US Sgt Mexican War 1846

[Tarok]

Howzit Planeteers,

Here's a few (hopefully not too blurry or dark ) pics of my latest completed figure.

It's the Seil Model 54mm US Sgt of the US-Mexican War (1846) - sculpted by Planet member Tomas Costano.

This figure was finished in oils (over a basecoat of Humbrol enamels). I don't think I achieved the correct hue of blue for the uniform - I suspect it is too dark for Sky Blue... Sorry Gary

I decided not to use the manufacturer provided base/groundwork simply because I wanted to try something new. The groundwork was made using a Bill Horan method. Milliput with fine sand and stones applied over it. The fence is common garden variety twigs. Ground work was painted with enamels and oil washes.

The edging was made using moulding cut to length to frame the base, and then stained a Teak colour.

Criticism welcome.

Rudi

 

[Sambaman]

Rudi,
I think he looks pretty good. The weathering at the bottom of the pants is great! The piece feels like it needs more contrast to me though. I think the flesh tones need just a bit of a push, ie: they look like they need more high-hilight, and the straps look like they need to have your darkest blue shadow tone pushed up into edges to add more contrast against the shirt. Should the badge on the hat be a metalic or contrasting color? I don't know that much about this period! What scale is this guy?

Jay H,
OKC

 

[Bluesking]

Hi Rudi,

Overall you did a good job on a nice figure but I agree with Jay in relation to the flesh tones which look a little "muddy", this is due to a lack of contrast between shadow and highlights. Stronger contrasts will make a lot of difference. This was a problem I had for years and am still struggling to over come - some times it just looks wrong but on the whole makes for a better result.

 

[Roc]

Rudi, you are are almost there, try to deepen your shadows and light up your highlights a little more,always be bold with your shadows and highlights.

Remember we all improve with each figure, the more we paint the better we get.

Keep the good work and looking forward to seeing more of your work.

Cheers
Roc.

 

[PHIL WALDEN]

Morning all,... I rather like Rudi's effort on this figure, yes!.. plenty of room for him to improve, but I ask a question in defence of, depicting a weathered face covered in wind blown dust and dirt as this bloke more than likley was, detail be comes fused and tends to take on a pale coloured leather look, now if this was Rudi's intension he done well, if not then, I agree with the advice given him on his flesh painting,...just a wee observation....Phil.