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WIP Critique 2 Cavalry officers "Drabant" ca 1680-1700

Discussion in 'vBench (Works in Progress)' started by Azgaron, Dec 27, 2011.

  1. Azgaron Member

    Country:
    Sweden
    As these figures are very simular I choose to put them in the same thread.
    These are also on commission for Tradition of London.

    As can be seen in the pic, one of the sword hands are missing. I contacted the company and got a new one. All good I thought, but when test fitting I noticed that both hands where left hands!

    Time for some surgery! I cut off the thumb and fingers, and added new ones.

    I told ToL about it and they will do a new master, but that'll take a while I think so this have to do meanwhile! ;)

    Cheers,

    Håkan

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  2. Azgaron Member

    Country:
    Sweden
    The first figure now got his modified hand in place, and now I need to repeat it on the other figure.

    Cheers,

    Håkan

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  3. Edorta A Fixture

    Country:
    Spain
  4. billyturnip A Fixture

    Country:
    England
    Although Tradition figures are not to everyones taste these days I think they can be painted up really nice and like them, I'll also be following.

    Roger.
  5. Azgaron Member

    Country:
    Sweden
    Thanks Eduardo and Roger! :)

    I agree, the sculpting could be more up to date, and better cast I think.
    I'll bring it up with Magnus someday.

    Cheers,

    Håkan
  6. billyturnip A Fixture

    Country:
    England
    I think their "old school" style of sculpting and appearence is part of their charm but then that's probably the same reason I like flat figures. :)

    Roger.
  7. Azgaron Member

    Country:
    Sweden
    Yes, you got a point there Roger. I think that those that buy these figures collect armies or stand alone figures, and don't have the time or skills to paint them.
    Perhaps recreating battles on the table top. I guess that's why Tradition have a toy soldier range, with figures painted in gloss colors.

    Cheers,

    Håkan
  8. Azgaron Member

    Country:
    Sweden
    I've done some more work and now both figures are getting ready for primer.

    Cheers,

    Håkan

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  9. Edorta A Fixture

    Country:
    Spain
    As Roger says, although these two figures are very static, the uniforms with cuirass, high boots and tricorns, are nice enough to get a good result. Often I paint this kind of figures, modestly modeled, and what I do is highlight the contrast between light and shadow to win more volume than the figure has.
    In these cases, certainly, the practic of painting flats, is very useful.

    http://www.mininet.tv/egminiatures.html
  10. Azgaron Member

    Country:
    Sweden
    Thanks for the advice Eduardo! :)

    I'll try and do my best when painting them! :)

    I've never tried painting flats, but I think it could be a good experience.

    Cheers,

    Håkan
  11. Azgaron Member

    Country:
    Sweden
    My first (or second, counting the one I did on new years eve after a few drinks) attempt to paint the face.
    Why is it so hard to paint faces, and especially the eyes?

    It seems like when I get one good, the other one looks wierd.
    But I guess, practice is the answer. Just so damn boring! ;)

    [IMG]

    I'll go on touching up the face, and try to correct the eyes.

    Any advice or tip is welcome.

    Cheers,

    Håkan
  12. Azgaron Member

    Country:
    Sweden
    It's been a while since last update! :)

    [IMG]

    I'm a bit unsure of how to paint the breast plate in polished steel and gorget in silver so they look different. What colors to use and how to paint them?

    Still not happy with the face. Looks too pale I think.

    Cheers,

    Håkan

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