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WIP British Para 1/16th bust from FeR

Discussion in 'vBench (Works in Progress)' started by Geoff Charman, Dec 4, 2017.

  1. Geoff Charman A Fixture

    While waiting for some Artist's oils to dry I thought I would start my next bust. This time it is FeR's British Para, Arnhem, 1944 which I purchased from Steve Kirtley at Bugle Call 2017.
    It a super little 1/16th bust with nice crisp moulding and just in one part which makes a change.

    P1120475 (2).JPG

    I have a good reference picture from the "interweb" of the Denison smock.

    P1120514 (2).JPG

    TBC
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  2. Geoff Charman A Fixture

    I've had a go at painting flesh with Vallejo acrylics, instead of my usual Artist's oils, really quite pleased with him, once dry I shall give his face a bit of a dirty up.

    P1120516 (2).JPG

    I don't mind if you have any tips on it as I am not sure I would want to use acrylics on anything bigger than 1/16th.

    TBC
  3. Viking Bob PlanetFigure Supporter

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    You don't stand still do you, Nice so far.
  4. Geoff Charman A Fixture

    Thanks Bob, no I don't, I usually have a few things on the go at the same time, I've also got a tank and armoured car as WIP as well, but we don't talk about things like that on here, do we.

    Geoff
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  5. Nap Moderator

    Country:
    England
    Hi Geoff

    Well you are off again ......you bought this at Bugle Call this year ...I still have pieces I bought there 5 years ago !! ...lol

    He is looking good , nice to see you trying acrylics , personally not tvhat keen on the paint sets preferring to mix but yours is co I got along .

    1/16th ..nice aren't they both Fer and H & V

    Following

    Nap

    PS I woukd show you my 1/16th GA but too embarrassed !!
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  6. Geoff Charman A Fixture

    Thanks Nap. yes I did get it at BC this year, I could never leave stuff 5 years without painting them.

    I did use a flesh paint set, I have a couple of flesh colours that I use as a base and then I mix colours myself to get the shade I want. The set I did buy at BC was for WW2 British Armour.

    I do like 1/16th but I do them too fast, but the FeR and H&V certainly have a lovely smooth finish to the mouldings.

    Geoff
  7. Geoff Charman A Fixture

    Progress report.

    I've added a 5 o'clock shadow to his face and painted the equipment straps.

    Denison Smock colour added. need to go over it all with a very weak grey wash once the paint has fully dried to help blend the colours in and slightly weaken the three colours.

    Green over the buff

    P1120518 (2).JPG P1120520 (2).JPG

    Now the brown.

    P1120521 (2).JPG P1120522 (2).JPG

    I need to go over it all with a very weak grey wash once the paint has fully dried to help blend the colours in and slightly weaken the three colours.

    It's getting there.

    Geoff
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  8. Geoff Charman A Fixture

    Very weak wash applied, think it has worked.

    P1120523 (2).JPG P1120524 (2).JPG

    Now to do an oil based pin-wash

    Geoff
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  9. KenBoyle PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Very nice Geoff, as always! And the flesh looks good in acrylics!

    Well done,
    Ken
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  10. Geoff Charman A Fixture

    Thank you Ken, I am pleased with the face but I don't think I could paint a face in acrylics any larger than 1/16th.

    Geoff
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  11. Geoff Charman A Fixture

    Bust finished, pin-washed and dry-brushed, just need to sort out a base.

    P1120527 (2).JPG P1120528 (2).JPG


    I can now go back to the Stormtrooper Pioneer and get him finished.

    Geoff
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  12. Viking Bob PlanetFigure Supporter

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    The denison smock looks very good and the face in acrylic has turned out well. Nice addition to the cabinet
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  13. Geoff Charman A Fixture

    Thank you Bob, he does look a bit lost among the larger busts, I shall have to get him a friend.
    Geoff
  14. baldwin8 Member

    Country:
    Canada
    Your efforts are beautiful and I'm loving that sculpting. It may have to be a purchase soon.
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  15. phil_h A Fixture

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    United-States
    Very nicely done so far - hopefully you'll be using more acrylics in the future...
    Phil
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  16. Geoff Charman A Fixture

    Thanks Phil, I shall probably use Acrylics for faces on 1/16th or smaller busts but I shall use Artist's oil for the faces on anything larger, I do use acrylics on the rest of the bust/figure.

    Geoff
  17. Geoff Charman A Fixture

    Many thanks Baldwin, the moulding is lovely and smooth, well worth buying.

    Geoff
  18. smudger1960 PlanetFigure Supporter

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    lovely work Geoff,looking forward to seeing it finished mate
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