Completed Last Stand at Watling Street

[DioramaArt]

Great to see such committed scratch building, something you don't see much of these days. But time to get selfish - for me, it's always a case of where did you get the heads? I'm not too aware of many female heads on the market.

David

Thank you David, the ladies heads I’ve used for the scene come from Sol miniatures, available on eBay or direct from their website. I think they are a South Korean company. Agreed though, not easy to get female heads in larger scale, most certainly would be useful aLso with different facial expressions.

 

[DioramaArt]

In tidy up and refine mode. Happy with the layout, and added small pins to locate the figures on the chariot to give greater support and longevity for transportation when the build is complete.

After four attempts to change Queen Boudicca’s face I’m almost happy with where it is. So once I’ve refined each piece I can start the painting process.

 

[valiant]

Hi Marcus - stirling work! If I may make one comment regarding Boudicca's open mouth..? Her bottom jaw/chin may need lowering, if the mouth is open - just an observation, not a criticism!!

 

[Banjer]

Marcus, purely a personal preference but I would lose the feathers from the headdress. A bit too Hollywood for me. That said I am not very knowledgeable on this period.

Nice modelling skills being shown as usual.

Bill

 

[blaster]

Oh YES!!! Can’t wait for you to slap paint on this. Rgds Victor.

 

[1969]

Lovely composition Marcus, the use of the horn to give extra height works well.
Cheers
Steve

 

[KenBoyle]

Extremely impressive work Marcus! Can't wait to see it painted!

Cheers,
Ken

 

[Nap]

Marcus

Now that's a action packed base , lots to get painting on

Ref helmet feathers , still not keen , I know you've researched well but looking at piece they seem to block out mother ? ......just my thoughts ...yes I know again!!!!!?..LOL

All credit to you for the modelling here , skill for sure

Thanks for updates

Nap

 

[DioramaArt]

Having had a bad case of the lurgy I’m back. Not painted anything in five months so a bit rusty but getting into it slowly.

 

[Nap]

Hi Marcus

Glad the lurgy is no more and your back painting ......thought you said you were rusty !....looks good to me

Nice work on the chariot and that poor Roman ...needs a plaster or two !

Shield is nice as well

Of course the ladies are equally as effective

Looking forward to seeing more

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Henk]

Wow, you've really done an outstanding job on this. Rusty my behind... :-D
I like the shields, and little details like the way the daughter is holding the sword.

 

[1969]

Nice to see you back on this again mate, the dead Roman looks like he fought to the end with all his wounds.
Cheers
Steve

 

[Helm]

Amazing work, looks great
Steve

 

[Scotty]

Excellent work, glad to hear you're on the mend. This is coming along nicely.
Best wishes,
Scotty.

 

[Redcap]

Absolutely brilliant and the realism is astonishing.

Gary

 

[custer760]

This is absolutely excellent !!! The whole composition and positioning of figures is perfect and gives great balance,painting is superb...love it Marcus..Bravo !!!
Regards
Pete

 

[TERRYSOMME1916]

Another amazing creation, all that green putty makes me shake, you certainly have a fearless approach and its a pleasure seeing your work progress through to completion.
TERRY

 

[KenBoyle]

Beautiful Marcus!

Cheers,
Ken

 

[Oda]

A tour de force in every perceivable way!!!!!!Mighty inspiring,makes you want to take up modelling or try harder if you are already at it.A sound artistic composition and proof that nothing is impossible where there is passion and dedication.

Oda.

 

[DioramaArt]

Thank you all for your words of encouragement, it was a real motivator to progress the work.

As I’ve been on annual leave this week, I’ve managed to finish the scene in time, to take to Milton Keynes model show on Sunday.