Completed The Sacking of Panama
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Steve headley
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Looking forward to seeing what you do with it ray. That will be something very different indeed.
Steve
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While making a start on painting Captain Morgan's face I became aware that my close work glasses and visor were no longer suitable,
fortunately I had a stronger pair available, and then set about ordering a new visor with a range of lenses.
It arrived this morning midway through my painting session. What a difference it made, and so useful to be able to change a lens
to suit your purpose.
I've also put myself down for a Redgrass R9 desk lamp, especially designed for us modellers.
Enough rambling, here's a pic of Captain Morgan, who appears to be sneering, that's my poor artwork, but I think it works.
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The visor comes in a nice sturdy case and is suitable for those who wear glasses and those who don't.
Malc
fortunately I had a stronger pair available, and then set about ordering a new visor with a range of lenses.
It arrived this morning midway through my painting session. What a difference it made, and so useful to be able to change a lens
to suit your purpose.
I've also put myself down for a Redgrass R9 desk lamp, especially designed for us modellers.
Enough rambling, here's a pic of Captain Morgan, who appears to be sneering, that's my poor artwork, but I think it works.
Click on the image for a larger picture.
The visor comes in a nice sturdy case and is suitable for those who wear glasses and those who don't.
Malc
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Hi Malc it’s a very good start to the face love the shear, adds more character to the face.
The new sight aid looks very good indeed, did you get it from Amazon? Like the idea of different lenses would come in very useful indeed.
Steve
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The new sight aid looks very good indeed, did you get it from Amazon? Like the idea of different lenses would come in very useful indeed.
Steve
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Hi Steve.
Glad you like the face, and the sneer.
Yes, I purchased the visor from Amazon. I'd been thinking about getting one for a while. Pleased I did, the choice of lenses
is going to come in very useful.
Malc
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Hi Malc thanks for confirmation I will be ordering one will come in very handy indeed.
Keep up the good work it’s coming together very well indeed .
Steve
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Keep up the good work it’s coming together very well indeed .
Steve
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Hi Malc.
That looks a real posh visor ......be interested how you get on with it , are the lens all of use or do you keep to one magnification ?
...and you can keep sandwiches and biscuits in at shows !
I need a lamp , so searching , like the Reedgrass but it's blooming expensive still any would be a improvement on the candle I use ....lol
Now on to the pirate ....cue suitable voice ......"Avast and splice the mainbrace you scurvy ridden swabs"
....nice painting on that flesh of Mr Morgan .....definately looking good
Following with interest
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That looks a real posh visor ......be interested how you get on with it , are the lens all of use or do you keep to one magnification ?
...and you can keep sandwiches and biscuits in at shows !
I need a lamp , so searching , like the Reedgrass but it's blooming expensive still any would be a improvement on the candle I use ....lol
Now on to the pirate ....cue suitable voice ......"Avast and splice the mainbrace you scurvy ridden swabs"
....nice painting on that flesh of Mr Morgan .....definately looking good
Following with interest
Happy benchtime
Nap
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nice progress!! the new magnifiers looks good
My apologies for the lack of updates, I've been a bit under the weather, so sadly no time spent on painting.
I'm now feeling a little better and pleased to be able to make some progress.
I want Captain Morgan to look more vibrant then the other characters, and so I've used oils over acrylics to achieve this on some of his clothing.
Please click on the thumbnail for a larger image.
You'll also notice work has begun on the scene in the background.
Malc
I'm now feeling a little better and pleased to be able to make some progress.
I want Captain Morgan to look more vibrant then the other characters, and so I've used oils over acrylics to achieve this on some of his clothing.
Please click on the thumbnail for a larger image.
You'll also notice work has begun on the scene in the background.
Malc
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Hi Malc, glad to know your feeling better. Captain Morgan is looking very nice indeed you have captured him very well indeed. Nice start to the back drop I see you have stared the third one as well. Keep it up mate it’s getting their.
Steve
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Steve
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Hi Malc
Sorry you've not been well mate but great to hear your feeling better now and at the bench
Liking the wat Capt M is looking , like the work on sash where pistol is pushed in
Looking forward to seeing more
Happy FUN @ the bench
Nap
Sorry you've not been well mate but great to hear your feeling better now and at the bench
Liking the wat Capt M is looking , like the work on sash where pistol is pushed in
Looking forward to seeing more
Happy FUN @ the bench
Nap
snik
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Very nice skin tones! I like the red and brown clothes! Oil for leather I believe is the best!Great progress!!!
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Very nice work, I too like the way you handled the pistol in the sash. This is going to look great when done!
Thanks for the steer on the Vision Aid, I bought one and already prefer it to my optivisor. I thought the light on it was a bit of a gimmick but it has been really helpful when rigging WWI aircraft.
I'm now awaiting delivery of my Redgrass lamp, which should be here in a couple of weeks. I'm holding off more figure painting until I have that.
Thanks for the steer on the Vision Aid, I bought one and already prefer it to my optivisor. I thought the light on it was a bit of a gimmick but it has been really helpful when rigging WWI aircraft.
I'm now awaiting delivery of my Redgrass lamp, which should be here in a couple of weeks. I'm holding off more figure painting until I have that.
Steve headley
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Hi Rob, I suppose you could go all Hollywood with him and say it’s Captain Blood that might be a route to go down. It’s up to the modeller to work the magic on the scene. Either way it will be a colourful piece. So meany combinations of colour you can use.
It’s a pleasure seeing the different versions of this each one has its own interpretation which is good. Have seen a couple of them on their own and they work very well too and one where the whole background was changed and that looked very impressive too. So meany options with the set. I know of one set where the modeller is doing them on board a ship now that’s different.
Steve
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It’s a pleasure seeing the different versions of this each one has its own interpretation which is good. Have seen a couple of them on their own and they work very well too and one where the whole background was changed and that looked very impressive too. So meany options with the set. I know of one set where the modeller is doing them on board a ship now that’s different.
Steve
TFB Miniatures Team
Definitely oils for leather, I'm going to use Burnt Umber over the basecoat on the jacket and hopefully that will produce a nice finish.
Malc
