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Avanpost 75mm

Discussion in 'vBench (Works in Progress)' started by Viking Bob, Feb 9, 2023.

  1. Viking Bob PlanetFigure Supporter

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    French Light Infantry officer 1809.
    Painted in acrylics and some inks and this is where I am at now.
    Flesh colours used

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    I am very pleased with the face and how that's turned out.

    IMG20230209111238.jpg IMG20230209111055.jpg

    And then the base,I like the finish this before the figure is painted, makes it easier to paint the scene.
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  2. NigelR A Fixture

    Very nice, the face is excellent and I also really like to use Beige Red and Light Flesh for flesh. Great base as well.
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  3. F Troop Active Member

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    Amazing job on the face (54mm???) with just three colors. I like it. Ground work is nice also
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  4. Viking Bob PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Thank you Nigel, various you tube painting demos have used this method and it now my go to for paintings faces.

    Thank you F troop, I wish the face was a 54mm but this is 75mm. The painting using the 3 colours was copied from a demo, I will see if I can fine the reference I used.

    Thanks again.
  5. Steve Ski A Fixture

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    That's looking really fine, Bob, excellent flesh work.
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  6. KenBoyle PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Really nice work Bob! Coming along beautifully and I love the base. :)

    Cheers,
    Ken
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  7. misfit151 A Fixture

    Looking really good Bob .....(y) will be following....Mike
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  8. 1969 A Fixture

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    Lovely work on that face Bob.
    Steve
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  9. Djoubri M Well-Known Member

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    Nice work...face and ground.
  10. Viking Bob PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Thank you all very much really appreciate the comments, I am trying to find the source for the face painting I have used, Its by a guy who paints German 1/16th. This is the article part for the face, I'm sure it was for the full figure.

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  11. Viking Bob PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Many thanks Djoubri, I'm enjoying this one.
  12. 1969 A Fixture

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    Would be interested in that painting guide also if you find it, looks interesting.
    Cheers
    Steve
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  13. fogie A Fixture

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    Clever work,sir.....clearly admirable skills are on show here.... seriously impressive
    at that scale. Salaams !!

    Mike
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  14. Babelfish A Fixture

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    Off to a good start Bob. Very nice groundwork.

    I'm a big fan of Avanpost 75s. Fabulous sculpting and practically flawless casting & fit. The only thing I don't like about them is the tiny little laser-cut wooden boxes that they cram them into.

    - Steve
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  15. Viking Bob PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Can only find the painting the face. Screenshot 2021-03-23 at 11.08.57.png Screenshot 2021-03-23 at 11.09.43.png
    I will delve deeper but think I only saved this. I think the painting was by Calvin Tan
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  16. Viking Bob PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Cheers Mike finally got the mix right
  17. Viking Bob PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Cheers Steve Yes I agree about the boxes but they are superb sculpts. I have most of the Napoleonics and have another two to do. The line officer and a grenadier again. These will be on the same base.
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  18. TonyL Member

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    Lovely work Bob. So jealous Bob! As you know I'm a big fan of Avanpost but since the war started I can't bring myself to buy any. My Dad was Ukrainian. I know I shouldn't be bothered as the tax payable on the profit of a figure wouldn't buy many bullets but it's just how I feel. Wouldn't like the one bullet to be hitting my friend in the trenches. :(.
    Just so you know, I don't mean any criticism of you or anyone buying their figures at all and I mean that. It's my issue and mine alone!
    Keep enjoying the figures and I hope and pray to be in a position soon to get some again myself. All the best! :)
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  19. Viking Bob PlanetFigure Supporter

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    I know how you feel, I have a friend in Kyiv but I saw these on sale in Germany (IL miniatures) and have brought them from a UK supplier even after the Crimea was annexed by Russia. No offence has been taken and hope things will be resolved soon.
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  20. TonyL Member

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    Cheers Bob.
    Must admit I bought figures after Crimea.
    Glad you’ve taken my post in the spirit in which it was meant as I would have hated it if you had taken offence! Cheers and carry on painting mate
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