Hey guys this gem is finished AT LAST after 1 1/2 months on it

I am attaching pics of the first figure almost 1 year ago lol what a mess my painting was back then I think there is an improvement

Ax always any comments and critique are always appreciated

Regards,

Samwel Vella

The face what do you think??

very good you're learning fast

missed last wednesday was it ready!

FINALLY You are not only learning to paint but also to take pics LOL!

Nice one LOLLY ... see that with practice you improve ... no need to invest in needle work or stamp collecting eh !

PROSIT and keep it up ... now what is your next choice ... might be that grenadier ; )

Eh, just sweet 16 ... I was far worst then your Robert the Bruce at your age ...

Ivan

Nice one laddie.........a BIG improvement by all means

However I still say that the plume is PERCHED on the wolfskin as if afraid to REST COMFORTABLY like horse hair should do

Keep it up NONETHELESS, we're all so very proud of you.......will see it better on Wed

Ray

Sam,
You are a fast student. You improve very fast.
The red, is great at the moment. The face is awesome.
Keep painting you doing great.

Marc

Ivan, David, Ray, Marc tks for all the nice comments It's obvious to improve fast with such good teachers LOL

Ray the plume it has a small gap that shows that is perched but in reality I think imo that it is not

Sibta xi tfisser perched ta fuq dictionary

Don't know what to begin at the moment but I think it will be Elite's French Luitenant Franco Prussian War 70mm, Pegaso's Praetorian Centurion 75mm or Pegaso's Mirmillo gladiator 54mm. I'm so confused

You are definitely improving and on the right track.
Never get discouraged and always ask a lot of questions.
Thanks for sharing.

Cheers
Roc

Great work and progress Sam, as Roc said always do questions, we will be glad to help you and still improve your technique... keep going!
ER

Btw try and crop the pics next time

U tantx tintefah iktar milli int pleeeeeeeeeeeze b'dan il-kliem kollu ta tifhir li qlajt

Ray

Sammy kemm int ghal-gol hajt!

Ibda l-Mirmillo jekk trid nghamluh fl-imkien ghax ghandi wiehed lest kemm incapas iz-zebgha jonqsu!

Il-Kunjatu ghadu ma qallek xejn?

Ommi ma!

Vanni

Sam

I think you are ready to give the older modellers in your club some real competition over the coming years. With so many Master Painters in your club you are bound to improve as you mature. Good on you Sam. I wish I could paint as well as you when I was your age. Hell, I wish I could paint as well as you now!

Cheers

Roc, Ernesto,Tony, Ivan tks for all your overly praise

Ivan I began the mirmillo yes I would like to do it together

Construction phase is almost ready some filling with putty there and there and its finished Now tell me where to find some info. on mirmillos and the designs on their shield you as always provide the info

Regards,

Samwel Vella

Mela clean him up and set undercoat till Wednesday and then we work a schedule ... this will be fun, I might introduce you to do some simple shield designs ... what do you think?

Ave Sammy ... Moritori te Saluto

Ivan

Yes Ivan it will be fun cause I never painted a gladiator and never painted the same figure with somebody else so this will be an unbelievable experience

I will prime it tomorrow and take care mate,

CU wednesday

Samwel Vella

Samwel,
I think the French Lieutenant from Elite is a very good choice.
Painted myself and it is a very good figure.

Marc

Sam,
Great progress and I wish I could improve as fast as you have.
Cheers
John