Hi all, this seems like a bold place to make a second post but I'm going to have a go. As I said in my 'welcome' post I've made getting better at figures a bit of a mission this year. This chap is probably my best work so far, I'm pretty happy with how he is turned out but I certainly feel like he could be improved. Unfortunately I lack the knowledge and experience to work out how so please fire away. In terms of things I've identified already, I need to work out how to shade/tarnish the metallic finish. I'm not ready for NMM but I'll shortly be combing threads for advice in that area. I'm also considering going over the cap eagle and chinstrap with some graphite to make it look a little more metallic.

Thanks in advance,
Stefan

Nice work... The chin strap scales look like they are still in undercoat.. as does the cap badge... Maybe paint them black and dry brush grey over them to bring out the depth..

Thanks, good idea. The colours is a good match for the original but your right about highlights. Maybe a black wash then some light highlights and a little graphite pigment.

Thanks Nap. I did the eyes by hand, it took a fair amount of back and forth (I re-did one of them at least three times) but I'm reasonably happy with the result. My new top tip is to use the pointy support from a 3d print to do the iris. I thought about doing a catch light but wanted to try using a gloss varnish to see if it gave a more natural glint. I'm not sure it works in photographs but it looks ok in person if the lighting is right.

I can see what you mean about the facings, I wonder if a lighter red wash might tone it down a touch. I'll have a play.

I got some work done on the czapka plate, I used a dark wash then a metallic pigment to bring out the raised detail which seemed to work well. It was less successful on the chinstrap, I might have to paint in the shadows there.

I tried to tone down the facings a bit, not sure if it needs more.

Nap, Great job on the bust. I purchased and downloaded the stl file for the kit. While it was well done I thought the face was missing something so I went about "converting" the face with Zbrush.

Ooh, yes, that's rather nice. I don't suppose you'll be selling the file at any point?

The uniform etc are rather nice but I found the face really challenging, I'd rather like another bash, particularly with a different face.

I imported the head from the file I purchased into zbrush for the alterations. My stl file is of the Uhlan that Nap has pictured on his posting.