WIP SBS 75mm Mounted Byzantine Emperor

[Christosjager]

...and the body armor, a muscle cuirass. Common armor from centuries, still in use at that era mostly from aristocratic men who can afford that cost.

 

[Christosjager]

...I add leather protection straps to the shoulders and a decoration strap under the body armor...

 

[Christosjager]

...extra protection to the shoulders and a scarf tide up on the body armor...

 

[Ferris]

I am amazed by your sculpting Christos!
And your speed as well!

Cheers,
Adrian

 

[Christosjager]

...the cloak is also added and now it's time to give character to the figure's face by adding beard and hair...

 

[Christosjager]

...and the beard and hair are done, now he looks more like a king, it's time for chain mail around the helmet for head protection...

 

[megroot]

This is so great to see it groing from wire to a great figure.
I really like this SBS.

Marc

 

[Akritis]

perfect work...keep going on.
Read Rafaelle d Amato researth for painting, he has made a great job.
You Can also use Frescos from Kosmosotira Monastery at Feres. It is said that this images represend members from Komninos family perhaps Manouel himself, because the imperial family had paid the renovation of the main bulding of the Temble.

http://www.athosmemory.com/strymonas/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=204&Itemid=36

 

[Christosjager]

Marc thanks,
George thank you for your kind words and info, I know exactly what I will paint, I have made my recearch, you know I love this historical period many many years now.

The miniature is on the final steps, there are some few details to add before I start to paint it.

Here is a photo from the neck's chain mail. I make it very thin, I "stick" it on a hard surface using vaseline and I engrave the "c"s for the chain mail.

 

[Christosjager]

...the chain mail that covers the neck. I like the result, it's the first time for me using this technique but it works. It's time now to put the stirrups, a mace, a sword, some arrows, the shield needs some improvement and finally the figure is going to complete (I am getting tired). Soon the last photos.

 

[gordy]

Excellent techniques Christos

 

[redhorse]

That chain mail looks great, thanks for sharing this way of doing it.

 

[Christosjager]

...the sword and stirrups are ready...

 

[Christosjager]

...and finally the shield and mace are also finished.


These are the last photos of the completed figure (maibe I will post some more with the figure primed)

It's time now to give life to this creation

Thank you all my friends for your comments and support

 

[housecarl]

Superb work, looking forwards to your magic with the brushes.
Carl.

 

[milten2004]

I am visiting this topic regularly and I am waiting to see paint job ...
Kip going...

 

[Black Army]

Great project Christos!

I think the textile on the horse need more wrinkless (I know, it's not so easy), but the whole composition is excellent!

Congrats!

Cheers,
Balázs

 

[Christosjager]

Thank you again guys for the comments

Here are some pics with the figure primed, I am already painting the miniature and soon I will post photos of the...finished model

 

[megroot]

Outstanding and beuatifull sculpt.
Now, speedpainting. Can hardly wait to see it finished.

Marc

 

[gordy]

Christos, the primed piece looks almost like a digital 3d model!