Norse Blacksmith

[Joe55]

Howdy all!

Recently I finished Andrea Miniatures 'Norse Blacksmith'. This guy is 54mm and was painted in acrylics. I actually started him probably going on a year almost. Since I had already painted him from the waist to the top of his head, I figured it was high time to finish him up. So earlier this week I set to work and only had to paint his pantaloons, boots, apron, blacksmith stuff and do the groundwork. Here he is finally, and I hope you find him acceptable.

Joe

 

[ChaosCossack]

Great job Joe.
Lovely paintwork on a beautiful figure. To that end, how did you find the figure... fit and finish and all that. It's a figure I'm very interested in and the fine work you've done has inspired me even more.

Well done
Colin

 

[Joe55]

Great job Joe.
Lovely paintwork on a beautiful figure. To that end, how did you find the figure... fit and finish and all that. It's a figure I'm very interested in and the fine work you've done has inspired me even more.

Well done
Colin

Thanks Colin. I appreciate your comments!

Its a neat little figure with the usual, but minor, clean up. If I remember correctly you only need to attach the left arm to the torso. It will settle in its position but will require some filler. The tricky part is in getting the hand to rest on the handle of the hammer. You will notice that I didn't quite get it right. It is touching his fingertips though. Its a case of stacking several elements to achieve proper or natural fit. That being said, there is the arm position ( which I figured I had set as should be), the figure to its base, the stump on the base, the anvil on the stump, the hammer on the anvil and finally the figures hand on the hammers handle. Phew!

I had glued the anvil to the stump and that was in turn glued to the base. I worked and painted the figure separately on a temporary base. Now came the time to put the figure on the base with epoxy, and before it hardens, to super glue and position the hammer. I did a dry run and thought I had it right. Ah shoot, I didn't ! It comes down to doing some more test fitting, or barring that, just replace the hammer handle with a longer one and just test fit and trim it back if need be.

Hope this helps. Its a fine figure and I really like it. Go ahead and get you one as now you know the only tricky part.

Joe

 

[ChaosCossack]

Thanx for the info Joe. I've had good experiences with Andrea's figures so far. I wouldn't have noticed the tiny gap at the hammer if you hadn't pointed it out. Seems no matter how many times you test fit... as soon as you add paint it screws the fit up
The only thing that worries me is painting all that bare skin

Colin

 

[tonydawe]

Hi Joe,

What stands out to me is the very subtle variations in the skin tones. Given there is so much flesh on show, you've managed to keep the highlights and shadows very natural looking.

 

[DaddyO]

Crackin' bit of work Joe - I like the tone of the skin too; just right for a Norseman.

 

[DEL]

Very nicely painted Joe. I really like the convincing colour choices and the skintone is bang on.
These 'domestic' Norse figures by Andrea make a great theme for the painter.
Cheers
Derek

 

[megroot]

Just awesome work Joe.

marc

 

[swralph]

Lovely paintwork Joe,great hair.
Ralph.

 

[davidmitchell]

Looks good Joe very subtle painting.

Cheers David

 

[Viking Bob]

Every one has said, what I would have said, cracking little figure, excellent painting.
I would have it in my cabinet.
Regards
BVob

 

[sam b]

very smooth brush work Joe , I like it a lot

 

[Joe55]

Thanx for the info Joe. I've had good experiences with Andrea's figures so far. I wouldn't have noticed the tiny gap at the hammer if you hadn't pointed it out. Seems no matter how many times you test fit... as soon as you add paint it screws the fit up
The only thing that worries me is painting all that bare skin

Colin

Shoot, no biggie Colin. If I can do it, you can do it. A few projects under our belt like this one, then we can start painting them there Andrea pinup ladies!

Joe

 

[Joe55]

Hi Joe,

What stands out to me is the very subtle variations in the skin tones. Given there is so much flesh on show, you've managed to keep the highlights and shadows very natural looking.

Thanks Tony! It was a bit spooky at first, but its just a manner of staying true with the lights and darks and where they go. I found that the body was actually easier than doing the face!

Joe

 

[Joe55]

Crackin' bit of work Joe - I like the tone of the skin too; just right for a Norseman.

Thanks DaddyO!

I wanted to maintain fair skin tones in keeping with those of Nordic blood. I don't imagine there many if any with a bronze complextion. Of course I haven't met any Nordic blacksmiths!

Joe

 

[Joe55]

Very nicely painted Joe. I really like the convincing colour choices and the skintone is bang on.
These 'domestic' Norse figures by Andrea make a great theme for the painter.
Cheers
Derek

Thanks Del!

Just need to come up with a rustic looking nameplate!

You're right, and I hope Andrea comes up with some more in the series.

Joe

 

[Joe55]

Just awesome work Joe.

marc

Hi Marc!

Thanks, I appreciate it!

Joe

 

[Joe55]

Lovely paintwork Joe,great hair.
Ralph.

Hey Ralph!

Thanks for looking him over, and I'm glad you like the way he turned out.

Joe

 

[ChaosCossack]

I don't know Joe, I have a feeling my shot at the Andrea Pin-up girls would still look like a Viking Blacksmith.

Colin

 

[Joe55]

Looks good Joe very subtle painting.

Cheers David

Thanks David! I appreciate your comments!

Joe