Ottoman advance on Vienna 1683.

[Joe55]

A fine looking trio you got here Roger ! Like the others, I impatiently look forward to seeing your final display.

Joe

 

[billyturnip]

Thanks Joe. No Ottoman foot soldiers in the post today but there's still plenty to be done on these three.

Roger.

 

[billyturnip]

This evenings work. Further refinement of the light and shade to add more depth, plus some detail work. Another couple of nights should see these finished.

Roger.

 

[Wings5797]

Hi Roger,
Looking really sharp.......with your last photos I could not see what you had left to do, I can now.
What a step change. Painting wise I put these guys up there with your best, where do you see them?
Brilliant work Mate,
Keith

 

[billyturnip]

Thanks very much Keith, I actually tried a couple of new techniques on these and they appear to have worked.

Roger.

 

[Borek]

Very nice work indeed. I missed the last update (taken down my sore throat and fever winners), but I had to write. The figures look very pretty, I can not wait for the next batch. I am very, very curious about the diorama. Well done, Roger, keep up the very good work .

Cheers Borek

 

[billyturnip]

Thanks very much Borek. Hopefully we will not have to wait too long before the foot soldiers arrive.

Roger.

 

[kilsh]

Very nice and a great subject too! Looking forward to seeing the rest

Cheers

Neil

 

[billyturnip]

Thanks very much Neil.

Roger.

 

[Wings5797]

Thanks very much Keith, I actually tried a couple of new techniques on these and they appear to have worked.

Roger.

They sure did Mate

 

[billyturnip]

This is where the scene will take place. The frame is from http://dandsframes.co.uk/index.htm and the sky background which is a model railway back board background is from http://www.whiterosemodelworks.co.uk
The clouds are very understated in the background and don't show up too well in the photo but anything larger or more pronounced looked out of scale with the figures.
Further revelations at a later date, stay tuned.

Roger.

 

[MarquisMini]

I think this is one your finest works ever Roger, it's going to be a really nice piece to watch over and over.
Best regards

 

[billyturnip]

Thanks Daniel, well I've seen the incredible projects you and Richie are working on, among others, and thought it was time for something a bit more spectacular.

Roger.

 

[Wings5797]

Thanks Daniel, well I've seen the incredible projects you and Richie are working on, among others, and thought it was time for something a bit more spectacular.

Roger.

..............and flatter.
Just itching to see your next move Roger.
The frame setting looks well and should house these fellows well, along with the yet to see boys maybe???
All the best ,
Keith.

 

[billyturnip]

I'm just hoping the yet to be seen boys are compatible size wise Keith. However I do have a plan B.

Roger.

 

[Wings5797]

WOW!!!!!! Flat figure perspective?
Is that a first I ask?

 

[billyturnip]

The thing with flats Keith is it's all been done before..... at least a 100 years ago.

 

[Wings5797]

Quite a recent concept then

 

[billyturnip]

Still tinkering away with the three riders...


...and early stage work on the frame.



Roger.

 

[Wings5797]

Taking shape Roger
Looking forward to all of the elements coming together.
Good work Mate
Keith