WIP "The Barbarian" ~ Pegaso 75mm

[NigelR]

This is coming along really well. You're capturing a very dramatic feel that suits the pose of the figure very well. I like your use of colour in the flesh tones. Expanding my palette beyond the obvious colours is something I struggle with.

 

[Rocco82]

This is coming along really well. You're capturing a very dramatic feel that suits the pose of the figure very well. I like your use of colour in the flesh tones. Expanding my palette beyond the obvious colours is something I struggle with.

Apologies! I missed this alert.

Thanks Nigel. I definitely took some inspiration from the boxart. Love the lighting of that. Perfect for the pose imo and gives it that drama like you say.

I also struggle with expanding my flesh tones. It's tough lol.
I can start off ok and introduce various tones and it looks good. But when I come to highlight up it all gets a bit samey.
It happened with this and it's a battle back and forth glazing /highlighting
I feel I've learnt alot though with this one!

Thanks again. Much appreciated.

 

[Rocco82]

Just a small update again.
That's him 98% done.
I'm not delighted with the work on the metallics but happy enough. Maybe attempt some glazes here and there.

On to the base now where I'm a bit torn.
I'm thinking now maybe a larger scene ()
And him at a swamp with a giant squid /octopus tentacle coming out of the water sorta deal.
Or just keep it simpler and on a smaller block with him in a wooded area with some nice ground vegetation etc.
With the dramatic pose of the figure I'm tempted to go big and make the most of the sculpt.

I'm not up for a resin pour so I'm experimenting with some mig ammo 'slow river water' effects.
Not totally sure how to use it. YT doesn't give much.
But I think you paint the colour of the sea / seabed. Then layer this on and you get a glossy finish with texture. And you can build up. Says no more than 3mm at a time application. But I wonder if I can layer it to about 15mm to make sure I have the look of a bit of depth.
If anyones used this type of product any info is much appreciated.

Just did a really quick mockup to give me an idea.


We'll seehow this turns out anyway and then that will dictate where the base is heading lol.

Or now I'm thinking, in that photo is my old cutting mat, I'm quite digging that colour splash as a background. Maybe just cut and use a part of that as a backdrop and be done with him.

 

[marco14]

that is looking very nice already,a lot of flesh to do

Mario

 

[Rocco82]

Cheers Mario!! It's been a journey!

 

[Briggsy]

Rocco, what you said about the cutting mar as a back drop sounds good, it would very much be in keeping with the Frazetta aesthetic. He's looking good however you display him.

Cheers Simon

 

[NigelR]

That looks really good (although a better photo would help see it more clearly......). I like the wound on the leg. You could help Vincent on this thread https://www.planetfigure.com/threads/cgs-120mm-cuirassier-with-69th-regiment-color.617756/ by explaining how you did the blood splatters....

If the MIG stuff is a gel paste, this video is a good example of how to use it (the AK version):

 

[Rocco82]

Rocco, what you said about the cutting mar as a back drop sounds good, it would very much be in keeping with the Frazetta aesthetic. He's looking good however you display him.

Cheers Simon

It sure is tempting mate. I dunno lol . I dunno if there's too much pink going on? Or try recreate something similar.
Maybe not this project. I still vision a mossy area I think.
Thanks for the feedback mate!

 

[Rocco82]

That looks really good (although a better photo would help see it more clearly......). I like the wound on the leg. You could help Vincent on this thread https://www.planetfigure.com/threads/cgs-120mm-cuirassier-with-69th-regiment-color.617756/ by explaining how you did the blood splatters....

If the MIG stuff is a gel paste, this video is a good example of how to use it (the AK version):

That's mate. Much appreciated.
Yeah photos are pretty harsh. From the ceiling light.
I can't use my hobby light for photos. I get the black lines running across the screen
Something to do with frequencys or the shutter speed or something.
That would be a bit better I think. And I see people on YT using thiers.
Dif type bulbs I guess across brands Will break out the dslr for the finished photos.

I quite like the cut on the leg cheers. I wanted to add a bit more interest to the skin. I didn't have any gas left in me for this one to attempt tattoos as seen in the boxart

Pretty sure the stuff I have is the essentially the same stuff. Just with a dirty water effect. I'll check that out too cheers.

I'll be sure to pop over to that thread of Vincent's

 

[NigelR]

I can't use my hobby light for photos. I get the black lines running across the screen

That's because you have an LED lamp which flickers, most of the cheaper ones do. That's one of the reasons I got the RedGrass R9 lamp, which does not flicker (afaik it's something to do with power supplies and transformers). It means I can take good photos but it also reduces eye strain because the flickering is bad for the eyes.

I like the R9 but it is expensive. But I reckon my old eyes need all the protection and help they can get.......

 

[Rocco82]

That's because you have an LED lamp which flickers, most of the cheaper ones do. That's one of the reasons I got the RedGrass R9 lamp, which does not flicker (afaik it's something to do with power supplies and transformers). It means I can take good photos but it also reduces eye strain because the flickering is bad for the eyes.

I like the R9 but it is expensive. But I reckon my old eyes need all the protection and help they can get.......

Ah right so it's the led that's the culprit. Thanks.

Bloody 'el. You weren't lying. Lovely looking piece of kit but yeah that is expensive!

 

[Rob]

I'm not up for a resin pour so I'm experimenting with some mig ammo 'slow river water' effects.
Not totally sure how to use it. YT doesn't give much.
But I think you paint the colour of the sea / seabed. Then layer this on and you get a glossy finish with texture. And you can build up. Says no more than 3mm at a time application. But I wonder if I can layer it to about 15mm to make sure I have the look of a bit of depth.
If anyones used this type of product any info is much appreciated.

He looks great, I really like the battleworn look you have achieved on him.

For water effects you don't need to deep pour or use expensive products to achieve depth, you can do that by careful painting and only 3 or 4 coats of a gloss (preferably polyurethane) varnish.
Paint your base colour and stipple in some light and darker shades, then varnish. When dry stipple light and shades again over the top and re-varnish, repeat and repeat again will give a decent looking depth.
I did both of these "wet" bases that way, neither has more than 2mm build up of varnish layers. The first is 1/56th scale, the second 1/24th

https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/60/5822-261123192316.jpeg

https://www.planetfigure.com/useralbums/15477/standalone

 

[Rocco82]

He looks great, I really like the battleworn look you have achieved on him.

For water effects you don't need to deep pour or use expensive products to achieve depth, you can do that by careful painting and only 3 or 4 coats of a gloss (preferably polyurethane) varnish.
Paint your base colour and stipple in some light and darker shades, then varnish. When dry stipple light and shades again over the top and re-varnish, repeat and repeat again will give a decent looking depth.
I did both of these "wet" bases that way, neither has more than 2mm build up of varnish layers. The first is 1/56th scale, the second 1/24th

https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/60/5822-261123192316.jpeg

https://www.planetfigure.com/useralbums/15477/standalone

Excellent. Yeah I'd be happy with this type of effect. That would be enough to sell it.

Thanks for the tips! Much appreciated