W.I.P. Greek Sicilian Hoplite

[paulyrichard]

I've made a start on this!

Its a Romeo Models figure, sculpted by Maurizio Bruno. And what a job he has done with this! In my view this has to be one, if not the only 54mm Hoplite on the market, that is jus' an outstandin' piece of sculpture.

I started with the armour 'cos this will need to be painted in first and then have an airbrushed coat of matt varnished applied. This is due to my process in paintin' the armour on this dude!

I used my favourite kind of paint, Vallejo alcohol-based metallics with a wash of Tamiya's X-19 Smoke, which was thinned 50/50 with Tamiya's X-20A acrylic thinner. This wash will dry out slightly glossy, and is the reason for the matt coat.

All this combined with the beautiful lustre and shine of this alcohol-based metallic paint, ensures such a beautiful and phenomenal finish.

 

[Sambaman]

Looking forward to this one Paul!

Jay H.
OKC

 

[captnenglish]

I always enjoy your sbs's and I don't paint ancients, but I have some of your techniques useful.

 

[ldom77]

that a great work Paul
can you tell me which do you use for making your black basecoat ?
thanks
Dom

 

[paulyrichard]

Thanks, guys.

Dominique, I use good 'ole automotive matt black spray.

 

[eissteban]

hi paul
another one
i'll follow closely

Seb.

 

[paulyrichard]

Thanks for your interest, Sebastien.

 

[Roc]

Paul, good start, looking forward to seeing more,


Cheers
Roc

 

[periklis_sale]

Nice start my frind on a fantastic figure... are you going to tone down the metal shinnes? It looks to new and not used.....

Keep us posted!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[vergilius]

It really does look good

 

[paulyrichard]

Thanks, guys.

Periklis, this will get another wash and then some more strategic shadows applied where needed to give more definition. I do like shiny armour though!

 

[megroot]

Paul,
it looks excellent. When you finished i paint mine. Maybe i can compete with your high standard.

Marc

 

[paulyrichard]

Thanks a lot, Marc. Your a very well accomplished painter, i'm quite sure you can achieve great results jus' the same.
I remember your Gothic Knight very well.

 

[paulyrichard]

Here is some more progress on the armour...

 

[Excatlon]

yeah great metal!!!

 

[megroot]

Thanks a lot, Marc. Your a very well accomplished painter, i'm quite sure you can achieve great results jus' the same.
I remember your Gothic Knight very well.

Paul,
you make me blushing.
Hope to have some conversation with you at Euro.

Marc

 

[paulyrichard]

I'm back on track with this now!
Here is the interior of the shield done an' dusted! I used GW Scab Red for the base colour, its a real nice shade and goes on real nice too. Also, the armour has had a shot of matt varnish, too.

 

[megroot]

Just beautifull.
Paul, i have to nitpicking. The armour is great, but for me to much to the gold side. I really like to see it more to the bronze.
See you saturday ???
Marc

 

[paulyrichard]

Thanks, Marc. No worries about the nitpickin'.

I do hope to get down to Euromilitaire, i'll be comin' down by train (1hr journey).

 

[eissteban]

hey paul always at top, very good work as always
(this week end will be calm on PF )

Seb.