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Normo

Normo

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My version of the Diorama Studios Winged Hussar.

Quite a basic cast and does need work, for instance I cut off all the feathers stems to a length of approx 1/2" inch and replaced them with thin wire all 32 of 'em! this is to prevent accidents in transit for shows etc.Also glued stips on the feather carriers as they were a bit "rough"

Painted in oils, acrylics and car spay Quite a challenge but well worth it as I had wanted to paint this for a very long time.

Thanks to Mathew at El Greco Miniatures who helped me when I bought the bust from Hinkley in April

Comments are welcome

Cheers

John (Normo)

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Hi John, nice job you have beat me to it. I,ll have to see if I can get some of that Leopard spot car spray, its good stuff is'nt it!!!!!

Cheers Steve Walks :lol:
 
John,
nice work! The leopard print is impressive. I have this guy on my short list. Would like to try my hand at it as well!

Jay H.
OKC
 
John-
Very well done. It's all good but that leopard skin is very realistic. Kinda reminds me of the 3 stooges routine where they tell the guy to go mix a can of spotted paint.

Mike
 
Hi Steve
Here is the link to the site for the "leopard paint" Wacky paints.co.uk
They do a whole range including various tartens including the Walker clan, camo, and of course strpes of every kind!
Just mention my name and get a great discount
Cheers

John (Normo)
 
Yep John very funny but I think you'll find the link is "Walky paints co.uk" , you can also get that black and white paint there and sepia paint. ( I'm waiting for you to get the replies were people have tried the link!!!) :lol:


Cheers Steve Walky
 
Hi Jake
The metals were done using a car spray tin. I had done a brush paint job on it but didnt like it It,so I decided to have a go using a car spray.
For me the finished colour is a bit too bright, despite several black washes and next time I will go for a different colour.
I had to mask off the leopard skin and the clothing and then gave it a couple of light coats of the metal then picked out the decoration on the armour
I enjoyed the bust although it caused me a few headaches, but I like a challenge!
Next......Ramses and his wife Nefetari!
Cheers

John
 
Hi John
Very nice work. You'd already given me a sneak preview but just wanted to say thanks.
Matt
 
Hi John!

Like the leopard skin very much just as Mike did

But I also find the armour a bit to bright for my personal taste. You wrote that youve tried washes, perhaps a smokecolour would be a better option?

Cheers
 

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