Completed Officer Anglo-Zulu War 1879

[MalcC]

I thought I'd make a start on my next project, Scale Collectables "Officer of the Anglo-Zulu war, while waiting for some paint to dry on my current piece.

I'm experimenting a bit with the flesh tones to try and achieve a better graduation and smoother finish.
The tones have been built up gradually with glazes and feathered in with a flat brush.
There's still more work required, but that's a job for tomorrow now.


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Malc

 

[Tommy Atkins]

Looking forward to see you progress with this. It's a great bust and I'm sure you will do it justice. Regards Pete

 

[Rob]

Looking good Malc, the graduation from dark to light is working well.

 

[Briggsy]

Nice start, going to watch and learn as you progress with this.

Cheers Simon

 

[Von Bock]

Very nice I'll be watching this as I too have this very nice bust. Regards, Brock

 

[MalcC]

Very nice I'll be watching this as I too have this very nice bust. Regards, Brock

It's a great bust, well detailed, I'm sure you'll enjoy painting it.

Malc

 

[Nap]

Hi Malc

You sneaked this one in .....saw a unpainted version that Jimbo has ...it's really nice

Good start on your version , like the highs and the eyes

Look forward to seeing more

Nap

 

[MalcC]

Hi Malc

You sneaked this one in .....saw a unpainted version that Jimbo has ...it's really nice

Good start on your version , like the highs and the eyes

Look forward to seeing more

Nap

Guilty as charged Nap, I did try to sneak it in.

Malc

 

[MalcC]

I've done a little more work on the flesh tones, but if I'm honest, I'm not completely happy with it.
I think its looking a little better since adding the moustache and chin strap.
The helmet and strap are just base coated as this stage.


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Malc

 

[Briggsy]

Coming along nice, adding colour to the facial hair can really change the look of the skin.

Cheers Simon

 

[stoffy01]

Nice start Malcolm and eagerly watching the progress.

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[snik]

Very good start my friend!!! Great skin tones!!

 

[Fransab]

I thought I'd make a start on my next project, Scale Collectables "Officer of the Anglo-Zulu war, while waiting for some paint to dry on my current piece.

I'm experimenting a bit with the flesh tones to try and achieve a better graduation and smoother finish.
The tones have been built up gradually with glazes and feathered in with a flat brush.
There's still more work required, but that's a job for tomorrow now.

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Malc

Excellent star, like a lot your skin tones and smooth transitions.
How is exactly your technique?

Cheers,
Francisco

 

[MalcC]

Excellent star, like a lot your skin tones and smooth transitions.
How is exactly your technique?

Cheers,
Francisco

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Hi Francisco.
I use the above Vallejo flesh tone set. It comes with a guide to painting light and dark flesh tones.
On this particular project, I've experiment doing something a little different from my normal approach.
After applying the base coat and then underpainting specific areas with red black, I began building up the flesh tones, with glazes blending in
the edges with a dry flat brush. I found the results quite pleasing, although I need to tidy up the jaw line.
For a first attempt at this method I'm quite pleased.

Malc

 

[MalcC]

Coming along nice, adding colour to the facial hair can really change the look of the skin.

Cheers Simon

You're right Simon, the face looked better once I painted the hair, moustache and chin strap, even popping the helmet on made a difference.

Malc

 

[MalcC]

Very good start my friend!!! Great skin tones!!

Thank you Illias, I'm gradually getting there with the skin tones.
As he's in a hot climate, I wanted to represent that in the tones.

Malc

 

[MalcC]

Nice start Malcolm and eagerly watching the progress.

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Cheers Chris.
I'm honoured to have you onboard.

Malc

 

[Steve headley]

Very nice skin tones like the way it’s coming together keep it up.

Steve

TFB Miniatures Team

 

[Fransab]

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Hi Francisco.
I use the above Vallejo flesh tone set. It comes with a guide to painting light and dark flesh tones.
On this particular project, I've experiment doing something a little different from my normal approach.
After applying the base coat and then underpainting specific areas with red black, I began building up the flesh tones, with glazes blending in
the edges with a dry flat brush. I found the results quite pleasing, although I need to tidy up the jaw line.
For a first attempt at this method I'm quite pleased.

Malc

Thank you so much for your response Malc.
The result is excellent in my opinion, I'll try it.

Cheers,
Francisco

 

[MalcC]

Very nice skin tones like the way it’s coming together keep it up.

Steve

TFB Miniatures Team

Thanks Steve.
much appreciated.

Malc