WIP Critique Life 6th German Army Stalingrad 1942

[Rompy]

Hi pF,

This is my next project. Some WIP shots to share the rendering of the face

Comments and critiques are welcomed !

 

[Nap]

Hi Rompy,

Nice work mate are you using Kristal Klear for the lens ?

Look forward to seeing more on this

Thanks for sharing

Nap

 

[Rompy]

Hi Rompy,

Nice work mate are you using Kristal Klear for the lens ?

Look forward to seeing more on this

Thanks for sharing

Nap

Hi Nap,

Nothing done to the glasses ie its out of box. What is this krystal clear ?

 

[Kisifer]

Great flesh tones. I will follow this work...looks very promising.

Xenofon

 

[megroot]

Great start.

Marc

 

[jimmyoc]

First class

 

[swralph]

Looking good.

 

[Nap]

Hi Nap,

Nothing done to the glasses ie its out of box. What is this krystal clear ?

Hi ,

Micro Kristal Klear is a solution used to create windows its milky when put on , you work it around and capillary action(I think) fills the space it then drys clear = a lens

Forming small windows:
(1/4" or smaller) After the model has been painted, use a toothpick to apply Micro Kristal Klear around the edges of the window opening, drawing the material across to form a film across the entire opening. When dry, the film forms a very thin, clear pane of "glass". Clean up with water while wet.
Forming lenses:
Simply apply a drop of Micro Kristal Klear to a sheet of waxed paper and allow it to dry. Add a small bit of food colouring to colour the lenses.

Good link for You Tube ...hopefully....www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZ_ggnLYkPM

Nap

 

[Rompy]

Hi ,

Micro Kristal Klear is a solution used to create windows its milky when put on , you work it around and capillary action(I think) fills the space it then drys clear = a lens

Forming small windows:
(1/4" or smaller) After the model has been painted, use a toothpick to apply Micro Kristal Klear around the edges of the window opening, drawing the material across to form a film across the entire opening. When dry, the film forms a very thin, clear pane of "glass". Clean up with water while wet.
Forming lenses:
Simply apply a drop of Micro Kristal Klear to a sheet of waxed paper and allow it to dry. Add a small bit of food colouring to colour the lenses.



Good link for You Tube ...hopefully....www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZ_ggnLYkPM

Nap

Good stuff Nap !

 

[Wellington 33 & 76]

Could a ask a question about this, I have always struggled with paint faces, I have followed loads of painting course and still find it hard, but looking at this great work, how is it done, are the layers still wet before blending or are they dry!!!!!
Cheers

 

[Rompy]

Could a ask a question about this, I have always struggled with paint faces, I have followed loads of painting course and still find it hard, but looking at this great work, how is it done, are the layers still wet before blending or are they dry!!!!!
Cheers

Hi wellington 33&76, it can be done by both wet and dry methods. In the initial stages, i layer the paints over each other thinly to build up. Towards the finaly stages, i use a tiny bit of retarder to smoothen and blend.

 

[Rompy]

Here's a WIP on the tunic. About 80% done for now

 

[Ferris]

Very cool job on the uniform, nice contrast and tones!

Cheers
Adrian

 

[Rompy]

Here are some images of the completed tunic

Thanks to Nap's suggestion, i obtained some Krystal Klear and did the lenses for the glass and i like the effect

 

[Jeff T]

Very good work Rompy!

Looks excellent.


Cheer's,
Jeff.

 

[smudger1960]

That is a beautiful piece of work Rompy,the glasses look great with the crystal clear added and the field grey uniform looks great,I love the whole thing,very inspirational

 

[Nap]

Hi Rompy ,

Really like then painting on this bust , glasses work well ( going to use the same technique on Rob Lanes "Baldrick")

Like the leather equiptment effects

Thanks for sharing

Nap

 

[Gellso]

Lovely shading on the tunic.
Great work overall.

Grant

 

[Rompy]

Hi Rompy ,

Really like then painting on this bust , glasses work well ( going to use the same technique on Rob Lanes "Baldrick")

Like the leather equiptment effects

Thanks for sharing

Nap

Nap, i used a brush to spread kristal klear across the glasses. It is much easier than a toothpick. Toothpick is good for smaller holes.

 

[Rompy]

Thanks guys for the compliments. Still trying to find my "style"