WIP Critique Le Boudin

[Briggsy]

Nice work, Simon!

Cheers Steve, like I said to David though he needs reworking.

Simon

 

[David Spencer]

Thanks for that, I'm going to do some reworking on the figure though as I'm not entirely happy with him, how drastic I don't know yet.

Belgium was nice but damn cold, the beer is always good though.

Simon

Maybe his arms could adopt a little more swing, to represent marching/walking?

 

[Briggsy]

Maybe his arms could adopt a little more swing, to represent marching/walking?

Yes he definitely needs something, I thought as he's supposed to be singing a drink or just a pipe might be nice.

Simon

 

[Briggsy]

Right I'll get straight into it, I wasn't happy with the pose of this fella. He was too tall, he looked wooden and just simply uninspiring. Therefore;



A bit drastic may be but it had to be done, the worst bit was snapping the peak of the kepi as it took about 3 or 4 sessions to get right. Superglue to the rescue so that turned out well enough.

He now has his head tipped back a bit making the fact he is singing a bit more obvious. His left arm is a little more relaxed and his right arm is more animated. The legs are repinned and with a more relaxed stance. Lots of work to do to make good the changes but he looks better, well I think so at any rate.



Hope you all like it cos I'm not changing it again!

Simon

 

[MalcC]

Wow, that was brave, but if you weren't happy, it was the right thing to do.
The pose is much better.

Malc

 

[Malkie]

You have certainly succeeded in making him more animated, like you I am rarely satisfied with the finished figure. I don't consider myself anything of a perfectionist just someone who would like to get it right.

Malkie

 

[BRAN]

I prefer this last version, well done simon. You see, I put a crying smiley for fun when you mentioned that France lost....

 

[Briggsy]

Malc and Malkie, many thanks gents I feel happier with him now, still got a fair bit of patching up to do but it's better than not enjoying it.

Simon

 

[Briggsy]

I prefer this last version, well done simon. You see, I put a crying smiley for fun when you mentioned that France lost....

Thank you Bran. Yes I saw your emoji, it was a good game and both teams deserved the victory, when a game comes down to one point you know you have been entertained. Mind you with Ntamack and Dupont you are a hard team to beat. So until next time!

Simon

 

[Briggsy]

Rather like the six million dollar man I have rebuilt the dismembered Legionnaire. Also given him a prop that I'm sure he'll appreciate.



Let the putty dry and I can start to paint, but not this week as it's half term and I'm gonna get Granddaughtered tomorrow. Some silly fool, her mother, introduced her to having her nails painted so it could be a colourful day, for me!!

Simon

 

[Malkie]

Your additions have certainly put more life in to the figure, he looks more like a singing legionnaire.

Malkie

 

[Merryweather]

Oh much better.
I didn't have a problem with him before but you've certainly improved him

 

[BRAN]

Very nice this legionnaire Simon. Take good care of your granddaughter, between grandfathers who look after their grandchildren, we understand each other perfectly....

 

[MalcC]

The addition of the tankard is brilliant.

Malc

 

[Przeborz]

Looks great with a mug of beer! Regards
Przebor

 

[Briggsy]

Malkie, Neil, Bran, Malc and Przebor, thank you gentlemen I am pleased you all like him. I really wasn't happy with him but I'm quite happy now, especially with the beer, I have more in common with him!

It wasn't the easiest reconstruction but worth the effort.

As for my Granddaughter Bran, I love her to bits and would do anything for her, however I am always grateful when I hand her back to my daughter!!!

Simon

 

[Steve Ski]

That'll work, Amigo!

 

[NigelR]

That's brave of you Simon (re-posing the figure I meant, not having your granddaughter....). It must have been quite a big decision but it's worth it and you managed to reassemble the bits pretty quickly. The new pose looks better IMO and I'm sure he will appreciate his addition! Looking forward to seeing some paint on this.....

 

[Nap]

Hi Simon

Good to have you back my goodness you’ve been busy with the razor saw !!!

Liking the changes and the addition of the foaming ale is a nice touch....hope you carried out extensive market research

Looking forward to seeing more...see you next week

Have fun whatever you do

Happy brushes

Nap

 

[MarquisMini]

I really like the additions Simon, this Legionnaire Is getting better and better .
It will definitrly be an interesting piece when done.
Cheers!