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Discussion in 'Completed Figures' started by peedee, Sep 18, 2015.

  1. peedee A Fixture

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    Yeah man, if I'm going anyway,
    I may as well take something
    Paul
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  2. clrsgt A Fixture

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    Great work.
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  3. peedee A Fixture

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    Cheers mate appreciate that.

    Paul
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  4. smudger1960 PlanetFigure Supporter

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    I take it from your statement Paul you think I look like a dinosaur :),I can tell you mate that breakfast was lovely and a pot of tea all for £4.20
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  5. peedee A Fixture

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    Uhoh......Noooooooooooh.
    I really should think before typing, I usually catch others for inferences like that !:).
    I meant the portion was proper mate. I had my own when the london lads turne up.
    Yum. :D

    P
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  6. garyhiggins A Fixture

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    And the best bit, No Steve :LOL::LOL::LOL:.
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  7. MalcC A Fixture

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    Very nice work Paul, I especially like the flesh tones.

    Malc
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  8. peedee A Fixture

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    Cheers malc appreciated muchly :).
    Paul
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  9. garyhiggins A Fixture

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    I'm glad you like it, I didn't know weather Martyn would get it ready in time :). I'm seriously considering painting mine in Acrylics, just to see if I can develop different painting techniques.
    Best wishes, Gary.
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  10. peedee A Fixture

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    Go for it buddy.
    As long as you have a mini hairdyer handy it's pretty speedy when you get going.
    Paul
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  11. stoffy01 PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Hi Paul, really like the figures style and detail, and you've done it justice in the colour department, good stuff.
    Chris.
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  12. luisg Active Member

    Very nice work !!
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  13. peedee A Fixture

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    Thanks Chris, appreciated.

    Luis thanks, kind of you

    Paul
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  14. Paul Casson Active Member

    Beautifully painted and really creates the impression of movement.
    All the best
    Paul
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  15. peedee A Fixture

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    Hi paul we haven't 'spoke' on here for ages, hope you are well mate.
    Thanks for you comments

    Paul
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  16. Paul Casson Active Member

    Yep good mate, there is just something about green/red combos on a figgie that soothes the soul. How did you do the gold braiding?
    Cheers Paul
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  17. peedee A Fixture

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    You are darn tootin' correct dude, ask any welshman or italian :)
    Me likee them dragoonsand kingdom of italy troops and gardes d'honneur too !

    The way I paint gold is peculiar to me it seems.
    I start with
    Base: chocolate mixed with a brassy gold, 60% choc.
    Mid layers: Chestnut/gold, mixed same,
    Highlights: Iraqui sand/gold mixed same.

    But, as each layer dries, it gets a thin wash of brown black to delineate the deep shadows only.

    Once all the layers are dry and have stood a day or so, I go back with a very fine brush and pure gold with a touch of sand, and carefully here and there add high points.

    As the model turns, the gold braid sparkles and glitters slightlym

    BUT: on this model, the gold braid against the green looked too red, so I used more of the paler and extreme highlights to reduce "the redness" I was seeing.

    But it seemed fine to leave it alone on the scarlet dolman.

    Metal chinscales, metal fittings and buttons are painted
    Base: Chestnut/gold 30/70. Mid: gold/gloss varnish.
    Highlight: Gold/Silver/gloss v, and they shine fully.

    Hoping this makes sense, thanks again for your kind comments.
    Paul
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  18. peedee A Fixture

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    It's always nice when someone posts a new addition to an older thread, thanks for your comments on the gold lace guys.
    the paint was mostly Vallejo.

    Paul
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  19. Borek A Fixture

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    Old thread, but great, awesome work. Fantastic shading, very good choice pallete of shadows and ligts. Very good work.

    Cheers Borek
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  20. Chris Ribchester A Fixture

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    Not seen this before, it's a cracking piece.

    Chris
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