Morning all from Cornwall-land

[Darby]

Greetings all,
Just joined yesterday and only started dabbling in figures and busts recently, mainly ancients and a few fantasy ones. Mainly done plastic since the early '70's so figure painting is still a bit of a 'dark art' for me. Hopefully I won't have too many 'Henry Hoover' eyes on my attempts but at least they'll provide some amusement. Not sure I'll ever emulate some of the superb builds on here but at least I enjoy the 'expressive freedom' you can get with figures.

 

[Larsen E. Whipsnade]

Hi, Darby, and welcome to Planet Figure, the best miniatures site on the web. We're happy to have you with us and look forward to seeing your work
Rick

 

[Darby]

Evening/morning/appropriate time zone Rick,
I'm almost at the point of starting my first WIP. Some of my previous figures and busts can be seen on 'All Scale Modeller.' previously known as 'Brexitmodeller.' I use the moniker of Skwonk on that site. If you type in Runolf Ragnarsson in a search engine beginning with G and ending in oogle you'll see the latest figure I did.
Cheers,
Darby

 

[Nap]

Hi Paul

A BIG WELCOME to PF

PF is for all figures with or without additions

Great to have you with us , ( I only do busts ! )....share the PF word , all are very welcome to join ..no matter what's modelled with figures, fantasy , warhammer, war game figures

Have a good look around and enjoy

Do ask anything someone will know...feel free to message me with questions

Lots of different sections to look at including traditional and 3 D sculpting , competitions , WIP's , References , Painting techniques and so much more

There are threads in Welcome Aboard about how to do things including posting pics on PF but do contact me always happy to help

We have a Marketplace where after members have contributed 50+ posts can use to sell , request if anyone has a model to sell etc...You might also pick up some rather good bargains !

We have V Bench for WIP's and also a Completed part ,reference section

There's also Painting techniques where you will find much about Acrylics and Oils

ALL figures are welcome and of course Vignettes & Diorama ( we run friendly competitions if you wish as well , one which is a bi monthly comp where there are 3 classes to choose in which to enter )

Look forward to seeing your modelling no matter what you paint .......its all about having fun

Happy bench-time

Nap ( Moderator/Admin )

 

[Darby]

Morning Nap,
I've been having a root around the site and you're right, there's loads to see and learn from. I may even dig out my Duke of Wellington or Skinner's Horse bust one day if I'm feeling brave enough. I did a bit of gap, bubble hole and sword straightening on the latter but got the dreaded 'modeller's block' so put them back in the cupboard but the bench is now ready for a fairy figure which is a bit of a departure for me. Last time I painted a female form it took me eight rescrubs before I was relatively content.
And yes, it's all about enjoyment no matter what we do, how we do it and learning along the way.
Cheers,
Darby

 

[Mirofsoft]

Enjoy with us, welcome

 

[fogie]

West of the Tamar, eh ? Proper job my handsome.............Dydh da!.

Mike

 

[Darby]

West of the Tamar, eh ? Proper job my handsome.............Dydh da!.

Mike

Afternoon Mike,
Yep, since 2018. I'm English and still put my cream on first. Now, there's a debate.
Darby

 

[fogie]

..... still put my cream on first. Now, there's a debate.
Darby

'course you do ! Good man......

Mike

 

[Francisco]

Welcome!