WIP Critique Prussian Infantryman 1916, Andrea 90mm

[tonydawe]

Thanks for your comments guys, they are always greatly appreciated.

I've now added all the equipment to the leather webbing and now I'm starting the oil washes.

Firstly I apply a darker red/ brown oil wash to the leather webbing straps to deepen the colour and add a slight sheen.

Secondly, I've added a slightly green/ grey oil wash to the tunic to make it different from the trousers.

The next step is to do the wood grain on the rifle in acrylics and then run a heavy wash of Burnt Sienna and Burnt Umber over to simulate the wood finish.

Finally went over the webbing details with a very thin black oil wash and did a pin wash to pick up some of the shading.

The effect is subtle, which is what I'm looking for.

 

[Viking Bob]

Thanks for the heads up on the oil washes, I will try that. I am always worried that the wash will destroy the paint layer.
He is looking the bee's knee's.
All the best

 

[tonydawe]

Hi Bob,

I've been using this technique for years and I've never once had a problem with the white spirits or the oils affecting the acrylic paint base or the primer.

I usually use Josonja acrylics, but I've also used Vallejo and it doesn't seem to make any difference.

What I like best is that once the white spirits evaporates off the figure it immediately dulls the oil paint to a very smooth flat finish.

If you're going to try this technique, I suggest you approach it like applying a tinted wash, rather than painting. A tinted wash should allow the acrylic paint to show through but it slightly alters the hue of the base colour.

I typically apply a tint that is darker than the highlight colour and first apply it in the shaded areas. I might apply two or three washes into these areas and then one very thin wash over the highlighted areas.

It's not a perfect technique, but it works for me. Good luck with it Bob.

 

[Viking Bob]

Hi Tony,
Thank you for the info, I will try it. I'm in the middle of doing a bust and will try it on that.
Cheers mate

 

[loosehead]

Looking good bro...........
Very nice and with the washes completed it will make it pop
Cheers
Chris W

 

[tonydawe]

Hi guys,

The oil washes continue.

The jacket has received a green/ grey wash and the trousers and blue/ grey wash.

Just need to paint the sling strap for the rifle and then its on to the base and groundwork.

 

[Viking Bob]

Looking very, very nice. great attention to detail.
Love it

 

[Mark S]

Looking very good Tony.

 

[Ybrossculpts]

Hi Tony,
You've created a lovely looking piece here mate, nice stuff. I know what you mean about trying other things, have decided to also try some 1/35th tiger 1's from Dragon, but probably still involving some figures. Will come back to the bigger guys as well though.
Regards
Chris.

 

[Wings5797]

Great to See you back Mate.
Amazing work Tony. Really nice textile effects.
All the very best
Keith

 

[tonydawe]

Hi guys,

Nearing completion now. The figure is positioned on the base, the groundwork is basically complete and now just a few finishing touches to be added, such as weathering the figure and dressing the groundwork with leaves etc.

Having taken a long break from figure modelling, I've felt as if I've got my mojo back on this figure and I'm now looking to tackle a few more subjects this year.

 

[Reddo]

He's looking awesome Tony. Good job mate.

 

[NickM]

Good to see you've got your mojo back after the break, Tony. I'm still trying to shake post-WASMEx lethargy myself and struggling to pick up the brushes.
It's a beautifully painted figure, mate. Nice work! Looking forward to seeing what's next.

 

[Viking Bob]

Thats looking great, love your painting style.
Superb finish.