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Discussion in 'General Figure Talk' started by punisher, Sep 23, 2019.

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  1. punisher New Member

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    United-States
    Hello,
    I've recently heard a few modellers talk about "zenithal," I just wondered if there were any books on the subject? Since I have an Iwata Airbrush, I wouldn't mind trying this method out for myself, the results seem to be extremely good. I liked the gentleman who painted Ray Lamb's 90mm French Dragoon horse, absolutely brilliant.

    Did the gentleman, sorry, forgot his name, manage the paint the rider? I can't seem to find any information, unless I'm not looking properly.

    Lastly, could you recommend any good books relating to French Dragoon Mounted Cavalry?

    Kindest regards,

    Donald.
  2. kagemusha A Fixture

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    United-Kingdom
    Not sure...but think you may be thinking of this one...https://www.planetfigure.com/threads/avant-gardé.72594/

    With regard to the 'Zenithal' technique...I know of no books dedicated to it...although it has been mentioned in a number of articles...personally...I have used the technique for several years with good results.
    This technique has been around for a very long time...certainly for decades where the movie industry special effects department is concerned.
    Please keep in mind...you are not limited to black and white...or indeed just two colours...especially where the use of an airbrush is concerned as opposed to aerosol cans.
    I personally find it works best if using oils over the top of acrylic tones applied in this way...even more so when working with transparent oils as I do.
    It is worth noting that you are not confined to working from above (from the 'zenith' or highest point)...but can apply the next colour/tone from any given angle/direction...this allows you to introduce subtle shades into each given colour or chosen area.

    Hope this helps.

    Regards

    Ron
  3. punisher New Member

    Country:
    United-States
    Hello Ron,

    I found your article on painting the horse very informative, so much so, I'm going to do it myself on the same horse. Did you do an article on painting the rider? I think you are a very talented painter.

    Kindest regards,

    Donald.
  4. John Bowery A Fixture

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    United-States
    Donald,
    The only book I know of is this one
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    It is excellent and very hard to find. Their is also a companion book but this is the best one.
    Cheers
    John
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  5. Nige Active Member

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  6. yellowcat A Fixture

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    Canada
  7. yellowcat A Fixture

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    Canada
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  8. Ronaldo A Fixture

    Check out Milan Dufek's videos great sbs on the zenith approach
  9. punisher New Member

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    United-States


    Hello John,

    Firstly, thank you so much for your kind help. I managed to find the book on Ebay priced £15.00 which I purchased.

    Again, thank you for your kind help.

    Kindest regards - have a nice day.
  10. Mirofsoft A Fixture

    Country:
    Belgium
    https://opponent-theory.blogspot.com/2016/02/introduction-to-zenithal-lighting.html

    But remember, basicaly the game of highlighting and shadowing a figure is to simulate ( for a 54mm) on a figure at 30cm distance, what you see on a living been at 3m distance under the same light usualy sunny day sun at vertical, meaning you have to simulate all shadows he same way and intensity front, back, side, up, down

    Then and only then you can imagine another source of lighting
    More drastic exemple a fire camp scene ( boxed diorama ) , fire in the middle, figurines sitting back to you : cmpletely black except the rim of the silouettes almost white orange, the ones sitting accross the fire in frontaly dominant colour orange from almost white to deep brown taking into account light coming from ground to top , try in the dark in front of a mirror with a flashlight under your Martin sorry ; chin ;)

    IMHO

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