WIP Critique The Retreat, 90mm Andrea

[tonydawe]

Hi Nap, thanks very much for your comments on this figure and for the guidance you provided me on uniform colours and unit designation. It's great to have access to people with such a passion for Napoleonic history. Yes, this figure will definitely take pride of place in my collection.

Hi David, still a few things to do before I call this figure finished. I appreciate you taking the time to look and comment mate.

 

[tonydawe]

Hi guys,

Final pics below. I've been working on adding the finishing touches, which include more Creme of tartar snow effects on the uniform and a final wash of oils.

Really enjoyed this figure and pleased with the way it turned out.

I hope you like it. Thanks to everyone for your comments on this thread.

 

[NickM]

Tony, this figure is an absolute beauty mate.
I love the cold tones you've used, particularly in his face, and the powdery snow on his uniform is outstanding.
Over the past few years you've painted a lot of figures which I've loved, but this has to be my favourite. Well done mate!

 

[Wings5797]

Bravo Tony,
Really great finish Mate.
Very well done.
Cheers
Keith

 

[ChaosCossack]

Bravo Tony Bravo
Can't say much more than that... Beautiful!

Cheers

Colin

 

[Richie]

Hi Tony,
Now that depiction tells a story. Excellent work as usual I can only echo the other sentiments.
cheers
Richie

 

[Mark S]

Simply stunning Tony, well done mate, it's a great piece!

 

[Aveleira]

You did an outstanding job on this one
Congrats Tony!

Regards
Pedro

 

[Colin_Fraser]

Great cold weather piece Tony...brings to mind the retreat scene from Ridley Scott's film"The Duellists." You need to do more Nappies.

Cheers

Colin

 

[Mark S]

I don't mean to speak for Tony, but I reckon if he's anything like me he's seen enough nappies for one bloke for one lifetime.

 

[DEL]

That is absolutely cracking Tony.
The snow effect is perfectly handled........love it.
Cheers
Derek

 

[megroot]

Excellent painting.
He has it cold, is tired, and is leaving Moskow to go home.
Splendid work.

marc

 

[tonydawe]

Nick, Keith, Colin, Ritchie, Mark, Pedro, Colin, Derek and Marc - thanks guys.

More Nappies - well I've just purchased a DF Grieve bust of The Duke of Wellington and I've just started a 150mm figure of Nelson by Hawk Miniatures , does that qualify?

 

[brian]

Great job Tony.
Brian

 

[Nap]

Hi Tony ,

All I can do is echo the comments ..he looks really brilliant , lovely weathering all the way , flesh almost death like he is so cold .

DG's Wellington ..I will watch with interest on this one , its a great bust .

Thnaks for sharing "The Retreat"

Nap

 

[mil-mart]

Superb finish Tony very convincing snow effects and weathering.

Cheers Ken

 

[blabsy]

Hi Tony
mate what has happened to your work????
NO Really!
Its gone from rather good to wow holy cow take another look, there is real heart gone in to this, that face is cracking mate really top job.
Best Regards
Paul
www.paulblaber1.moonfruit.com

 

[tonydawe]

Brian, Nap, Ken and Paul - thanks guys. I really do appreciate all your comments.