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WIP Lord Flashheart (Elan13 Miniatures)

Discussion in 'vBench (Works in Progress)' started by arj, Jun 26, 2019.

  1. arj A Fixture

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    United-Kingdom
    My next attempt at painting will be the superb bust by Rob Lane of Lord Flashheart (scale 1/10).

    For anyone not acquainted with the character from the 'Blackadder' TV sitcom, this is what he looks like.

    Flashheart.jpg

    The bust was announced HERE on PF, and looks like this:

    Elan13.jpeg

    At first, I was all set to prime and paint, but then, looking at the screenshot, I noticed the missing lanyard.
    Out came the bits of copper wire which ended up looking like this:-

    IMG_3632c.jpg IMG_3639rm.jpg

    I twisted some fine wire over the two lines to give a decent purchase for Magicsculp forming the two sliders. Then drilled a couple of holes to locate the ends of the lines.

    This was the final result:-

    IMG_3643r.jpg

    He's now primed and ready for the 'daubing'.

    IMG_3644r.jpg

    Cheers,
    Andrew
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  2. Edward A Fixture

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    England
    I've just finished painting this bust! Looking forward to seeing this progress Andrew.
  3. megroot A Fixture

    Country:
    Netherlands
    Looks allready very good.

    marc
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  4. KenBoyle PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Nice work on the lanyard Andrew! Looks to be a great piece.

    Chers,
    Ken
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  5. elanlane13 A Fixture

    Country:
    England
    This is going to be good Andrew. Full release at the end of the week.
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  6. arj A Fixture

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    Look forward to seeing your work on this one Edward.
    No doubt it will set me a high bar to aim for.

    Cheers,
    Andrew
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  7. arj A Fixture

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    United-Kingdom
    It's a very nice sculpt Marc, and should look good beside Baldrick.

    Cheers,
    Andrew
  8. arj A Fixture

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    United-Kingdom
    Thanks for the kind comment Ken.
    Rob did a very good job with this sculpt. It was a 'must have' as soon as I saw it.

    Cheers,
    Andrew
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  9. arj A Fixture

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    United-Kingdom
    Thanks for taking the time to comment Rob.
    Good luck with your full release.

    Cheers,
    Andrew
  10. Nap Moderator

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    England
    Following this with much interest Andrew , you were lucky to get it so soon

    Keep me one !!


    Can't wait to see your artwork on this Edward

    Nap
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  11. Viking Bob PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Flashheart: woof woof
    Blackadder: oh no we're at Crufts
    Following with much interest Andrew, looking forward to this.
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  12. Jimbo A Fixture

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    England
    I love the arrogant pose Rob has captured with this bust, High on the ole wish list....you never know he might even grow a pair of legs??(y)
    I'm sure you'll do a cracking job with him Andrew
    Cheers
    Jim
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  13. Grod A Fixture

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    United-Kingdom
    Great stuff Rob
    Gordon
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  14. arj A Fixture

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    United-Kingdom
    Hi Kevin,
    Trust you've got yours ordered now.

    I've got a boxart for reference now ... Well done Edward!

    Cheers,
    Andrew
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  15. arj A Fixture

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    United-Kingdom
    Thanks for looking Bob.
    This one's going to be fun, but will take a while, since I'll have to work around the installed fittings.

    Cheers,
    Andrew
  16. arj A Fixture

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    United-Kingdom
    We'll see about the 'cracking' job Jim .... Edward has set a high bar with his boxart.
    Look forward to seeing yours eventually (?) with sprouting appendages. Legs akimbo springs to mind.

    Cheers,
    Andrew
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  17. arj A Fixture

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    United-Kingdom
    Couldn't agree more Gordon ... Rob's sculpting is excellent.

    Cheers,
    Andrew
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  18. arj A Fixture

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    United-Kingdom
    I've made a start on the face, but it'll be a while before anything's fit for risking the camera lens.
    Thought I'd give the tunic a first coat, but found that my Humbrol 26 was dry.
    I therefore tried a mix of Ochre (83), Black, Brown (186) and Green (102). The photo shows it much lighter than it is.
    The coat is a similar first experiment, being a mix of Leather (62), Orange (45) and some Red (60).
    Once it's fully dried I'll see how it reacts to some coating with oils and sponging.

    IMG_3645r.jpg

    Cheers,
    Andrew
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  19. Nap Moderator

    Country:
    England


    Oh YES ..ordered !

    Nap
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  20. elanlane13 A Fixture

    Country:
    England
    Good progress Andrew
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