WIP RDG 1:9 Bust - Eagle Bearer of the 4th Hussars

[NigelR]

Good work so far. I too am veering away from acrylic back to oils (over acrylic). I've found Milan's videos interesting so am keen to see how you get on with his techniques.

 

[Dozer]

Thanks Nigel.

try his you tube on Standartenfuhrer. It’s very thorough and he gives a running commentary on his step-by-step.



this was my introduction to Milan and his work. I followed every step of the way. I completed this near two years ago and I haven’t looked back.

 

[Dozer]

Shako finished. Plume??? Another flag pic.

 

[Nap]

Hi there

Great update pics , the flag has come out well , , strong colours and neat and clean work on the designs

Shako is coming along well ...is there a plume ?

Thanks for sharing the pics

Nice work on the Standartenfuhrer

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Dozer]

Thanks Nap. There is a plume, but I’m unsure if I’ll use shako or colback.

 

[Dozer]

First oils on the horse. Don’t know what will happen from here. I’ve never done a horse before.

 

[Dozer]

Just for you, Nap. Shako with plume.



(Complete with dust I didn’t brush off)

 

[Nap]

Hi there

Looks a good start on the horse ( legs and Oils do confuse me though ...lol )

Nice plume on the shako , liking the dusty effects ..lol

Thanks for updates

Looking forward to seeing more

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Dozer]

Breeches and Dolman.

I used ABT Matt Effect Thinner to clean my brush. The red and blue oils no longer have a satin/gloss finish. The oils weren’t thinned, just the residual thinner in the brush after cleaning and wiping on paper towel.

Here’s the result so far.

 

[Nap]

Hi there

Good update pics , the oils certainly have matted well

Looking forward to seeing how you paint the lacing etc ....NMM or metallics ?

Thanks for sharing

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Dozer]

Thanks Nap,

For the lacing I’m thinking oils with gold pigment mixed in over a base of metallic acrylics. I’ll have a dry run on something first and see how it looks.

 

[Dozer]

The Dolman.

some cleanup still to be done and I’m not overly pleased with the belt. I’d welcome any comments, suggestions, hints on where improvement is needed.



Cheers

 

[Dozer]

Starting to take better shape now.

 

[Dozer]

Even better with a head and hat

 

[Nap]

Hi Dozer

Great update pics , in place the flag does look good and as you say even better with the head and shako ......nice time spent at the bench

And yes I see that bust at the back ( Stormtroopers piece )

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Steve Brodie]

very nice, must get back to mine

 

[Dozer]

Thanks guys.