Ciao a tutti,

I've finished my Dubat from La Meridiana, a really nice figure to paint if you are lucky with the casting (I was not, I even tought of bin it!!!).

I decided to add the rifle strap, and I could have added the "billao" the typical Somalian small dagger these warriors use to wear.

I've attached at the end a picture of the Billao and a photo from the period.

Also, so you know if you want to paint it, these warriors used to wear different pattern for their futa (the long skirt) sometimes checks, stripes or even tartan patterns, what was always white was the turban, again check the photos at the end of the table.

Keep in mind that after 1935 the "futa" became khaki and not white anymore.

On my blog there is a post when this figure was WIP with other info, you can also find a couple of more shot of the finished figures.

Hope this help; let me know what you think!

Ciao

Giovanni

Brilliant - nicely done, love the skin tones.

Great skintones and great overall painting Giovanni.

Hi Rob,Thanks so much!

Ciao Carl,

Yes, the casting was awful, is a pity, because the figure is lovely and I had to do a lot of filling and re-sculpting...

Hi Dimitrios,

Thanks so much, your words are really appreciated.

Ciao

Giovanni

Nice work Giovanni, I like the fleshtones particularly, great result.

Ciao Giovanni

Excellent fleshtones, could you share your mixes?

Béla

Sure thing I can share:

Is all oil colours: Ivory black, Raw umber, Burnt umber, Burnt sienna, Ochre, Naples's yellow and white.

Highlights are a mostly done whit Ochre Naples's Yellow and White.

Any question, please feel free to contact me.

Ciao

Giovanni

Very nicely done Giovanni!

Jay H.

Stunning work Giovanni
Marc

Great interpretation of a very nice figure, mine too was not a decent casting. At this price point for 54mm resin they need to work on the casting QC.

Thanks so much Jay!

Marc, you are always so kind to me!

I completely agree, I'm sure that the producer would have exchanged the piece, but quality control is still low...

Ciao

Giovanni

Giovanni,
Another great figure from you. You are on a roll.
Cheers
John

Cheers John!

Ciao

Giovanni

Bravo Giovanni. I like your flesh tones.Acrylics?

Steve

Ciao Steve,

Fleshtones done in oils.

Different palette but same technique you can see in the video on my blog.

Ciao

Giovanni

Wonderful painting Giovanni. I'm learning a lot from your blog too. Thank you.

Hy Tony,

I'm glad you like the figure and even ore that my video can be of any help!

Ciao

Giovanni