No, I think the blue cross can stay in Hollywood . Thanks for your support

 

[bagelman1952]

Splendid job and I still say the face is your best to date.

 

[Graham]

Splendid job and I still say the face is your best to date.

Thanks Ken

 

[Graham]

Can I just ask anyone who looks at this if they could ‘suggest’ what they would have done different so I can look at it from your perspective too please? That way I may be able to improve on the next one by doing something I may not have thought of.

 

[Whitney]

Great job on this one brother

 

[Chrisr]

Graham,

This is a lovely piece of work and boy have we seen a steady improvement since the Airfix Grenadier of the Guard a few months ago. OK it may not be in the same standard as the 'Master Painters' on a very complex piece of work, like one of those complicated Napoleonics with lace and braid everywhere, but this is a very nice job of painting. The face, hair, and hair braids are especially well done. I have trouble getting the leatherwork looking realistic, but I can't suggest how to do it better as I am not as good as you. Its a pleasure to see someone enjoying the hobby as much as you are, and improving with each project.

Warm regards
Chris

 

[Graham]

Great job on this one brother

Many thanks Whitney

 

[Graham]

Graham,

This is a lovely piece of work and boy have we seen a steady improvement since the Airfix Grenadier of the Guard a few months ago. OK it may not be in the same standard as the 'Master Painters' on a very complex piece of work, like one of those complicated Napoleonics with lace and braid everywhere, but this is a very nice job of painting. The face, hair, and hair braids are especially well done. I have trouble getting the leatherwork looking realistic, but I can't suggest how to do it better as I am not as good as you. Its a pleasure to see someone enjoying the hobby as much as you are, and improving with each project.

Warm regards
Chris

Many thanks Chris, much appreciated

 

[phil_h]

Glad to see him finished! I agree with the others, this is your best yet.
Phil

 

[Graham]

Glad to see him finished! I agree with the others, this is your best yet.
Phil

Much appreciated Phil

 

[Viking Bob]

I think you have done rather well with this bust Graham, looks superb.

 

[Graham]

I think you have done rather well with this bust Graham, looks superb.

Thanks Bob, I am trying to drop the high contrast face painting in favour of a softer more naturalistic look.

 

[arj]

Very nice work Graham
I particularly like the face.
I agree with all previous comments that this is your best work to date.

Cheers,
Andrew

 

[Graham]

Very nice work Graham
I particularly like the face.
I agree with all previous comments that this is your best work to date.

Cheers,
Andrew

Thanks Andrew, really appreciate that