David Spencer
A Fixture
Yes, I went for "less is more ". Hopefully the "finished" photos will show it properly.
Completed Tartar Miniatures C15 Infantryman
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David Spencer
A Fixture
More shading (legs)
Briggsy
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Nice work, is the seam down the back of the hood sculpted in or paint? Love how you're doing this so much subtle work all coming together making the figure come to life, I wish I had your patience. I rush it then end up having to make it look right rather than your gradual build up.
Cheers Simon
Cheers Simon
David Spencer
A Fixture
Thanks Simon
It's sculpted, and shaded.
This technique takes ages, and is very much a gradual process.
BBC Sounds kept me going today:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/m001mcbp
It's sculpted, and shaded.
This technique takes ages, and is very much a gradual process.
BBC Sounds kept me going today:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/m001mcbp
Briggsy
PlanetFigure Supporter
If it's worth doing it's worth doing well, it always goes better with music. As I'm about to start work at my desk I'll tell Alexa to put Planet Rock on.
Cheers Simon
Cheers Simon
David Spencer
A Fixture
That sounds like a plan.
How are your eye and your hip?
Briggsy
PlanetFigure Supporter
Eye is just about back to normal, I have another injection next week, hopefully I won't have another big bleed, we shall see. Hip is a bitch, on my feet far too much yesterday and I'm really paying the price today. Mixed feelings about it but my wife has ordered me an electric mobility scooter, she was hinting pretty heavily before the hip went. I guess it's not so bad because she gets knackered pushing me in a normal wheelchair. On the plus side I can race my Granddaughter around the estate when she gets her bike out!! Keep well bud.
Cheers Simon
David Spencer
A Fixture
Take it steady. Fingers crossed that the eye injection is successful and not too traumatic. It's a rocky road you're on right now. I hope you get the op before long.
David Spencer
A Fixture
Briggsy
PlanetFigure Supporter
Cheers David, it's a bit rough but never going to let it stop.me, at the very least it's all a great excuse to spend more time at my desk!
Cheers Simon
David Spencer
A Fixture
Trying, and not succeeding, to show the shading progress so far.
Phone doesn't pick up the "leather" shades, but these are marginally more representative.
The trousers have been done, too.
Honest!
Briggsy
PlanetFigure Supporter
Actually you can see the subtlety of the shading, a back drop of something dark would rather than your desk would help. There is a definite life breathed into the figure all the muted colours are combining into something eye catching and as the weather is getting warmer you don't have to risk hypothermia any more!
Cheers Simon
Cheers Simon
David Spencer
A Fixture
Indeed.
Seven chilblains on my fingers currently, two of which have split.
Sons of bitches, every one.
Seven chilblains on my fingers currently, two of which have split.
Sons of bitches, every one.
Briggsy
PlanetFigure Supporter
David Spencer
A Fixture
Still shading
Hi David
Your really bringing this piece to life , your approach to the shading works well
Looking at the face .....he’s not exactly good looking so suits the subject well
Look forward to seeing more
Have fun at the bench
Nap
Your really bringing this piece to life , your approach to the shading works well
Looking at the face .....he’s not exactly good looking so suits the subject well
Look forward to seeing more
Have fun at the bench
Nap
Briggsy
PlanetFigure Supporter
Looks really great David, slow and steady wins the race I guess, just love the subtle transitions from shade to light, brilliant stuff. Hope the chilblains are healing up.
Cheers Simon
Cheers Simon
David Spencer
A Fixture
Thanks guys
It's an over-exposed photo, but I needed the attention (!!)
I'm not happy with the face yet.
Chilblains are receding into memory now, thanks Simon.
I hope you are OK?
It's an over-exposed photo, but I needed the attention (!!)
I'm not happy with the face yet.
Chilblains are receding into memory now, thanks Simon.
I hope you are OK?
David Spencer
A Fixture
Confession:
I sinned yesterday, and bought a 1/48 Nieuport 11 (Bébé).
A winter project, cos I can build it in the spare bedroom and not freeze during December and January.
And it's a change of pace from shading, highlighting, blending.
I sinned yesterday, and bought a 1/48 Nieuport 11 (Bébé).
A winter project, cos I can build it in the spare bedroom and not freeze during December and January.
And it's a change of pace from shading, highlighting, blending.
