Hey, all -
This is the La Meridiana Miniatures 200 mm (~1/9 scale) BFR-32 Lakota Chief bust. It's in-process; it presents a few challenges for me, but that's part of growing and advancing, eh?
The base colors are laid in with Mission Models Paints (acrylics); the flesh is brought up with Abt 502 oil paints. The plan from here: Maybe tomorrow, after they cure a little more, I'll add the vertical white stripes to the face; then I'll spray clear acrylic satin overall.
When that dries for a day or two, I'll go back and add some light glaze highlights and shadows. The red crosses on the breast piece are a bit problematic when viewed up close, and the hair doesn't seem "strandy" enough in the sculpt. My paint of the hair also looks a bit shiny for my tastes (again, done in acrylic); it's supposed to be flat. I wonder if that has to do with maybe not enough stirring before application?
Anyway, all constructive criticism will be appreciated. Thanks in advance!
Adding additional pics:
This is the La Meridiana Miniatures 200 mm (~1/9 scale) BFR-32 Lakota Chief bust. It's in-process; it presents a few challenges for me, but that's part of growing and advancing, eh?
The base colors are laid in with Mission Models Paints (acrylics); the flesh is brought up with Abt 502 oil paints. The plan from here: Maybe tomorrow, after they cure a little more, I'll add the vertical white stripes to the face; then I'll spray clear acrylic satin overall.
When that dries for a day or two, I'll go back and add some light glaze highlights and shadows. The red crosses on the breast piece are a bit problematic when viewed up close, and the hair doesn't seem "strandy" enough in the sculpt. My paint of the hair also looks a bit shiny for my tastes (again, done in acrylic); it's supposed to be flat. I wonder if that has to do with maybe not enough stirring before application?
Anyway, all constructive criticism will be appreciated. Thanks in advance!
Adding additional pics:
