My Way With Oils

[Wayneb]

Enjoying the SBS...Please continue....Too much mish mosh in between steps.

 

[Tubby-Nuts-REMOVED]

All Gone!

Mark

 

[Wayneb]

Mark,
So many remarks are taken the wrong way;apparently this was one.Believe me,I am following this thread with great interest and the remark was not directed to Ron..............Wayne

 

[Tubby-Nuts-REMOVED]

Wayneb, Appologies!.. Pulled the post!... the written word, is always open to interpretation! I am sure Ron will be pleased that you are following, as am I, it is very informative.

Mark

 

[Gellso]

This is outstanding Ron, It makes a huge difference someone actually showing a technique and leading by examples and demonstrations of their work other than someone just spouting forth "advice".
I will definitely be trying some of this stuff and have already picked up loads from it.

 

[Ron Tamburrini]

Got to agree with Gellso ,great SBS and does make a change from spouting forth advice .
Don't stop Ron C

Ron T

 

[Tubby-Nuts-REMOVED]

Ron. The diamond pattern, on the bottom of your shield! was achieved how?... Free hand, or the use of a mask?. and stippling!... as free hand is my worst nightmare! especially with my hands!.

Mark

 

[kagemusha]

Thanks Gells, your comments are much appreciated. It makes it all worthwhile that people can gain from this SBS. Please give it a go as I think you will enjoy the results. Any questions or tips, just ask.

Regards

Ron

 

[kagemusha]

Ron T, your support is very welcome mate.

Ron

 

[kagemusha]

Mark the diamond pattern was freehand. Look at it for a minute and the layout becomes very logical to follow and, quite simple to achieve. You could use water colour pens/pencils if that would be easier for you to control.

Ron

 

[kagemusha]

With head and shield 99% done I have now worked the cape, leather and metals on the torso.
By using varying shades between the straps and chest piece I have tried to give the impression of different ages to the leather. With the 'Hub' on the chest I used a base of Vallejo Bronze and Oily Steel plus a hint of Gunmetal Blue. Oil shading was a mix of Van Dyke Brown and Burnt Umber. Buckles etc. were Steel, hi-lited with Silver plus a hint of Brass
To achieve the finishes to both the leather and metals I have used only previously described techniques, so won't bore you by going into detail again. If anyone would like more details please let me know.

 

[Mark S]

Looking great, Ron...thanks.

 

[kagemusha]

In the pics above I think you can clearly see the sheen on the skin that comes from using this technique. The cloak has the merest hint of a sheen which will go completely in a couple of days. Vallejo metallics also respond very well with this technique.

Ron

 

[kagemusha]

Hi Mark, really pleased you like him so far.

Ron

 

[Tubby-Nuts-REMOVED]

Ron,.. This just keeps getting better and better!..The leather effect is really good. Here is another question. Have you ever used soft, pencils such as 3-6B, on buckles etc, and the harder H pencils on finer bits.

Mark

 

[kagemusha]

Yes I have played with pencils. Problem with graphite is it's longevity. Has to be sealed so goes dull, and not very light fast. A lot of AFV modellers use graphite to hi-lite small details on vehicles etc.

Ron

 

[Tubby-Nuts-REMOVED]

So!.. Would an artist's fixative!... for pencil drawing, have an effect! on paintwork??... ie!. the fixative, being pooled, then applied with a brush?.. would that work??

Mark

 

[Helm]

This is an excellent SBS Ron much appreciated

 

[kagemusha]

Hi Mark, the one success I had with fixing it and, holding the gleam, was to use W&N Liquin. Only downside, you can see it is sealed. Put another way, it loses its metal sheen and looks 'false'.

Ron

 

[kagemusha]

Your very welcome Helm and your support is very much appreciated. Should have final update to this SBS 2moro (Sunday).

Regards

Ron