Completed Critique Roman Legionary 1st century BC - Soldiers - 54mm

[Ferris]

Hi All,

Here's one I just finished: An older metal 54mm figure from Soldiers, sculpted by Adriano Laruccia. Intended as a quick and simple project, but the pose makes assembly and painting quite challenging unfortunately, as both arms and the shield must be well aligned. There are no clear location pins on the arms so lots of dry fitting is required before things can be glued into place. I keep underestimating the effect required for assembly....

Painting is done with acrylics, with minimal use of oils on the shield (some stains and outlining of the boss).

I wanted to depict the figure standing in a summer field with high grass and poppies; the latter are from Fredericus Rex (laser cut paper). For color contrast with the groundwork I used yellows on the figure and shield. I think this has become my most colorful figure this far!

Thanks for looking and let me know any comments.

Cheers
Adrian

 

[Mike Stevens]

Nicely done Sir! Some of the old Soldiers/SGF kits are really well done.

 

[Bailey]

Beautiful work on this one!

 

[ghamilt1]

Awesome work, I'm especially impressed with the treatment of the helmet. Looks just like real bronze.

 

[Viking Bob]

Superb painting, everything about this say's stunning.
Love the ground work
Regards
Bob

 

[Paul Kernan]

Still one of my all time favourite 54mm by the master. And BTW, a great rendition

 

[peedee]

This is delightful, absolutely lovely, the helm positively glows.
Super setting, I do like a well done poppy field
Paul.

 

[brian]

Nice one Adrian.These figures by Laruccia are winners.
Brian

 

[DEL]

Adrian, this is a cracking job. Metalwork is really stand out but what impresses me most is the meadow.
Always a difficult judgement call as to how much vegetation to use, you've just about pushed it to the limit for a 54mm ....
..... and it works brilliantly.
Cheers
Derek

 

[Trex]

Flesh, metals, fabrics, choice of colors, glazes and the idea of the poppies field add up to an exceptional work Adrian!
Congratulations

 

[bwildfong]

Wow! Beautifully rendered Adrian - your clean and concise style (on the shield for example) is inspirational and every texture and material is stunningly good. A work to aspire to - thanks for sharing it!

Cheers,
Brian

 

[Perseas]

Excellent work all around and as said the helmet is amazing!
The summer field is also great!
Congratulations Adrian!!!

 

[Mat Lambert]

Beautiful work, the painting is precise and crisp and the metallics are superb. Love the groundwork with the poppies too. A very attractive finished figure.
Cheers
Mat

 

[DaddyO]

Slow picking this one up Adrian, but I agree with what they said! 'Tis a beauty no mistake
Paul

 

[DaddyO]

Slow picking this one up Adrian, but I agree with what they said! 'Tis a beauty no mistake
Paul

 

[JGREEN]

Great work! This one really turned out nicely.

Jason

 

[megroot]

very nice work

Marc

 

[fabrizio1969]

excellent!

 

[arj]

Very nice bit of painting and an excellent setting.
As has been commented on already, the finish on the helmet particularly caught my eye.

Cheers,
Andrew

 

[DancingShaman]

Always a pleasure to watch your work. That helmet my friend! Overall, great job, especially thinking that it is 54mm figure which is much harder to paint than 75 or 90mm in my opinion.