Ottoman 1915

[billyturnip]

Here are the first pics, please feel to offer any "help".
In the past I have avoided painting my figures with black hair but now I feel this figure needs it and I am struggling to make that moustache look realistic, any tips?
The lips and five o clock shadow have been improved upon since these phots were taken.
Roger

 

[Dan Morton]

Roger - Man, you weren't kiddin' - you really did start painting it right away! How did you get the primer dry so fast? :lol:

Groan - your photos pick up all my mistakes!!!!! Sorry! :angry:

All the best,
Dan

 

[jaime]

To the moustache you can mix: base.- BLACK + ENGLISH UNIFORM; lights.-ADDING MORE ENGLISH UNIFORM AND SUNNY SKINTONE. It's an idea.

 

[billyturnip]

Originally posted by Dan Morton@Apr 21 2006, 03:14 PM
Groan - your photos pick up all my mistakes!!!!! Sorry! :angry:

All the best,
Dan

And mine, remember this is a joint project :lol:
Jaime, thanks for that I'll certainly give it a try.

Roger.

 

[billyturnip]

Got a little further with this one. If anyone can see anything that can be improved upon at this early stage please feel free to say so

Roger.

 

[megroot]

Roger,
I think you must redo the eyes, at least line them up. The left eye is out of the eyepocket. The right pupil is to close to the nose.
I now you can do it, and it is worth a try.

marc

 

[billyturnip]

Thanks Marc, I wasn't entirely happy with them. As with the 54mm Poilu figure I have a problem with left eyes. I read somewhere, can't remember where, but it might have something to with me being lefthanded.
He is actually supposed to be looking to his left, would this still make his right eye wrong?
Thanks for taking the time to look, it's much appreciated,

Roger.

 

[Dan Morton]

Roger - I think Marc is right. Difficult to tell how the pupils are lined up because the darker shadow from the cap makes them hard to see. Is it possible to take one more photo with lighting set up to eliminate that shadow? Just a suggestion. I've no doubt you'll get it right in the end!

All the best,
Dan

 

[billyturnip]

Hi Dan,
Marc was right. I did have doubts about the eyes and Marc confimed them.
I have since corrected the left eye and have made a start on the right. Mine are going funny now so I've stopped for a break. Anyway a brand new Sharpe is on TV here tonight.

Roger.

 

[megroot]

Roger,

Maybe this would help. If you are right handed paint the left eye first.
And i paint (with oils) the eye always with the point of a needle.
When it is very difficult to reach the eyes i put the figure upside down. In that case right remains right.
And above all, i have never paint the eyes good in the first time :angry:
It looks when you build up the offwhite at the noos side it is gonna looks better. Maybe try that at first.
Just thoughts to help you.
But with your skills it is gonna be allright.

Marc

 

[billyturnip]

Thanks very much for the tips Marc.
My next figure on my to do list is wearing a gasmask, maybe that is the answer, paint them all in gasmasks :lol:

Roger.

 

[billyturnip]

I've got a little more done to this one, if I spend any more time on re-doing the eyes at the moment mine will be in need of re-doing. :lol:

Roger (Crosseyed in North Yorkshire)

 

[Christos]

Looks good.Roger you can outline buttons and some details for better result .

 

[billyturnip]

Hi Chris,
Funnily enough last night I painted the buttons and did some outling. I'm pleased I'm thinking along the same lines as a master like yourself

Roger.