Spanish Conquistador Finished on Base -Pics

[Major_Goose]

Hi guys .

As i told you inthe previous post the pictures were somedays old. In the mean time iwas progressing and , early this morning i managed to finish the figure...
Well did i ?

Hmm when you work from 22.00 night till 05.00 morning nonstop you do some silly things ... So when i shooted the pictures you will see i had forgotten topaint the paper piece thatis in the map case on his back . i painted after shooting but i was too much tired to reshoot.

So please forgive that and the bad picture quality as the light was playing tricks all the time

 

[Major_Goose]

 

[DaveCox]

I really must put more work into my bases, as to me they've always been just a support for the figure - you've turned them into a part of the model Costas and it looks fantastic!
The painting on the figure is well up to your usual standard, but the overall effect of base & figure is just stunning!

 

[Kisifer]

That's simply amazing Costas my friend. I believe that this is one of your best figures overall. Superb groundwork that tights up nicely with the figure. Way to go my friend.

Xenofon

 

[Ulrich]

A great work. And the best is the effect of base and figure. I like it. I want to see more.

Ulrich

 

[Milorg]

Hello Costas

A new great precentation. The basework is beautiful, clever way to make the waterfall as a part of the base. How about a SBS of your water work?
The figure is a classic too, I have one laying around for future project...

All the best

Per Olav

 

[Major_Goose]

Thanks for comments guys .
the truth is that i dont like the lower part of water too much and i will take it off and resculpt in finer distribution .

as for SBS will come Per Olav but just a bit later as i am freaking out in office these weeks . But i am promising for one !

 

[aiantas]

this is the best figure you ever painted,congratulations my brother for the progress..... babis

 

[MAB]

A good painting job
and one optimal realistic acclimatization
like always much and delicious one.
Bravo my friend

MAB

 

[Major_Goose]

Thanks a lto for your comments guys !! Ireally appreciate it. Iknow i have a long way to go ..an endless one , but i am trying

 

[megroot]

Costas,

Your figure is beautifull paint. But in my opinion i think you must do more shading and highlighting on the violet. It seems all the same colour, but it can be the picture's.
For the base. I have resinable doubts that water falling down into water is not a great collumn but small. (i don't now how to explain). Maybe this: when i see your water it looks like the cave's that you can visit with the stalagtieten and stalagmieten growing to each ohter. That is not what a waterfall do.
Further excellent base.

marc

 

[modelix]

Costas

Fantastic work!!!
i see another work made by you, "Crist of the Trenchs", and the terrain is very beautiful!

Best Regards

Vitalino

 

[Joe Hudson]

Costas,

This is looking nice. I really like the color combination for the figure and a very nice job on the groundwork.

Joe

 

[rej]

Lovely figure Costas especially the flesh tones ........

Take Care,

Ray

 

[Major_Goose]

Guys hi . Thanks for your commentsand suggestions . As iwas nothappy withthe water work inthe lower part i lift it all up and i will remake. I also will remake the shield as i am not pleased. When all is finished i will repost some pictures to show you . Thanks a lot

 

[MikkoH]

Costas
I just love the base! And of coure figure is also gret but base takes my intrest! Absolutely stunning! Keep up the good work. :lol:

Cheers Mikko

 

[Major_Goose]

Thanks a lot Mikko. Is it cold up there?

 

[Guy]

Excellent work Costas. I like your color choices.

 

[Kevin D.]

Costas!

That is gorgeous!!! Makes me thirsty!

I love your treatment of the yellows!

I think your water is inspired and obviously makes others rethink their usage of ground work!!

I read that you were not satisfied with the lower water. Your ground treatment is way beyond me and I see no need to change it, but if you do want to, I read a great article on falling water and representing the resulting splashes in AMAZING FIGURE MODELER by Anthony Mestas (AFM issue 28).

I don't know if you have your own concept of the wanted changes or not but if you are interested and do not have access to the article I would be pleased to get it to you. If interested at all, I can email one page of the article showing the effects I am speaking of for your evaluation.

Best,

Kevin D.

 

[John Bowery]

Costas,
It is ABSOLUTELY STUNNING and I just greatly admire your work. You are an inspiration to all :lol:
John