Hi guys,

I've been very busy travelling and working over the past few weeks, but have finally made a start on my latest figure, a 54mm beauty from Andrea, Centurion Lucius Vorenus who was the lead character in the HBO mini series "Rome", played by actor Kevin McKidd.

I've sprayed the figure in black auto primer first and then applied a coat of Tamiya Fine White primer from above to accent the highlights. The effect is pretty cool and quite artistic and helps to define the shadow areas for painting.

As always I welcome any advice, comments, criticism and sugestions on the figure.

As for the historical accuracy of the mini series "Rome", I know there were elements of Hollywood in it and if that was a problem for you, I recommend you take your complaints to the producers. It was a historical drama series, not a documentary. I loved the mini series and I'm enjoying the figure. That's all there is to it.

I recently finished this figure Tony. De details are very clean, I´m sure you will enjoy it.

Military miniatures painted by Eduardo Garcia

Look forward to seeing this one progress Tony.I loved the series as well lots of action and intrigue.

Cheers David

I too have this figure so I will be following this. I really liked the series as well. The second season, while it had it's moments, was no where near as good as season one.

Jim Patrick

Oh!!! This is a beauty, Tony. My one is in the mail, so I'll follow each step. Thanks in advance.
Cheers,
Zeno

Hi Tony, I didn't see the series, was it an old black and white show?
looking forward to following your progress ( in dawesome colour)

A great looking figure Tony. Think I missed this one as I haven't seen it before.
What are the yellow/gold spots on the figure - is it just some reflections on the photo or the preparation for some painting effect?
Cheers Mat

H Tony
I use the same technique on all my figures but i use a grey primer with a white halo effect spray.
Brian

Great start Tony, I take it you have just got the Man Jim Kim how to book as he uses that technique as well to show lighting effects
Ben

Eduardo, David, Jim, Zeno, Carl, Mark, Mat, Brian & Ben- thanks guys.

Carl , yes Legionairy Titus Pullo is waiting in the wings.
Mark, the Rome mini series is relatively recent done by HBO Lots of blood, swearing and nakeditity.
Mat - the yellow bits appear to be a lighting effect as they certainly aren't on the figure.
Ben - no I don't have the book but the technique is one that many Planeteers have used and I just copied it.

Fellow Planeteer and HFMS clubmate Nick Mulligan (NickM) took these pics for me on Tuesday night at our monthly meeting. Thanks mate.

As you can see I'm still painting base coats. More update pics to come in the coming days.

Hi Tony a great start and I'm looking forward to following.

Cheers Ken

Tony need a favor, please!!!
Are you so kind to make a brief list with colours used as base coats?
Much appreciated!!!
Cheers,
Zeno

Hi Ken, thank mate.

Zeno, no problem. All base coat colours are Vallejo acrylics

Cloak & Crest on helmet - Vermillion
Trousers - Green Brown
Shirt - Khaki Grey/ Khaki
Chainmail - Black/ Gun Metal
Sandals & leather straps - Burnt Umber
Flesh - Gold Brown + Basic Skintone + Burnt Cadnium Red
Neck cloth - Sand

Hi Tony, looking great so far - this one will be a beauty when it's finished! I haven't seen the Rome mini-series yet, but I'll have to try and find it. Sounds good

This is gonna be end glorious.
Great start.

Marc

Thanks so much!!! I just received mine, few days ago. I'm going to follow you closely and don't get upset if I'm bugging you with questions.
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
Cheers,
Zeno

Good start Tony, looking forwrd to see next steps!!

Great Show!!! Totally loved it! Of course When I saw this new andrea miniatures series I got crazy... but never got to buy any of these figures... But they really are in my top to buy...
Gonna follow you work

Regards
Pedro