Completed TFB Multi hat conversion - 1812 War Militia

[Briggsy]

Nice choice Nap, not that there was anything wrong with the last one, the frills need to be red though not the vivid fushia pink on the ref picture.

Cheers Simon

 

[KenBoyle]

Simply amazing work Nap! Your work just gets better and better!

Cheers,
Ken

 

[Nap]

Nice choice Nap, not that there was anything wrong with the last one, the frills need to be red though not the vivid fushia pink on the ref picture.

Cheers Simon

Thanks mate , just wasn’t happening with the other version , now all base coated...fringes in RED ...fear not !!!
Will do the neck tie in a spotty version

Much more happier now !

Simply amazing work Nap! Your work just gets better and better!

Cheers,
Ken

Just like yours Ken ...hope to see more soon but good to have you look in

Happy benchtime one and all

Nap

 

[NigelR]

Good choice Kev, that last version wasn't working for me. All the modern and contemporary references I could pull up lacked the striped effect you had.

 

[Nap]

Good choice Kev, that last version wasn't working for me. All the modern and contemporary references I could pull up lacked the striped effect you had.

Thanks for yr feedback

He now looks like this , will push the highs on fringe a bit more probably , the blue is actually more a gray/blue but this will change once I get the shadows and highs sorted

Still need to finish the face fully as well ...after the clothing !

Going to go for a black tie rather than spotted will look better against the red/blue I hope !

All comments welcome , click on for larger image !

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[marco14]

hey,well this is looking very much better ,very beautiful with that blue color,what a difference
great work Kev

Mario

 

[Briggsy]

Looks good Kev must admit the blue does look better than the stripey brown.

Cheers Simon

 

[NigelR]

That really works, it hangs together much better now. Nice combo of colours and t hyis is going to be a belter.

 

[clubcat]

Although I thought the stripey uniform was well executed, this does have more impact.
Congrats
Melanie

 

[Nap]

hey,well this is looking very much better ,very beautiful with that blue color,what a difference
great work Kev

Mario

I’m happier with it now !

Looks good Kev must admit the blue does look better than the stripey brown.

Cheers Simon

Cheers Simon hopefully it will do !

That really works, it hangs together much better now. Nice combo of colours and t hyis is going to be a belter.

Thanks Nigel , not sure about the belter comment but it’s definitely hanging together better now

Although I thought the stripey uniform was well executed, this does have more impact.
Congrats
Melanie

Cheers Mel , hopefully the impact will still be there after my attempt at brush swirling !

VERBAL UPDATE........coat all finished , collar and bow tie done

Will give the coat a check and then do a quick piccy

Need to complete the flesh .........unsure what colour hair to go for .....any thoughts welcome

Started on the cross belt , going for a leather effect , the thinner one will be a ‘white leather’

Stay tuned

Have FUN @ the bench

Nap

 

[Briggsy]

Sounds good mate, the trials and tribulations of the figure painter, there's quite a bit about at the mo. Looking forward to seeing the pictures.

Cheers Simon

 

[MalcC]

I did like the original, although I think your choice in changing the colour is the right one.
It makes him stand out more.
Nice work.

Malc

 

[Nap]

I did like the original, although I think your choice in changing the colour is the right one.
It makes him stand out more.
Nice work.

Malc

Thank you Malc , here’s some quickly taken pics before a hopefully long session attge bench ...still need to tidy up a few things on the clothing but it’s getting there ...happier now though

The blue looks brighter than in reality , it’s more a bluesy/french blue gray

All comments welcome

Nap

 

[MalcC]

Looking very good, One of your best I think.

Malc

 

[Briggsy]

What Malc said, this is becoming a really beautiful figure.

Cheers Simon

 

[KenBoyle]

It's looking beautiful Nap! I especially like the face and leather work.

Cheers,
Ken

 

[Nap]

Looking very good, One of your best I think.

Malc

Thank you .. it's all about enjoying ....no matter what we paint

What Malc said, this is becoming a really beautiful figure.

Cheers Simon

Appreciate that ....it's getting there ......clothing has been worked on more , now slightly less vibrant

It's looking beautiful Nap! I especially like the face and leather work.

Cheers,
Ken

Cheers Ken , still bits to do on face and at present still working on the leather

....great to have you looking in ....my next 2 busts will be US Marines .....with medals ......Ye Hah !!



Any suggestions on the hair colour from anyone .....and

Should I add horizontal stitching above the red fringes ?

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Briggsy]

No idea on hair colour mate but the stitching sounds like an awesome idea.

Cheers Simon

 

[Nap]

No idea on hair colour mate but the stitching sounds like an awesome idea.

Cheers Simon

Oh bugger .....LOL......stitching it is then ....after the belts are done and before completing the flesh

Happy days

Nap

 

[NigelR]

This is looking superb, a very striking figure indeed. Be careful with the stitching - it's more like a seam than visible stitching, see : https://www.amrevmuseum.org/collection/linen-hunting-shirt Keep it subtle......