Standard-bearer Charles d'Anjou late XIII th C.

[Marco22]

hi!

I have not posted for a while as i have been busy with a new 75 mm project...
I started of with the teutonic knight from Pegaso 75 mm ( a rather small 75 mm more of a 70 mm)

I changed the legs in order to be more accurate with armor history (late XIII th century - no full metal plates, only leather )
I also changed the head (using Pegaso's Livonian knight)
I cut the hands off and replaced them using bear hands from an old 70mm knight which I painted (badly) about 20 years ago...

the flag will be scratched using magic sculpt

I air brushed the horse (with acrylics) in order not to have too many layers of paint, the freehand being oil painted.

of course that is only the base coat

I also painted the cape , air brushed with acrylics, and then the freehand painted with oils

that is it for now...

Marc

 

[Ron Tamburrini]

This is impressive to say the least Marco
I am not quite sure what you are doing in Picture 3 can you explain

Ron

 

[Marco22]

that is just a little piece of plastic card to give me the correct size for each fleur de lys.
it enables me to have a regular pattern both in width and hight.

 

[billyturnip]

WOW! That is impressive work so far Marc.

 

[Huw63]

Lovely freehand work.

Cheers

Huw

 

[Bailey]

very impressive!

 

[peedee]

Beautiful work, this is I feel going to be a showstopper.

I shall save the inevitable word Magnificent for later !

Your efforts are always worth waiting for.

Paul.

Paul.

 

[clrsgt]

Wow. Very impressive even at this stage.

 

[NickM]

Stunning Marc. The patterns on the fabric are amazing - very skilful brushwork!

 

[Andre]

I am in awe, your freehand painting is incredible! This is a comp winner for sure!
Cant wait to see the finished result. Question, what brand of oils are you using? I have been using Winton (budget brand Windsor and Newton) and they are ok, but not fantastic.....looking for something better without the mortgage!

Slainte,

Andy

 

[Viking Bob]

Stunning painting and precise too.

 

[Alex]

excellent début Marco. J'ai hâte de voir le drapeau !!!

Alex

 

[pgarri27]

Your figure is really looking good. Super job on the free hand. Looking forward to seeing it finished.

 

[megroot]

Amazing and impressive.

marc

 

[Marco22]

thanks guys!
@ Andre ; it is important to use artist quality extra fine oils, as they contain more pigments, and will give you abetter coverage.
I mostly use WN, rembrant and Lefranc Bourgeois oils . Old holland is also excellent. I am sure there are others.

 

[Ron Tamburrini]

thanks guys!
@ Andre ; it is important to use artist quality extra fine oils, as they contain more pigments, and will give you abetter coverage.
I mostly use WN, rembrant and Lefranc Bourgeois oils . Old holland is also excellent. I am sure there are others.

Couldn't agree more ! the higher the series number the the more pigment and less oil
Ron

 

[OldTaff]

Looking absolutely brilliant, Marc, very impressive.

Alan

 

[Edorta]

Bravo Marc. It looks al the freehand looks very well balanced so far.

Military miniatures painted by Eduardo Garcia