Hi all


Well, back at figures again after a sabbatical with AFVs (the medication seems to be working)

I couldn't resist this guy, well who could? This is an initial shot of the face in progress. Hair and beard are in underpaint, so they won't look so wierd when they are done. Please excuse the crappy photo - I WILL get myself a decent camera with more of those pixie-things, I promise!

Comments and critiques are as always very valued.

Cheers

Phil

Hello Phil as beginning seems
bond.

Good Continuous ..............

MAB

Keep going Phil.........you're on your way. I have this little jewel and hope to (someday) get to it. Keep us posted on your progress.

Hi phil

Great start mate, will you have him finished for Welling...?

Dave

hey Phil,

You where not at Antwerp last weekend??
We missed you.
Now, if seen what are you doing.
Great work mate. Keep posting.

marc

Hi Phil
nice start on the skin tone

Frank

GET SOME!!! GET SOME!!! :lol:

Yes Im gonna get me this fellow. Other modeller at the IPMS-Stockholm site thought Ive been the rolemodel for this kit.

Cheers

Hey Phil, your skin tones are spot on, looking forward to your to seeing more.

Keep up the good work.

Cheers
Roc.

Good start Phil!

A good start is the half of the final result. So keep up the good work and keep us updated.

Xenofon

Janne - it's funny you mention that. There is a well known UK modeller who we are convinced is the face Andrea Jula based this piece on. Any UK members out there know who I'm talking about? :lol:

Many thanks everyone for your encouragement. I am enjoying this piece and I will post futher as it progresses

Cheers

Phil

Could I be mistaken or did I see this man at Aldershot...... :lol:

Dave

Phil,
nice start to a cool figure. Keep us posted!

Jay H.
OKC

He was there :lol:

Hi all

Some more shots of WIP on this guy. Beard and hair now all but finished. I think I need to get some more depth into that chin-fuzz!

I did away with the odd pigtail that came with the kit and replaced it with a "Suebian Knot" from Duro/MS - this looks more in keeping with the character IMHO.

Final shot is rather poor, but shows the plug of Duro/Ms I inserted into the cavity at the back of the torso, pressing the shield into it so that it becomes a far more snug fit in the final assembly. Anyone who has already done this figure will know it's a S.O.A.B to assemble, or is that just my keck-handedness :lol:




Right side - shows knot



Back view showing plug

Phil, You're doing a good job on this one. I too like what you've done with the flesh.~Gary

Hi all

Thanks for the positive comments everyone, they are certainly an inspiration to get on with this project.

Herewith a few more shots of work in progress.

Flesh is a Vallejo mix with minor oil shading and highlights. Fur is in underpaint as yet.

This shot shows the scar on the left face, a nice touch I think. I intend to give him a dead eye that side (sorry but I recently watched the old movie "The Vikings" and Kirk Douglas' dead eye gave me the idea :lol: )



right front view



and finally right side with flesh area on belly done



Once again, apologies for the crappy pics. They were quickly knocked out in my workshop under poor lighting

Thanks for looking

Phil

He's looking good Phil. Don't worry about the photos.....just do the best you can. I am anxious to see the "dead eye" as I know exactly what you mean. I watched my copy of tThe Vikings a couple of weeks ago and thought about a patch over his eye made with majic sculpt.

Hiya Phil...you're doing a very nice job on this one...love the flesh and the beard...what a great figure eh..?

Will you be able get to Southern Expo.?

All the best...Roy.

So far so good Phil.

Looking forward to your next step. The death eye is certanly a good option.

Marc