Hi Guys

Havent posted for several months as I have been messing about with some WW2 japanese ships!
That was a change I can tell you!
Anyhow, here is the newest rendition
Andreas "After the battle" bust and a little gem it is although he caused me a lot of pain!
Hope you like him
I have renamed him "The Veteren"

Cheers

John

Hello

I like the the final result on the head, the scratch are very original.
Good paintjob

Regards from Portugal
Pedro

Good job.
Most we see this figure with the helmet on. I like this version to.

Marc

Yes I like him too, you gave him a nice touch.

John,
Nicely done.
Cheers
John

Hi John, love the job you have done on this-shouldn't it be "veteran"?
Keith

Excellent work John. I like him without the helmet.

John,

Great work on this popular figure!

Marcel.

John,

Nice paintwork, particularily like the wear and tear on the helmet, looks great.

Cheers Ken

John hi , its a nice try to leave the helmet on the back, i like the idea. Just one thing that the flesh tones are a bit too much ochre . But thats a personal preference. wILL BEHAPPY TO SE YOUR NEXT WORK !!!

Costas

Thanks for the comments guys, all feedback welcome

Hi Costas
Thanks for your comment re the flesh. I have been experimenting with the oils to try to get a better tone of flesh.
I have mixed up various colours as I was told by a friend of mine that certain oils will clash with each other and it was turning my flesh a purple colour! So I am in the process of "playing" around to obtain a better blend

I agree he does look a bit "ochreish" I was trying to make him a bit tanned but I think he has spent too much time in that wonderful sunshine that you get in Greece!

How do you mix your oils for flesh? I am not too old to learn! not once I put my stick down!

Cheers mate

John