Rorke's Drift bust (WIP)

[tonydawe]

Hi guys,

Here are the first WIP pics of my latest project; 1/9th scale Rorke's Drift bust by Thunderbird Miniatures.

I've primed and base coated the flesh areas and applied the first series of highlights, but there's no shading done so far. I've gone for a sunburnt skin tone with Vermillion added to the base flesh mix.

I've also positioned the eyes by outlining the shape and size of the pupils in Burnt Umber, but no other details have been added yet.

Next step will be to sharpen up the eyes by outlining the upper and lower eyelids, applying a dark brown/ black line under the upper eyelid and adding some subtle colour variation into the pupil.

 

[housecarl]

Great start Tony.
Carl.

 

[rheath]

Hi Tony very good start mate, this is one I feel I should get, there is the new Zulu Bust as well from JMD is it? stand to be corrected, which would go well together with this one.

Thanks for posting and I will be keeping tabs on your progress.RobH

 

[Hardy]

Having seen your large scale work Im looking forward to this mate. Hardy

 

[Willem]

Great start.

I will be following this one closely.

PS. Anyone know where I can order this?

Willem

 

[megroot]

this is gonna be some excellent painted bust. If it is at your high standard i saw at Euro it gotta be.
Looking forward to your next step.

Marc

 

[tonydawe]

Carl, Rob, Hardy, Willem and Marc - Thanks to you all. I'm greatly encouraged by your positive comments.

Rob, I don't think JMD do the bust you're thinking of. Willem, you can buy this bust from El Greco Miniatures.

I've been busy painting the face tonight and have made some good progress.

There's still some blending to do and some details that need to be picked out with the upper highlights, but it's coming along nicely.

Any comments/ suggestions would be welcomed.

 

[housecarl]

Stunning job Tony, can't wait for more.
Carl.

 

[mil-mart]

Tony, great start, the sculpted face has so much character, I bet it's a joy to paint. Will follow this thread with interest.
Cheers Ken

 

[Figure Mad]

Hi Tony

Thats pretty damn good mate, eyes are great, skin colour very good, can I make a suggestion, on the shading though, give it a little more of a dirty feel this guy would have been in the dust and dirt as well as being sweaty and smelly. other than that keep it up mate, good work

Dave

 

[davidmitchell]

Looking great so far Tony, will watch this one with interest.

Cheers David

 

[rheath]

That's excellent Tony love how the face has come out, I know the Zulu bust was featured as a release a few weeks ago but can't remember by whom, if anyone can give me a heads up that'll be great. Look forward to this one with interest. RobH.

 

[housecarl]

That's excellent Tony love how the face has come out, I know the Zulu bust was featured as a release a few weeks ago but can't remember by whom, if anyone can give me a heads up that'll be great. Look forward to this one with interest. RobH.

Kirtles is stocking a Zulu bust, I don't know if thats the one.
Carl.

 

[tonydawe]

Thanks Carl,Ken, Dave, David and Rob,

Here are the latest progress pics.

Don't freak out over the uniform colour, it's just a thin base coat for the red colour.

I'm just blocking in the main colours and will bring them into sharper focus when I start shading and highlighting.

 

[rej]

Looking extremely great Tony!!!!

Keep him wet mate

Ray

 

[1969]

Loved this bust by Carl as soon as i saw it and you are doing agreat job painting it mate.

Steve

 

[tonydawe]

Thanks Ray & Steve,

I appreciate your comments fellas. I've done a bit more work on the red uniform and willpost some more pics soon.

 

[RossM]

Looking good Tony. The face has got the right look of dispair and fatigue that he should have.

Ross

 

[gothicgeek]

lovely work and i really like that face!

Mark ( following )

 

[ubbi]

Great start Tony, the face has a lot of character !! I like a lot


stefano