WIP Critique Trying for a bust

[BarrieHynd]

Think its safe to say that the feather bonnet is now done. (apart from the hackle). Quite happy with it although there are a few wee bits to tidy up.



To make the painting easier the feathery part lifts off.

Cheers, Barrie.

 

[skeeterbuck]

Really nice looking Barrie. That's something to be proud of.

Are you using a pic or another figure for reference?

Chuck

 

[BarrieHynd]

Hello Chuck, I'm using the CGS military figures 200mm Black Watch figure as a guide.
Thanks for your comments.

Barrie.

 

[Wings5797]

Good work Barrie........are you sure you haven't done this before.
Really well done mate.
All the best,
Keith

 

[BarrieHynd]

Lol, definitely first time trying this Keith. Been looking through a lot of threads on here and there I was asking a lot of questions when I was at Euro.
Cheers mate,
Barrie.

 

[Tubby-Nuts2]

Barrie, I can tell you are enjoying this build! as it is showing in your work. Its getting more impressive each time.

Regards,

Mark

 

[arj]

Your work is very neat and precise.
Those feathers look fantastic.

Cheers
Andrew

 

[garyhiggins]

Hi Barrie, this really is coming along nicely. How are you planning to progress?
Best wishes, Gary.

 

[BarrieHynd]

Thankyou Mark, Andrew and Gary for the kind comments. Have moved on now to the tunic (collar not done yet).





Approached it like it was a"tailors dummy" used a paper template for the back and front, 3 in all, and used them to cut the shape of the putty that was rolled flat. Have marked the straps locations using thin plastic card from the spares box. Hopefully this will help with the folds.

Cheers,
Barrie.

 

[BarrieHynd]

Not had much time on this lately, got the epaulets and collar in place and marked out the edges on both for further details.
Details on the front of the tunic need to be removed and redone. Made them too narrow I think, they just don't look right.



All comments welcome,

Barrie

 

[Zastrow.cuirassier]

Will follow with interest your workk !
Great job!

 

[Funky50]

Those Bonnet Feathers look spot on and the chequered band looks great Barrie..Nice work so far.....Kevin

 

[Wings5797]

Good work Barrie.
I like the way that this piece is shaping up.
Well done Mate.
Keith

 

[BarrieHynd]

Will follow with interest your workk !
Great job!

Thanks Luc, good to have you on board.

Barrie

 

[BarrieHynd]

Those Bonnet Feathers look spot on and the chequered band looks great Barrie..Nice work so far.....Kevin

Cheers Kevin, textured the chequered band with an old cut down paintbrush. Want to get back on to this tomorrow.

Barrie.

 

[BarrieHynd]

Good work Barrie.
I like the way that this piece is shaping up.
Well done Mate.
Keith

Thanks Keith, still a fair bit to do but I am happy with it so far apart from the details mentioned that need changing.

Barrie

 

[MCPWilk]

Superbly done. How about a half/full figure next time?

Mike

 

[BarrieHynd]

Cheers Mike, really appreciate that. I am hoping to do a 120mm figure following Stu's guidance with the sculpting thread he has on the go.

Barrie.

 

[Gra30]

Hi Barrie, I have sat back to see this thread run as I think I knew what was coming and I didn't want to chip in too soon. Well you have done as I suspected, done a brilliant job, but you have also surpassed what I thought. Now I love your painting but I truely believe, as shown, you are an equally accomplished sculptor. As Mike has said, and I agree, go for half figure next. Your crisp and neat work echoes the way you paint and it is a pleasure to see your sculpting is the same. Get comfortable mate and you can do a piece for me anytime at this quality, brilliant and very very well done
And I can be a fussy bugger lol
Merry Christmas to you mate and your dear lady
Gra and Cath x

 

[BarrieHynd]

Gra, thank you for your praise and generous comments, when I read your post the dear lady thought something was wrong with me as I was smiling from ear to ear. To be honest the praise should be shared with other members of PF who have shared their techniques in their posts and have answered the many questions I have asked. What you can see in the pics posted from the start is a result of this. This has been a project that I have and still am enjoying and look forward to doing a bit more tonight.
Perhaps one day, a half figure will be tried like Mike and yourself suggest. I am just glad that others are enjoying what they see and hope not to disappoint with the finished piece.
Again Gra and everyone else thanks for the kind words and support.

Barrie.