WIP Wilhelm II in uniform of Russian 85th Vyborg Regt 1908

[Nap]

Hi folks

Before I start finishing basecoats

Here are the colours I’m planning on working for the uniform

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Jo Sonja Olive Green
Citadel Death Workd Forest
AK1483 British Lt Mud

Perhaps adding a touch of burnt umber and off white

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[Nap]

Hi folks

Quick update ....all basecoats Completed , eyes done ( will recheck after flesh completed)

Beginning on head now , face first then the headwear

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Thanks for looking in

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[clubcat]

I like how you block out most of your colours as a starting point. I find it interesting, the differing processes and techniques we all use for our artworks journey to completion. Eyes look good.
Melanie

 

[Briggsy]

Nice eyes Kev, the bust I mean, looking forward to seeing how you deal with a fairly drab uniform.

Cheers Simon

 

[MalcC]

Very nice start.

Malc

 

[Nap]

I like how you block out most of your colours as a starting point. I find it interesting, the differing processes and techniques we all use for our artworks journey to completion. Eyes look good.
Melanie

Thank you , I’ve always done that ....can’t seem to go further if it’s not !
Appreciate comment as always

Nice eyes Kev, the bust I mean, looking forward to seeing how you deal with a fairly drab uniform.

Cheers Simon

Oh you are a smoothie ...lol ...OH!! ...you mean the bust .......I’ve neatened them up more now

As for uniform ......it’s too dark atm , speaking to Pierre , of course he would have had a privately tailored , high quality uniform .....the colours going to be “near..ish” to David Lanes version ...I hope

Very nice start.

Malc

Thank you Malc , nice to have you look in

STOP PRESS ...Been prepping up the next in line to hit the bench ...........

Happy benchtime to all ...keep sharing your figures etc

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[Nap]

Hi

Just a bit of verbal update , currently testing colour mixes to “try “ and get near with David Lanes uniform colour ....Oils of course for him Gold Ochre and a Green ....need to get a similar acrylics colours ....it’s interesting

Also been splashing the pink about ...........more to come once the Kaiser is finished ...

Have a good day everyone

Nap

 

[Steve Ski]

You got the glare going very well, Kevin!

 

[Nap]

You got the glare going very well, Kevin!

Thank Steve

Spent a lot of time mixing colours for the uniform to get where I’m reasonably happy , still a bit of glazing/ washes then will start the flesh

As you can see I’ve redone one of the aguilette cords

All thoughts welcome , click on for larger images if you wish

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[NigelR]

Good start Kev, the eyes look great. But using one of David's figures as your guide might be a bit discouraging..... I've seen this one of his close up and it's amazing.

 

[Nap]

Good start Kev, the eyes look great. But using one of David's figures as your guide might be a bit discouraging..... I've seen this one of his close up and it's amazing.

Thanks , in reality mines different , I’m well aware of my limits ! ...I’ve seen it closeup and had to pick my jaw up ! ....ideal boxart

Thanks for looking in

Hope to see more from your bench

Nap

 

[Briggsy]

Nice colour on the uniform, really taking shape now.

Cheers Simon

 

[Nap]

Nice colour on the uniform, really taking shape now.

Cheers Simon

It’s getting there ....just tidied up my bench area .......now I can’t find anything!

Hope all went well in bier soaked Belgium....lol

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[Briggsy]

Yeah a tidy desk is never a good thing!

Belgium was very good, apart from the first few roundabouts, though they were in France (Dunkirk) to be fair. I think my youngest will have a great time there, would be nice if he can pick up a teaching post so we can visit more!!

Cheers Simon

 

[MalcC]

You've nailed that uniform colour.

Malc

 

[Nap]

You've nailed that uniform colour.

Malc

Thanks Malc , pics not the best but happy with it now

Currently resculpting the aguilette I did wasn’t happy after looking again !

Can’t wait to paint those medals ...lol

Have fun at the bench

Nap

 

[NigelR]

Thanks for looking in

Hope to see more from your bench

You will Just finishing off another WWI aeroplane then it's back to figures and dioramas.

 

[Steve Ski]

Uniform is looking good, shading and all. Ruck Onward, Kevin!

 

[lpa53]

The EYES have it! Great work!

 

[Nap]

Uniform is looking good, shading and all. Ruck Onward, Kevin!

The EYES have it! Great work!

Thanks to you both , painted the cross strap and then decided to do the headwear beginning with the red band then the rest , then it’s the details on jkt ( medals,aguilette and then finally the flesh/ hair ....

..nameplate waiting!

The Kaiser is going to look good

Happy benchtime everyone

Nap