So far it looks great. I thought the pedestal would be a bit bigger, the spell of the painting is, among other things, around the soldiers, but I think it will not hurt it when it is smaller. My curiosity is definitely on, and I will watch very closely. Just keep going, keep a good job.

Cheers Borek

Hello Planeteers,

A small update, struggeling a bit with the water...




Frozen water made from plastic foam material found a protector in packaging boxes etc. Cut into thin slices then made a round shape so it fits better around the stones.




Figs are well underway.



Cheers Erik

I like it..but wonder..if you’ve ever stood on a rock in a frozen creek, first it’s slippery, second the cold is more intense..the painting isn’t really speaking to the cold I know..but I’d be trying to paint the figures to look a bit more chilled..

Thx guys,

@ Johny; Yes, you're probably right! As a matter affect (and out of personal experience ) ; I wouldn't like to stand on a small stone (like this, like in the painting) in a half frozen creek, affraid to slip of in the (very) cold water and then trying to get it all dry (in wintertime!! )
On the other hand, even on a sunny winterday, out of the wind it can be 'nice'! and yes

so... I stay with it (I think......)

Cheers
Erik

I agree ..your setting looks great...to change it would change the meaning ...it’s not about freezing ones rear, it’s about the connection between otw combatants...your water and snow is great work

Very nice work and creative use of materials.

Cheers
Adrian

Thanks guys

@Jason (and others ) ; The figures will be turned more to face eachother, is just a pic to show dimmensions/WIP.
About the water; Yes, there are many ways to do water! The effects you describe here are very good to simmulate that 'restless' water floating around stones in a small stream (As a matter affect, parallel to this project I'm working on an other vignette with just these effects )
For this vignette I was looking for the ice effect that occures around rocks/stones just above the water level; turned out nice I think... ....(tryal and error....)

On to the painting

Cheers
Erik

I like the effect you have gone for, the figures are very good and look period for late war. Well done.

I know you may yet turn them to face one another...but as they stand I get a certain “screw it this War sucks, let’s just smoke a cigar and drink coffee “ feel...either way you play it will be successful..

last night I read the new comments of this discussion ... this morning I decided to cross the river near home to realize if it is slippery and cold ...

It was not so cold, - 4 C., and a few rocks were covered in ice.
The same ice is only around the stones where the water is still
Many snowdrifts on the rocks melt to form ice candles
A pile of ice formed on a stone resembling a cock's crest
Here are some of the many photos taken with the phone ...
Watching the river live and then the photos .... I must say that you did a great job

Very realistic diorama . I have used small blobs of Clear Silicon Sealant pricking with a toothpick to get the same effect around rocks similar to the foam you used as I have found 5 minute epoxy resin turns yellow over time .
chippy

You want references for snow? I can help! Ha ha..jai, where in Italy do you live? Looks like around here in British Columbia

we not only have the snow in common .... one of the main streets is dedicated to a general of Canadian origins (was injured in waterloo)
As in Canada here, one of the few places in Italy, we play Ice Hockey.We are the most followed team of all the Italian championships ... even if the one that won the least
In the 2006 Winter Olympics, the National Women's Team was a guest in my country .....

The photos he posted Jai are very interesting to take as an example. The scene is very beautiful. Even the pose of the figures is right.

Thanks guys

@Johnny;

They will be turned a bit, not face to face though! Like you said

enough turn to get this feel and so that they still interact with eachother (in one way or another) We are in line

@Nap;

Yes, it's something that could happen on every battlefield, in (almost!) all era's during wintertime. Esspecially around this time of year...
FOTM... when I get ready in time....

@jai; Nice pics! Took my reference from the stream near to where my family in law lives (Eifel, Germany...). Something I looked at it every time (esspecially in wintertime in this case)when I visit them. No pics , been there very often so it's 'in the head'....

Cheers
Erik

Small update.

Had some time for face painting,


Try to make it look cold, don't know if I'm happy with it......

Rest is just base colour...

Erik