WIP Sikh Infantryman WW1 bust by Stormtrooper

[Geoff Charman]

I think this will do, should look better when painted.



Cheers
Geoff

 

[NeilW]

...used to throw as a weapon a bit like a frisbee many years previous, I believe.

Yep, it's a Chakram and eventually evolved not into the Frisbee but the Aerobie. Seemingly some warriors went to an extravagant extent stacking them up on their turbans and all along their arms.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chakram

This video demos them (from 1.25).

 

[Geoff Charman]

Yep, it's a Chakram and eventually evolved not into the Frisbee but the Aerobie. Seemingly some warriors went to an extravagant extent stacking them up on their turbans and all along their arms.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chakram

This video demos them (from 1.25).


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Many thanks Neil, that is good to know I was correct and thanks for the info, very interesting.

Cheers
Geoff

 

[Paul Kernan]

Thanks Geoff

 

[Geoff Charman]

I'm trying something new, this is using Citadel Earth shade wash over all the white primer before adding any Vallejo acrylic colour just as I have been doing for the hair on some of my recent busts. I have used Citadel Nuln Oil Shade wash on the beard, etc.

I shall see tomorrow when I start with some colour.



I have noticed that the old bottle of earth shade on the turban is a slightly different brown from the new bottle as on the tunic, etc.

Cheers
Geoff

 

[Chris Oldfield]

That’s a classic example of how to use a wash, Geoff - the liquid has sunk into all the details & recesses on the bust & outlined the features beautifully. Great job.

 

[Geoff Charman]

That’s a classic example of how to use a wash, Geoff - the liquid has sunk into all the details & recesses on the bust & outlined the features beautifully. Great job.

Thanks Chris, I am not used to using washes in that way normally so we shall see how I get on.

Cheers
Geoff

 

[Chris Oldfield]

Think you've done OK with it so far, Geoff! I've had some tragic mistakes with washes before on both figures & AFVs, & yours looks like a textbook example of how to do it right.....

 

[Geoff Charman]

Thank you Chris, let's hope I can continue with the washes, if it goes t*ts up I can always revert to my old way.

Cheers
Geoff

 

[Nap]

Hi Geoff

This is going to be good , interesting the way your using washes ..hope it works for you if not something learned

Look forward to more

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Geoff Charman]

Hi Geoff

This is going to be good , interesting the way your using washes ..hope it works for you if not something learned

Look forward to more

Happy benchtime

Nap

Thanks mate, trouble is I have tried washes in the past and they tend to get thick but will have to try harder.

Cheers
Geoff

 

[Geoff Charman]

Applied some thin colour washes this morning, very pleased with the result.



The darker one is more true to how he looks.

Cheers
Geoff

 

[Nap]

Hi Geoff

Another great update from the bench .......even though it's not a colourful uniform it's coming to life really well

the flash of colour on the turban adds a nice touch , wonder if all regts were the same ?

Thanks for sharing

Look forward to more

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Chris Oldfield]

Like how the bandolier has turned out Geoff, looks very worn & weathered as though it’s been in the line for a very long time.

 

[Geoff Charman]

Thanks Nap, I was saying to Helen that the bit of crimson really brightens it up.

There are different types of turbans depending on religion and area you come from and that part does come in different colours but I cannot find my ref. of the names of the various part of the headgear, and whether the regts had all the same colours.

Geoff

 

[Geoff Charman]

Like how the bandolier has turned out Geoff, looks very worn & weathered as though it’s been in the line for a very long time.

Thanks Chris but that bit is not finished yet, it's only had one very thin coat of paint, but I must admit it does look nice and worn, but I have apply some more to it.

Cheers
Geoff

 

[Geoff Charman]

Today has been lots of finishing touches, highlighting the tunic and turban, metalwork on the rifle, I painted the wood midweek with neat Artist's oils, and buttons, another couple of coats on the leather work, and painted the rod to fix him to the base which I have varnished so all it needs is a label.





So i think he is finished, hope you have enjoyed him, I certainly have.

Seasons greetings to you all.

Geoff

 

[Nap]

Hi Geoff

You've done it again ...great result in the time I painted a violin!

Look forwRd to seeing this up close

Enjoyed seeing this progress

Look forward to the next

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[KenBoyle]

Beautiful work Geoff! I'd be lost without Citadel washes. Used in a controlled manner they can really make a difference. I especially use them to outline objects as they create a nice transparent shadow rather than a hard line. Particularly the earth, black and sepia shades.

Cheers,
Ken

 

[Chris Oldfield]

Superbly finished Geoff, & in record time too! You're a painting machine, I like the muted highlights & shadows on the tunic & turban.