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Greek Thespian Hoplite Complete w/ scratchbuilt Persian shield

Discussion in 'vBench (Works in Progress)' started by paulyrichard, Jun 27, 2007.

  1. paulyrichard New Member

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    I now have this finished.

    I puttied and built up the base, embedded some small rocks and stones from my yard. Then Vallejo Coarse Pumice was brushed over the groundwork to tie everythin' together. It was then basecoated in Vallejo Green Ochre, then drybrushed, and finally it was dusted down with some Mig pigments Beach Sand.

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  2. Sambaman Well-Known Member

    Country:
    United-States
    Nice work!

    Jay H.
    OKC
  3. Christos Well-Known Member

    Country:
    Greece
    Good work Paul!!!
    christos
  4. slaj Well-Known Member

    Country:
    Malta
    I like it. That cape looks really good.

    Stephen Mallia
  5. ArturM Well-Known Member

    Country:
    Poland
    Hi Paul,
    great painting! Especialy I like fleshtones, looks very realistic. Compliments.

    best regards
    Artur
  6. Excatlon Active Member

    Country:
    Poland
    I like it!!

    How did you painted the metal parts?

    best regards
  7. Theodoros A Fixture

    Country:
    Greece
    What can I say Paul ? Your job is terrific ! the tunic and the flesh are so nice !
  8. eissteban Active Member

    Country:
    France
    how Paul
    this Greek has really proud pace !

    i like it from the start
    Bravo for the paint

    Seb.
  9. paulyrichard New Member

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    Jay, Chris, Stephen, Artur, Damian, Theodoros and Sebastien, thanks dudes.

    Damian, the armour was painted in Vallejo alcohol based metallics. I rate these paints so highly, they're so smooth, and take shadin' with oil paint real nice.
  10. flart1943 Active Member

    Country:
    England
    Beautiful

    Hi Paul
    Beautiful paint job.
    Pete
  11. Glen Active Member

    Country:
    United-States
    Re: Hoplite

    Well done, sir; well done! I find your figures very inspirational.

    Glen
  12. Excatlon Active Member

    Country:
    Poland
    what color for this brand did you use?? i'm using also vallejo acrylics metalizers but on water base.what color did you used to for highlights and shadow??

    best regards
  13. Sam Active Member

    Country:
    Malta
    Beautiful paint job especially the metal areas and cape.:) :)

    Cheers

    Samwel Vella
  14. jerry Member

    Paul,
    Amazing job, fleshtones are terrific.

    Ciao,

    Jerry
  15. Guy A Fixture

    Country:
    United-States
    Beautiful work Paul. Your work seems to get better and better.
  16. Major_Goose Well-Known Member

    Country:
    Greece
    Beautiful work my friend . bravo Bravo Bravo
  17. paulyrichard New Member

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    Thanks so much for your praise, guys.

    Damian, its all there in my WIP thread for this figure. I list all the paints used, especially the names and numbers for these aclohol based paints.
    In this instance, these metallic colours were not shaded, they create they're own shadow/ highlight and definition 'cos they're shiny, without bein' OTT.
    Lookin' at the painted armour for real, the automatic shade and highlight effect is awesome.

    Its what every painter strives for, and I ain't gonna' mess with it.
  18. daniel Well-Known Member

    Country:
    France
    Answer

    Wonderful job ... and very good paint


    Daniel
  19. megroot A Fixture

    Country:
    Netherlands
    Paul,
    In my opinion one of your best. It is extremely well painted. Good work. Also the shield payed off the time you spend on it.
    Congratulations.

    Marc
  20. Jeff T A Fixture

    Country:
    Australia
    .

    Beautiful job Paul!!!

    This figure has turned out excellent.Looking forward to your next one.

    Cheers,
    Jeff.

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