WIP Roman Testudo - phase 2

[smudger1960]

After a long delay since my last posting on this subject,ive managed to get back to some serious modeling recently,ive managed to get all 4 busts primed up,i may just have to touch up some areas with primer where the original first coats didn't cover properly.
The pictures will show some trail positions but this may change in the final concept,all the busts are from the young range with some tweaks and added extras,i havnt attached the sworh blades yet as its not important at this stage.
Im currently sorting out the shield design for these pieces,i have in mind the design I want which ive added below

These I will need to paint on by hand,the good thing is I don't need to do full shields,only partialy.

I hope to start on the painting shortly,things have been a bit stop and go with my modeling these last few months due to my father and mothers health issues,but im hoping and praying these will start to ease off a little.
the pictures below show the pieces primed up and ready for the acrylic undercoats.



Brian

 

[baronband]

Hi Brian
I hope things are getting better at home mate.
I will be following this project with interest.

John

 

[Shark]

Good luck with the project. I painted the very same design on a 75mm Optio a couple of years back drove me nuts. At least as you say you don't have to paint the full shield. Look forward to seeing it painted.

 

[misfit151]

Superb concept Brian.......looking great already....Mike

 

[Viking Bob]

Wow...... Superb start

 

[brian]

I'm looking forward to seeing this project progress.Brilliant idea Brian

 

[KenBoyle]

As others have said, great idea Brian! Looking forward to seeing more.

Cheers,
Ken

 

[davidmitchell]

Great start Brian looking forward to seeing them painted.

Cheers Davie

 

[clrsgt]

Superb idea; looks fantastic. Waiting to see more.

 

[Gooner Mike]

great idea looking forward to see completed

 

[Cannonball]

Super concept Brian and execution up to your usual standards as always. Looking forward to seeing you bring it to life.

 

[Grod]

Already looks good in grey Brian.
Gordon

 

[smudger1960]

Hi Brian
I hope things are getting better at home mate.
I will be following this project with interest.

John

Many thanks john for your kind words and I'm glad you like it so far

 

[smudger1960]

Good luck with the project. I painted the very same design on a 75mm Optio a couple of years back drove me nuts. At least as you say you don't have to paint the full shield. Look forward to seeing it painted.

Many thanks my friend,the shield will be the most difficult part of this project for me,but I love a challenge

 

[smudger1960]

Superb concept Brian.......looking great already....Mike

Many thanks mike

 

[smudger1960]

Wow...... Superb start

Many thanks bob

 

[smudger1960]

I'm looking forward to seeing this project progress.Brilliant idea Brian

Cheers bri,glad you like it

 

[smudger1960]

As others have said, great idea Brian! Looking forward to seeing more.

Cheers,
Ken

Many thanks ken

 

[smudger1960]

Great start Brian looking forward to seeing them painted.

Cheers Davie

Many thanks davie

 

[smudger1960]

Superb idea; looks fantastic. Waiting to see more.

Many thanks my friend