WIP Treasure Island.

[MalcC]

After seeing Magnus's version of this here on PF, I just had to have one, and ordered it from
El Greco Miniatures.
Nicely cast, although a little cleaning up needed here and there. Nothing major.
This morning I've concentrated on drilling the the bust and base to take some brass rod.
Once its been given a thorough wash, I'll prime it and start on the painting.


There's so much character and detail in the face, it should be great to paint.
The hat is being held in place for the photo with blu-tac, thus the slight gap.

Malc

 

[phil_h]

Looking forward to seeing your progress on this one, it's a great bust...

 

[Nap]

Hi Malc

This looks like a fun bust , thought it might have been the older Andrea piece...see pic

Sculpt looks good

Following with interest ...enjoy

Nap



Long John Silver
Size: 200 mm
Andrea Miniatures | No. S9-B04 | 1:8

 

[Briggsy]

Going to be a good one to watch.

Cheers Simon

 

[Ned Ricks]

Found this a very nicely detailed piece. I think you will enjoy it. Look forward to seeing your work.
N

 

[MalcC]

Hi Malc

This looks like a fun bust , thought it might have been the older Andrea piece...see pic

Sculpt looks good

Following with interest ...enjoy

Nap

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Long John Silver
Size: 200 mm
Andrea Miniatures | No. S9-B04 | 1:8

Nap, I remember the Andrea version now, it never tempted me, but FeR's version was too good to let go by.

Malc

 

[MalcC]

Found this a very nicely detailed piece. I think you will enjoy it. Look forward to seeing your work.
N

Cheers Ned, I think I will enjoy painting this, going through some colour option in mind before I start.

Malc

 

[Canterbury Coxswain]

Certainly looks the part Malcolm......I'm sure you'll do it justice!
Kim

 

[MalcC]

Certainly looks the part Malcolm......I'm sure you'll do it justice!
Kim

Thanks Kim, fingers crossed I make a reasonable job of it.

Malc

 

[BRAN]

I like this project, I will follow it closely....

 

[Nap]

Nap, I remember the Andrea version now, it never tempted me, but FeR's version was too good to let go by.

Malc

Agree there .....the FeR piece has a great character

Looking forward to seeing more

Have fun at the bench when possible

Nap

 

[MalcC]

I've been able to spend a little time at the bench.
Yesterday I braved storm Bert to go outside a spray prime the main parts of the bust.
And I couldn't resist making a start painting the eyes and teeth, before blocking out the flesh tones and bandana.
I recently purchased AK's 3rd generation flesh set, and thought I'd give them a try, the shades differ from both the SC75 and Vallejo sets I have.
The base flesh tone is darker, which I thought would be ideal for a pirate, and to to this I added the lighter tones as I progressed, trying to get a nice graduation.
Once I got the basic tones down, I started to apply the shadows.
I'd already mixed Vallejo Chocolate Brown and SC75 Black with a little white added for the basecoat of the hair.
I added a little of this to the flesh mix, to create the stubble, which I have to admit, I'm rather pleased with.
Overall I'm impressed with the AK flesh set, the tones really worked well and produced the shades I was after.
Fingers crossed I'll be able to return to the bench in the next few days.


Please click on the thumbnail for a larger image.

Malc

 

[Canterbury Coxswain]

Great start Malcolm. Wouldn't want to meet him down a dark alley.................that said, my dentist would like him as a customer!
Skin paint info. helpful.
Cheers,
Kim

 

[Steve Ski]

Once again, you ain't waistin no time, woof! Excellent, Bro!

 

[MalcC]

Once again, you ain't waistin no time, woof! Excellent, Bro!

Cheers Steve, much appreciated.

Malc

 

[Briggsy]

Nice one Malc, glad you're managing some brush time and wow that is a cracking face, I might do what I've never done before and buy a paint set.

Cheers Simon

 

[Nap]

Hi Malc

That fleshwork looks really good , suits the subject for sure , liking the stubble you’ve done as well

Nice start on the hair as well , are you having a pattern on the headscarf ?

Good update and a great session at bench

Looking forward to seeing more when possible

Have fun @ the bench

Nap

 

[MalcC]

Nice one Malc, glad you're managing some brush time and wow that is a cracking face, I might do what I've never done before and buy a paint set.

Cheers Simon

Thanks Simon, there's so much character in the face and it was very enjoyable to paint. Just got add add some final details.
The paint sets are well worth having.... I'm thinking of adding more.

Malc

 

[MalcC]

Hi Malc

That fleshwork looks really good , suits the subject for sure , liking the stubble you’ve done as well

Nice start on the hair as well , are you having a pattern on the headscarf ?

Good update and a great session at bench

Looking forward to seeing more when possible

Have fun @ the bench

Nap

Thanks Nap, the AK flesh set suited my style and what I wanted to achieve, they gave me the results I wanted straight off.
Not sure about the headscarf as yet other than it will be faded dark red.
The colour there now, is like a primer for reds.

Malc

 

[BRAN]

Very good work Malc