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Completed Centurion from Talant S miniatures

Discussion in 'vBench (Works in Progress)' started by snik, Jun 2, 2023.

  1. snik A Fixture

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    Hello Familia! New project! New journey! Let's go!! Back to accient Rome! Centurion from Talant S miniatures. Scale 75mm

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  2. Tecumsea PlanetFigure Supporter

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    I have this figure so following with interest.

    Keith
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  3. Henk A Fixture

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    Wow,the details on that figure are superb. That chainmail is fantastic. Looking forward to see your paint on it.
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  4. Redcap A Fixture

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    Plus one and the bust too. Look forward to seeing it with some paint on.

    Gary
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  5. snik A Fixture

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    Inspiration photos...
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    And for the base

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  6. Nap Moderator

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    England
    Hi iIias

    Great to see the next project , looks minimal prep and packed with details so will be with you on your journey

    Tempted by the bust version !

    Following with interest

    Happy benchtime

    Nap
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  7. snik A Fixture

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    Zenithal primer
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  8. snik A Fixture

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    Start with the chainmail, Glazes, washes and dry brush for highlights!

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  9. Ferris A Fixture

    Great start. Looking nice already. Looking forward to your job on this one.

    That chainmail sculpt is amazing. The best I have ever seen!

    Adrian
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  10. snik A Fixture

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    Fine details! Highlights and shadows

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  11. Babelfish A Fixture

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    Love the green tarnishing on the chain mail and the buckles & adornments. A great effect, which I now intend to shamelessly copy when I paint my next Roman!

    Looking forward to seeing where this one is going. Great start!

    - Steve
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  12. marco14 PlanetFigure Supporter

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    that is going to be a beautiful figure when it's done,I can imagine how it's gonna look :) great job
    Mario
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  13. snik A Fixture

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    More progress...

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  14. Steve Brodie PlanetFigure Supporter

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    The red tunic brings him to life
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  15. snik A Fixture

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    Next I will make same glazes on the leather strips washes and highlights
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  16. Ferris A Fixture

    Liking it a lot! Getting better and better.

    Adrian
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  17. Redcap A Fixture

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    Brilliant work and progress.
    Gary
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  18. hussar_lasalle New Member

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    He looks young for that many decorations and Centurion rank . First ref photo will be more correct for age I think .
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  19. sd0324 A Fixture


    Perhaps he's an overachiever.....

    Steve
  20. Redcap A Fixture

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    United-Kingdom
    I think you equate modern average lifespans to the same era as this figure depicts. In 1st C. AD most people never reached 40. As such, I would suspect that 'veterans' like the re-enactment guy were rather thin on the ground as Centurions.

    Also, some sons of the patricians were also allowed direct entry as minor ranking Centurions - some senior families even had them enter as Tribune rank - in the high numbered cohorts and so, a centurion in his early 20's whilst certainly not common, would likewise not be that unusual either.

    As for the awards, that may be in conflict with his years I agree but in some campaigns, awards may have been given quite generously to favoured or 'sponsored' officers with connections; who knows.

    Someone like the Primus Pilus however would be a more senior man of the age group you suggest.

    Irrespective, I have this figure and it is one of the finest detailed and fitting figures I have seen. This is a great paint tutorial.

    Gary
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