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Completed Out of my comfort zone. Norman knight 1070

Discussion in 'vBench (Works in Progress)' started by Viking Bob, Jun 10, 2018.

  1. Viking Bob PlanetFigure Supporter

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    I had enjoyed painting this one from Tin Berlin, my first foray into the world of chainmail and leather, something different. As you may well know my period of interest is 1800-80.
    Thanks go to John Bowery and Steve (Helm) as they and others gave me some info on the period of the Norman invasion of Sciliy in or around 1070.
    I will/may dip my toes into this period of History again, never say never.
    The shield was painted with the help of Frog tape an excellent masking tape which does not bleed.
    the whole was painted in acrylics except the face which was in oils.

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  2. baronband Well-Known Member

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    Very nice indeed!

    John
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  3. mortier A Fixture

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    Nice foray,chainmail and lether looks very good
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  4. Viking Bob PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Thanks both, my normal period is Napoleonics and later but this was a load of fun to paint, appreciated the comments
    Regards
  5. mick3272 A Fixture

    Very nice bob in or out of your comfort zone makes no difference.
    You will be doing vikings next:)
    Mick
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  6. Viking Bob PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Cheers Mick, you never know.
    Regards
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  7. Richard Baxter A Fixture

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    Top hole, Sgt-Major Sahib!
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  8. Viking Bob PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Thank you Richard, glad you liked it.
    Regards
  9. megroot A Fixture

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    beautifull work.

    Marc
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  10. Viking Bob PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Many thanks Marc
  11. Squiremon PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Beautiful work. I think it surpasses some of your recent posted figures.
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  12. phil_h A Fixture

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    Lovely work Bob - I hope to see you leave your comfort zone again soon (y)
    Phil
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  13. swralph A Fixture

    This is a beauty Bob:).
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  14. Viking Bob PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Thank you all for the kind comments, really chuffed you all like it.
    I will have to convince the wife to get more of this sort into the grey army.
    Regards
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  15. Matt McGrath Member

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    Very nice work Bob!
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  16. DaddyO A Fixture

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    Nice Bob - hopefully we'll see you step away from the Napoleonic's again in the future (y)
    See you soon
    Paul
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  17. Viking Bob PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Matt and Paul thank you really chuffed you like my effort and yes if the right figure turns up, I will give it a go.
  18. clrsgt A Fixture

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    Excellent work for a first foray into medieval times Bob. This may be a new area for you, but you are clearly not out of your comfort zone. Well done.
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  19. Oda A Fixture

    Bob......do us all a favor mate....venture outside your comfort zone more often!!!!!!!

    Oda.
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  20. misfit151 A Fixture

    Great painting Bob.....its all about diversity (lol)....;);) Mike
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