WIP Doppelsöldner Bust

[Sven]

Dear Planeteers,
I am currently working on this colorful gentleman. It’s the mercenary bust from ALTORES (1:10 scale). Actually he is a “Doppelsöldner”, literally meaning he is paid for two. He is carrying with ease a ridiculously long and heavy “Bihänder,”a large two-handed sword primarily in use during the 16th century.Due to their large size and weight and therefore increased range and striking power, these swords were not carried in a sheath but across the shoulder like a halberd.
Landsknechte loved to wear colorful and fancy clothes. He is almost finished, some more highlights here and there. Hence, I was not afraid to go overboard by using a lot of colors.
The cast is perfect and the sculpt wonderful as all ALTORES products.
Let me know, what you think.
Stay save!

Sven

 

[malc]

Some fine paint work there.

 

[DaddyO]

Great job Sven

I looked at this bust myself because I just love the expression which you've bought out beautifully

Stay safe
Paul

 

[Wally]

Lovely bust. Well done

 

[Paul Kernan]

Dear Planeteers,
I am currently working on this colorful gentleman. It’s the mercenary bust from ALTORES (1:10 scale). Actually he is a “Doppelsöldner”, literally meaning he is paid for two. He is carrying with ease a ridiculously long and heavy “Bihänder,”a large two-handed sword primarily in use during the 16th century.Due to their large size and weight and therefore increased range and striking power, these swords were not carried in a sheath but across the shoulder like a halberd.
Landsknechte loved to wear colorful and fancy clothes. He is almost finished, some more highlights here and there. Hence, I was not afraid to go overboard by using a lot of colors.
The cast is perfect and the sculpt wonderful as all ALTORES products.
Let me know, what you think.
Stay save!

Sven
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Sven:
Granted, I'm no giant but..... .

This pic was taken at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam a couple of years ago

 

[Sven]

Paul,
this is incredible. Who would dare to carry this giant weapon over the battlefield for an entire day? Great pic!
Sven

 

[Nap]

Hi Sven

Great to see you posting , I reviewed this and it's a cracker ...the face is great

As for the painting , I like the colour choices works well together and very colourful

Look forward to more on this

Why not enter FOTM as well

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Borek]

Great work Sven, I like the color palette. Very nice, very balanced. Keep it up

Cheers Borek

 

[housecarl]

Lovely work Sven.