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Completed Field Marshal Blucher from David Grieve

Discussion in 'vBench (Works in Progress)' started by Nap, Apr 13, 2023.

  1. NigelR A Fixture

    Good work. And drilling out the crown was worth doing, it definitely looks better.
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  2. Nap Moderator

    Country:
    England

    Agree there ...haven't got a indigo in Acrylics ...don't want to go too light on the blue !

    Cheers for comment

    Nap
  3. Nap Moderator

    Country:
    England

    Thanks Nigel ...should have left it as the sculpt rather than infilling !

    Nap
  4. Larsen E. Whipsnade Moderator

    Country:
    United-States
    Hi Kev,
    Blucher (frightened horse whinnies in background) is looking good.
    Rick
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  5. MalcC A Fixture

    Country:
    England
    Aha, ooops my indigo is oils. :(

    Malc
  6. Nap Moderator

    Country:
    England
    No comment ...lol

    Verbal update on Mr B ....nearly finished the flesh ....then the moustache and eyebrows , the hair ...a check all over , nameplate on then it's the US Drum Major

    Will post pics later !

    Happy benchtime

    Nap
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  7. Nap Moderator

    Country:
    England
    Quick iffy pics ...still work to do on flesh

    All thoughts welcome ....apart from " use Dettol " ....lol

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    Nap
  8. Dr Bison Well-Known Member

    Country:
    Germany
    The old battle-horse is looking good "in the flesh".

    Karl
  9. NigelR A Fixture

    Wow, looking really good!!
  10. Nap Moderator

    Country:
    England

    Thank you both of you

    Couple of pics where I am atm , little bit more to do on flesh but put a gray base with a burnt Umber wash over on hair and moustache etc

    He dyed his moustache and eyebrows with the hair remained gray ...will have a hint of his original colour

    Click on for larger images

    As always suggestions welcome

    Happy benchtime

    Nap

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  11. Nap Moderator

    Country:
    England
    Hi folks

    A good session yesterday ...just the underside to paint out , sign off at back , confirmation of it and I will post photos in Completed form

    Next is a US Marine Drum Major although I am tempted to do the DG Wellington as well .....

    Happy benchtime

    Nap
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  12. Hawk_Uk PlanetFigure Supporter

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    What you need is a Cardigan as well just think of all that lace work ;)
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  13. Nap Moderator

    Country:
    England
    I've got a string vest ....does that count ...lol

    Yes I know ...msg me !

    Nap

    UPDATE....new cardigan on the way ....but don't tell Carole !
  14. Nap Moderator

    Country:
    England
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