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Discussion in 'vBench (Works in Progress)' started by Fernando Ruiz, Dec 4, 2010.

  1. Dan Morton A Fixture

    Country:
    United-States
    WOW! That's just incredible, Fernando!

    All the best,
    Dan
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  2. Ferris A Fixture

    A great piece of painting and a feast to follow Fernando!

    Cheers,
    Adrian
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  3. 1969 A Fixture

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    it was a a joy to see this bust released and even better to watch your easy to follow SBS on the painting, i have really enjoyed seeing this wonderful bust come to life and have learned so much from it.

    Excellent work Fernando

    Steve
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  4. Fernando Ruiz Well-Known Member

    Country:
    Spain
    Thanks for following the process, guys. Glad you've enjoyed it.
    Regards
    FeR
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  5. unknown01 New Member

    Country:
    Japan
    Superb Paint work!!!
    Indeed it's wonderful.
    The perfect finish.
    I learned many things in your in-depth SBS.
    Thank you very much.
    And I congratulate completion.

    Mitsutaka.
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  6. sarouman A Fixture

    Country:
    Greece
    Excellent Work Fernando!!!


    Alexandros
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  7. Fernando Ruiz Well-Known Member

    Country:
    Spain
    Thanks, guys!
    Regards
    FeR
  8. brian A Fixture

    Country:
    Scotland
    Hi Fernando
    A brilliant SBS my friend and much appreciated.Could you let me know what kind of Matt Varnish you used and did you have to thin it down?
    Brian
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  9. Fernando Ruiz Well-Known Member

    Country:
    Spain
    Hi, Brian!
    Glad you like it. The matt varnish I apply is the standard synthetic matt enamel varnish for wood you can buy in any hardware store. I use a spanish brand (Titanlux)that is really common and cheap. I apply it with airbrush, diluted with a drop of Humbrol's enamel thinner and the results are fantastic. I've never seen anything more effective than this:

    [IMG]

    I believe that you can get similar results with any matt varnish of the same kind, no matter the brand, but I'm not 100% sure. Don't know if you can buy it in overseas stores. Here is the Titan site (in english):

    http://www.titanlux.com/productos.asp?id_linea_producto=1

    If you are interested, maybe you can get it online here (1/2 litre):

    http://www.ferreteriarafecas.com/titanlux-barniz-sintetico-mate-p-591.html

    Regards
    FeR
  10. Marcel Active Member

    Country:
    Spain
    Superb piece of work Fernando!
    Would love to see this one in flesh some day.

    cheers,
    Marcel.
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  11. Fernando Ruiz Well-Known Member

    Country:
    Spain
    Thanks, my friend!
    Glad you like it.
    FeR
  12. brian A Fixture

    Country:
    Scotland
    Thanks Fernando for letting me know about the matt varnish,much appreciated.And once again a great paint job on the bust.
    Brian
  13. Fernando Ruiz Well-Known Member

    Country:
    Spain
    You're welcome!
    FeR
  14. Gellso A Fixture

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    Amazing work!
  15. Fernando Ruiz Well-Known Member

    Country:
    Spain
    Thanks, mate!
    Regards
    FeR
  16. Chris Kelm Active Member

    Country:
    United-States
    Great tutorial. I do have a couple of questions though. First of all I know that this is a very large bust, so with that in mind can this technique be put to practice on a smaller figure such as a 54mm? also, what about the paint selection, I use Americana acrylic paints which are similar to tempra paints/craft acrylic paints, can you get that same look on your flesh tones as you would with Vallejo?
    Chris

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