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My Way With Oils

Discussion in 'Oils' started by kagemusha, Oct 21, 2012.

  1. Bobby Member

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    All the best Ron.
  2. kagemusha A Fixture

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    Hi all, well having been told by my partner to stop hanging around the hospital and get back to the bench I thought an update would be in order.
    I won't bore you with how I painted the face as there are much better face painters here on PF. All I will say is that the same technique was applied to the face as on the rest of the bust except the metals which I am showing in this update.

    Ron

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  3. kagemusha A Fixture

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    To begin with I apply a base coat of Vallejo Model Colour acrylic Bronze + Dull Steel mixed together in equal parts to the whole helmet. I have also worked the arm flesh to blend with the face.
    IMG_1018.JPG IMG_1019.JPG IMG_1020.JPG IMG_1021.JPG IMG_1023.JPG IMG_1024.JPG IMG_1026.JPG IMG_1027.JPG

    Ron

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  4. kagemusha A Fixture

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    I give this about twenty minutes to dry and switch back to oils for a scrub coat of a mix of Burnt Umber + Paynes Grey with a little Burnt Sienna. Then thin this back as usual with the make-up brush. You can apply more pressure than usual as this buffs the underlying acrylic and gives it a nice sheen. I then hi-lite with a dry brushing of Vallejo Steel. Next I apply a scrub coat of pure Paynes Grey and thin this back with the make-up brush using heavy strokes to buff the acrylic again. Lastly, I dry brush a lighter Steel for effect. You will see in the pictures where I forced the flash to fire how much of a shine you can get with the extra pressure applied when thinning back the oils. Once I am happy with the hi-lites, I give the helmet a final buff with a clean dry make-up brush. IMG_1031.JPG IMG_1036.JPG IMG_1037.JPG IMG_1040.JPG IMG_1042.JPG IMG_1043.JPG IMG_1045.JPG IMG_1050.JPG IMG_1053.JPG

    Ron

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  5. kagemusha A Fixture

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    Head is pretty much done for now. Any final tweaks will be done when it is on the torso. I did the Tork, (neck band) in the same way, but added a hint of Copper to the Silver along the top to give a reflection from the skin.
    IMG_1058.JPG IMG_1059.JPG IMG_1060.JPG IMG_1061.JPG IMG_1062.JPG IMG_1065.JPG IMG_1066.JPG IMG_1067.JPG IMG_1069.JPG
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  6. Helm A Fixture

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    Missed the update for some reason hope all is well Ron and I for one would like an SBS on the face :whistle: cos it looks great

    steve
  7. kagemusha A Fixture

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    Just a couple of shots of the metal work and strut on the shield.
    IMG_1097.JPG IMG_1098.JPG

    Just have to finalise the design now.

    Ron
  8. kagemusha A Fixture

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    Hi Steve, only just put it up mate, so you didn't miss any. Face is done using exactly the same technique as always. I did not shoot SBS of face because I think they are my weakest area. Glad you like it tho.

    Ron
  9. Helm A Fixture

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    Meant the one about your partner mate Eh if I could do faces as well as you I'd be happy

    Steve
  10. kagemusha A Fixture

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    Thanks Steve, nice of you on both counts.

    Cheers

    Ron
  11. Richie A Fixture

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    Hi Ron,
    I hope your partner is on the mend, at least you have been chased back to the bench and what a return. This is pulling together very nicely and a very informative SBS. See I'm on my best behaviour - no monkeying around.:p
    cheers
    Richie(y)
  12. kagemusha A Fixture

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    LOL, nice one Richie. She will be in for a long while yet but is one strong girl.

    Cheers

    Ron
  13. Richie A Fixture

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    Hi Ron,
    I don't like to admit it but they are a lot tougher than us mate, when mine was in a few months ago she was priority and I got never got on the bench for 3 months. Keep those updates coming Ron, because I'm going to have a go at this technique when I get my blusher brushes sorted, but I won't go done that road again.:)
    cheers
    Richie
  14. kagemusha A Fixture

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    Hope she's ok now mate and yes your right, they are tougher. Glad you are going to give it a go and ask if you need any advice.

    Cheers

    Ron
  15. Tubby-Nuts-REMOVED Guest

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    Ron, I am so glad, everything is ok!...... and that your back to answer, our 'Nosey-Parker', questions!:LOL:

    Mark
  16. kagemusha A Fixture

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    Thanks Mark. And by all means, fire away with the questions. Keeps me occupied.

    Ron
  17. Tubby-Nuts-REMOVED Guest

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    Ok, you asked for it!... Does 'Viagra', truly work??,... Bugger, wrong site!......:LOL:,.. The, Buffing of these 'Metallics', was this brush only?.. or.. soft cloth, as well. As the patina, is excellent.

    Mark.
  18. kagemusha A Fixture

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    All I ever get is a stiff neck. But apparently, your not supposed to suck them. Doh!
    Buffing is with varying pressure of make-up brush only.

    Ron
  19. Tubby-Nuts-REMOVED Guest

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    That explains why I am always looking at the bloody ceiling!!..........., Have you ever tinkered with a 'Power-Tool', on a low setting, with a polishing brush?... it is very effective on white metal...

    Mark
  20. kagemusha A Fixture

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    Never on resin as I don't think, even at low speeds, the build up of heat would be good for the surface adhesion of the paint. With white metal it is the metal itself you are polishing and it is ok if you want that 'showroom' shine. For me it is the challenge of getting paint to fool people into thinking it is metal.

    Ron
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