Metal Models

[Guy]

Here is where the Flat is at tonight. I have drybrushed out the hat with the final drybrush being white to give it more highlight. The fur was drybrushed as well as the tail along the back. You can see some of the drybrushing going on the hair but I don't worry about that as I am not doing the hair right now. The same goes for the feather. it couldn't help but get some of the drybrushing on it but this will be taken care of later.

 

[Guy]

On this step you see where I have outlined all the deep folds with black and also along the edge and the center blanket design. For all intents and purpose I pretty much ignore the blanket design as though it wasn't there as I will drybrush tomorrow and it will be smudged with a light red then. Looking closely you will see that I have covered the base red color with a "Daylight Red" color (compare to the center blanket design red) and the next step will be to blend the 2 colors ( Daylight Red & Weathered Black) so as to eliminate the sharp line between the 2 colors. I feather the black into the red thus causing the red to darken some.

 

[Guy]

The end result of the blending and shading coming to this point. Tonight I will flat coat all the fur where the red touches the fur so when I drybrush tomorrow the red drybrush will wipe right off as I get messy going into all the areas needed. Any questions ......post away.

Guy

 

[Guy]

Here we are Saturday morning after drybrushing the red blanket, swipeing the red off the brown fur after the drybrushing and giving the cream colored piping and black their first coat. I still have alot of detail work to do on the piping and have yet to put in the eyes. any and all comments welcome.

Guy

 

[Guy]

Here is a preview of the next Indian. It is the top half of Poste Militaire's Crow Warrior. I have already mounted the bottom half onto the base and done the groundwork. I've been working on the Crow for about a week now and have gotten this far. Also in the works is another Poste Miliatire, Ashgasaru , Japanese Samurai, which I just finished the flesh on. ( gosh....all this time when you retire.)

Guy

 

[Joe Hudson]

Guy,

You are quite the busy man! I like how the flat is coming along. Really some nice work on the blanket. I look forward to seeing the crow. Have you thought of doing the 54 mm Crazy Horse from Andrea or have you already painted him?

Joe

 

[Guy]

Thanks for the kind words Joe,
I've got him on my wish list Joe, We'll have to wait to see what SAnta brings. I have the Andrea Buffalo Dancer but he is still in the Drawer waiting his turn for the bench.

Guy

 

[Joe Hudson]

Guy,

Hopefully you have been a good boy :lol: and Santa will bring the little fellow! I have always like the Crow figure and thought he would look good with the crow on his hand/arm.

Joe

 

[Anders Heintz]

Hey Guy!

Looking really good there. The technique for painting the blanket is quite interesting. Looking forward to see more of both figures!

 

[Guy]

Here is the finished flat. All that is needed now is to find the appropriate frame and mat board and mount.

guy

 

[John Long]

Love the blanket Guy. That'll be a very nice piece when framed. I've never done a flat, how do you mount them in a frame?

 

[Guy]

Thanks John,
You would epoxy a piece of bass wood to the back of the flat (or a dowel) and drill the dowel and the backing to accomadate a small screw.

guy

 

[Anders Heintz]

Hey Guy!

He turned out great, especially like the blanket also, but then again I'm a sucker for red Keep it up, one of these days you'll get the whole flat set done and it will be one impressive look!

 

[bobparker]

Hi Guy, nice job on the flat,not sure if you are aware of the method of sculpting this type of flat as opposed to the traditional slate engraved moulds.
Simply select a print/photo, lay a piece of glass/acrylic sheet over it and start building up on the glass,it helps if you draw around the image so you have lines to work to across the figure, a bit like a painting by numbers canvas but using putty instead of paint ,heads are better turned to the side, when finished you can take a moulding or prime the whole sheet(acrylic would be best for this)
paint your piece and backing sheet and frame it
will try and show an example soon.
Bob

 

[bobparker]

Hi Guy, nice job on the flat,not sure if you are aware of the method of sculpting this type of flat as opposed to the traditional slate engraved moulds.
Simply select a print/photo, lay a piece of glass/acrylic sheet over it and start building up on the glass,it helps if you draw around the image so you have lines to work to across the figure, a bit like a painting by numbers canvas but using putty instead of paint ,heads are better turned to the side, when finished you can take a moulding or prime the whole sheet(acrylic would be best for this)
paint your piece and backing sheet and frame it
will try and show an example soon.
Bob