Pegaso 90mm Spartan Aristocrat

[Blind Pew]

Dear all, please have a look at my latest offering. This is a good kit and the kind of thing Pegaso were world beaters at for years. A pleasure to do. The shield is my second design as the initial one was a flop and I stripped it*. Any questions or comments are most welcome as always.
*I know they're not your cup of tea, Steve!

 

[Ian Pen]

The shield is stunning, take nothing away from the rest of the figure which is equal to the shield. A beautiful piece and I wish I could paint even half as well.

 

[Redcap]

Fantastic and the darker colours you have used give this piece a somewhat 'sinister' appearance. This is a tremendous figure and what a shame Pegaso appear to have moved away from the 'classics' to focus solely upon the fantasy stuff in recent times.

Great work and overall presentation.
Gary

 

[MoboSchreuder]

Wonderful work

Mobo

 

[marco14]

wow,that shield is amazing done,a lovely figure but difficult to do I think

Mario

 

[VerSacrum]

Agree with Redcap - loving the dark look

 

[Rob]

The darker look is great, suits the figure and gives him a sense of fantasy which you play on with the excellent freehand shield design.

 

[Blind Pew]

Thanks for the kind and thoughtful comments, guys. I do agree the black cloak etc lend a fantasy element. That was something I hadn't considered. Yes, mea culpa, I know the shield is stretching credibility a bit. Michaelangelo had to get inspiration somewhere, though, didn't he?... I just fancied a 'shock & awe' aspect to the figure.
The chequered band on the helmet was a real pig. That pattern took several goes, in fact. My takeaway from this figure is to persevere and be realistic about what I can do. I wish I could paint feathered plumes better. I'll keep trying.

 

[sd0324]

It's just a really different well paint. And you know that shield steals the show. I like it.

Steve

 

[Nap]

Hi BP

Good choice of Figure to work on , you've definitely added the fantasy angle with the cloak and helmet crest

All credit for the shield .....looks very interesting to do ......what was the first design you tried ?


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Thanks for sharing

Look forward to seeing more from you , ENJOY the hobby

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Blind Pew]

Hi BP

Good choice of Figure to work on ...
All credit for the shield .....looks very interesting to do ......what was the first design you tried ?

Thanks for sharing

Look forward to seeing more from you , ENJOY the hobby

Happy benchtime

Nap

The first draft was a contemporary depiction of the goddess Athena. Much less 'fantasy.' It was a total failure... I had to strip the shield back to the metal, re-prime and go again. This can often get me down. I came across this image and thought, "Mmm, go for it!" I think the failure actually emboldened me, as I knew I could always strip it again. I've found I've lost a bit of confidence in doing faces - hence I'm doing closed helmets!

Thanks for the kind compliments as always

 

[Blind Pew]

It's just a really different well paint. And you know that shield steals the show. I like it.

Steve

Thanks Steve, much appreciated. I've always said that the shield can make or break an ancient figure. Recent proof of this is Viking Bob's recent work on that Celt - it's excellent.

 

[Joe55]

Your creative, whimsical take on this excellent figure, has taken it to another level. Love it!

On a side note, you might make some extra coin by painting shields and selling them!

Joe

 

[TD2802]

As others mentioned already, phenomenal brushwork and love the shield!

 

[Blind Pew]

Your creative, whimsical take on this excellent figure, has taken it to another level. Love it!

On a side note, you might make some extra coin by painting shields and selling them!

Joe

I already do, Stevie Wonder's a good customer.

 

[sd0324]

I already do, Stevie Wonder's a good customer.

That's hilarious. We could probably hang out and drink beer. Lol

Steve

 

[David Spencer]

Lovely
(Painting shields is great fun)

 

[húsar14]

Very nice! Thanks for sharing.

 

[Blind Pew]

Lovely
(Painting shields is great fun)

It is. Or it can be! As I say, the first design was a flop and just was no good. This was much improved, though. I felt more relaxed whilst doing it, which I think helped.

 

[NigelR]

Very nice indeed, full of character and the shield is awesome.