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GRENADIER A CHEVAL MARECHAL DE LOGIS/METAL MODELS

Discussion in 'Completed Figures' started by MENTAL DENTAL, Oct 28, 2014.

  1. MENTAL DENTAL A Fixture

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    This has been on FB, forgot to post here!

    Enjoy:):cool:

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  2. Mat Lambert A Fixture

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    Fantastic - I am really becoming a fan of your painting style - very clear colours and not too exaggerated contrast with light and shade. Can I ask what paint you use and also have you shaded the black horse or are the shadows just natural from the camera?
    I love this metal models figure and must get one one day.
    Cheers
    Mat
  3. MENTAL DENTAL A Fixture

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    Hi Mat,
    Windsor and Newton oils over Humbrol for a flat finish and acrylic for a sheen ie. horse, skin and leather. I did paint the shadows but the dark brown base was so dark I needn't have bothered!
    I've never been a 'dark' figure fan and have stuck to my own style for years.........although at the moment it isn't particularly 'in'!!:mad::);)

    I try to paint 'to scale'.ie. what would things look like when viewed from say 30m as a 54mm would be if a person stood out there.:confused:
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  4. billyturnip A Fixture

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    It's in with me, goodwork! (y)



    Roger.
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  5. MENTAL DENTAL A Fixture

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  6. swralph A Fixture

    Nicely painted.
  7. BarrieHynd Well-Known Member

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    Really nice painting you have done here. Like this one.

    Barrie
  8. debrito A Fixture

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    Canada
    Great job...little thing that bothers me, on the horse right inside leg, seems to have a ship on the painting...1st picture
    Regards
  9. Tonton Well-Known Member

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    It’s all brilliant but I particularly like the sheen on the horse.

    Jeff
  10. MENTAL DENTAL A Fixture

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    The odd mark on the leg is call a 'chesnut' and represents a small callous found on all horses;)
  11. MENTAL DENTAL A Fixture

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    Small amount of Linseed oil added to the base oil:coffee:
  12. megroot A Fixture

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    Netherlands
    Beautifull work all around.
    I also don't like overpainted figures. I't's a trend that's just going by.

    Marc
  13. Paul20100 A Fixture

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    France
    Classy and accurate, as always. The horse's painting could be slightly more "organic" by applying thicker coats visibly texured to simulate the hair's direction.
  14. Mat Lambert A Fixture

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    Well I think it's great - and just how I'd love to get my figures looking if I could choose, especially these Napoleonic subjects.
    Cheers
    Mat
  15. housecarl Moderator

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    Lovely as usual David.(y)
  16. MENTAL DENTAL A Fixture

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    Darn, knew I shouldn't have had him clipped!!:p:D

    I know what you mean, I seen some of Daniel's(y)
  17. dallan New Member

    Very nice indeed, can I ask do You thin Your oils with turps or white spirit?

    Regards: David
  18. Blind Pew A Fixture

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    No, your method of painting is not fashionable.

    But class never dies mate. Keep doing what you are. Eventually, you'll be trendy again if you hang on....

    Very clean, crisp, and beautifully done mate.
  19. Ron Tamburrini A Fixture

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    Very Crisp clean painting which really suits Metal Models stuff , rule of thumb used to be the smaller the scale the more contrast :)
    but you have really nailed your own style , I can spot your stuff in a crowd nae probs :D
    I have this one three quarters finished and its been like that for over a year as I am not happy with it, now going to strip it back and try your method of painting for MM

    Great stuff David Keep em coming .

    Ron
  20. MENTAL DENTAL A Fixture

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    I don't actually thin the oils but do use artist white spirit to clean and keep the brush damp.;)

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