Graham
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Just stunning. The hat really works but the paintwork is outstanding.
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callmehobbes
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Beautiful work.
Hi Peter
I would be very happy with the painting on this where it is at the moment ....the gourd looks great , good painting bringing out the details
The hat works well , interesting you weren't keen on the textured version .....I like the knocks and dents and rosette
Good days benchtime
Thanks for update
Happy benchtime
Nap
I would be very happy with the painting on this where it is at the moment ....the gourd looks great , good painting bringing out the details
The hat works well , interesting you weren't keen on the textured version .....I like the knocks and dents and rosette
Good days benchtime
Thanks for update
Happy benchtime
Nap
Stephen Hutchinson
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Morning Peter
A good day with the paints and some very nifty scratchery on the hat too.
Well improvised with the brim and rosette.
The gourd looks good, it must have been quite a weight to carry around in battle!
Looks like another fun day for you, this one could make a full week of painting?
It certainly looks like being box art quality, well done.
I have only just noticed the fancy waistcoat, quite a dandy for a youngster
Have another good day with the accessories and that veggie bag
Regards
Steve H
A good day with the paints and some very nifty scratchery on the hat too.
Well improvised with the brim and rosette.
The gourd looks good, it must have been quite a weight to carry around in battle!
Looks like another fun day for you, this one could make a full week of painting?
It certainly looks like being box art quality, well done.
I have only just noticed the fancy waistcoat, quite a dandy for a youngster
Have another good day with the accessories and that veggie bag
Regards
Steve H
Peter Day
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Graham - Thank you.
Paul - Thanks also.
Nap - I felt that the straw hat made the whole head too light in tone compared to the darker colours I've used on the clothing. Not sure I'd have changed it in retrospect - a simple tar-coated finish would have been an easier way to darken the colour.
Steve - Our lad is definitely not a peasant - more likely a member of the local squirearchy, going on the quality of his clothes and hunting equipment. I agree that the gourd must have weighed a tonne when full, and with all that other equipment he would have been somewhat weighed down. Onto the sixth day now, which is outrageous; it looks like this one is going to take at least a week in total - a record for me.
Paul - Thanks also.
Nap - I felt that the straw hat made the whole head too light in tone compared to the darker colours I've used on the clothing. Not sure I'd have changed it in retrospect - a simple tar-coated finish would have been an easier way to darken the colour.
Steve - Our lad is definitely not a peasant - more likely a member of the local squirearchy, going on the quality of his clothes and hunting equipment. I agree that the gourd must have weighed a tonne when full, and with all that other equipment he would have been somewhat weighed down. Onto the sixth day now, which is outrageous; it looks like this one is going to take at least a week in total - a record for me.
Peter Day
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Hi Tim - I'm still working at the same rate, it's just that this is a complicated figure. Glad you like him so far.
Dagger, pistol, bugle and bag of fruit:
The bugle was painted with mixes of Vallejo Bronze, Old Gold and Gold over matt black. I decided to make the fruit a bag of oranges, as we are in Spain after all. It's getting there.
Dagger, pistol, bugle and bag of fruit:
The bugle was painted with mixes of Vallejo Bronze, Old Gold and Gold over matt black. I decided to make the fruit a bag of oranges, as we are in Spain after all. It's getting there.
Hi Peter
Thanks for another good update , like the oranges and the work on the weapons and the bugle
Everytime I look at the piece it just looks alive ...so good to see your painting on him
Look forward to the next post
Happy benchtime
Nap
Thanks for another good update , like the oranges and the work on the weapons and the bugle
Everytime I look at the piece it just looks alive ...so good to see your painting on him
Look forward to the next post
Happy benchtime
Nap
Stephen Hutchinson
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Morning Peter
Just keeps getting better and better with each update
And keeping you busy too.
Looks like the finish line is in sight with hands, gun and hobby horse left to do.
You'll need a breather after this masterpiece.
Another cold snap on the way?
Winter isn't quite finished with some google news talking about a white Easter?
Chocolate eggs only, hopefully LOL
Have a good day with the paints
Regards
Steve H
Just keeps getting better and better with each update
And keeping you busy too.
Looks like the finish line is in sight with hands, gun and hobby horse left to do.
You'll need a breather after this masterpiece.
Another cold snap on the way?
Winter isn't quite finished with some google news talking about a white Easter?
Chocolate eggs only, hopefully LOL
Have a good day with the paints
Regards
Steve H
Peter Day
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Nap - Just lovely to work on.
Steve - A cold start here already; back on with the long-johns (too much information?).
The hobbyhorse next, and, depending on how that goes perhaps the hands, gun and finish. I must say that this one does seem to be challenging my levels of stamina - the slightly smaller scale and extra-fine detail need a lot of concentrated effort. I think back to 200mm for the next one.
Steve - A cold start here already; back on with the long-johns (too much information?).
The hobbyhorse next, and, depending on how that goes perhaps the hands, gun and finish. I must say that this one does seem to be challenging my levels of stamina - the slightly smaller scale and extra-fine detail need a lot of concentrated effort. I think back to 200mm for the next one.
Hi Peter
Interesting way to paint ..just Longjohns ...lol
The scale is 1/12th and as you say a challenging piece , one thing Hugo will be very happy to see this version
Have a good day
Happy benchtime
Nap
Interesting way to paint ..just Longjohns ...lol
The scale is 1/12th and as you say a challenging piece , one thing Hugo will be very happy to see this version
Have a good day
Happy benchtime
Nap
Peter Day
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Nap - It's the only way to paint!
'Tis finished:
The final session involved painting the hands and gun and then the hobbyhorse and blanket roll.
A thoroughly enjoyable figure to work on, and a big thankyou again to Nap for giving it to me.
'Tis finished:
The final session involved painting the hands and gun and then the hobbyhorse and blanket roll.
A thoroughly enjoyable figure to work on, and a big thankyou again to Nap for giving it to me.
Graham
A Fixture
This is just beautiful Peter. The best thing I have seen in a long time. The quality of painting is superb and picking out the best bits is impossible as it is all best bits.
Just........
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Merryweather
A Fixture
stunning work, Peter.
KenBoyle
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Absolutely fantastic painting Peter! 
Cheers,
Ken
Cheers,
Ken
Peter Day
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Thanks very much for your kind words and support people.
misfit151
A Fixture
A masterclass in acrylic painting Peter.......outstanding..... Mike
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