Telford is only weeks away, and that means only one thing! Stefan Marcetti and Steam punk!!!
Now I don't know what Steam punk is, but who cares! There's still time to do a Steam punk offering of my own! here it is - Scale 75s rendition of 'Sarah Kilmister'. Here's where I got up to, end of today-

Nice work so far mate. Cool figure,nice colours.

Really nice David!

Great work.


Cheer's,
Jeff.

Indeed that's very nicely done so far David. I love the setting too.

Xenofon

Nice work so far.

Marc

thank you all gents. This is my first 'fantasy' let alone steampunk subject, but I was impressed at Euro with the work on show in that category- especially the paint methods. I've started on Sarah's bike today- there's lots of opportunity with this project to experiment with NMM methods that I've only just discovered!

Great stuff, coming along nicely. I think its great that you can look at other Genre's and see the talent that goes into other forms of our hobby, and even better that you are having a go yourself. Not many will do that. Cant wait to see the finished product
Ben

Thanks Ben- I'd be hard pushed to say what my own area of modelling is- so fantasy is fair game. At Euro I went for scratchbuilt figs painted busts, military vehicle dioramas ( and vignettes) flat figure groups -among others. At Telford I'm going to have a go at the ship category too

having some fun with the NMM! With the background of a tankie, I can honestly say I was barely aware of this technique until Euro just, when I bought the Scale 75 NMM set and saw what the fantasy modellers were up to...

Beautiful work David ! She looks quite the hottie!

Joe

She looks great! If I might offer an observation, it's only that the transitions between shades and highlights seem a little sharp, that they might be blended a little more. On her belly, for example, and on her girls and on her thighs.

Prost!
Brad

Thanks Joe and Brad!
Brad, everyone tells me about that about my acrylic blending. I must admit I don't strive for the super smooth look that can look a bit plastic and bland IMHO, but I admit that I would like to get a smooth look on her skin. I'm onto your observation- especially around the tummy. Neither bike nor Sarah is complete, I work em up to a point till I get bored or I am starting to get a nice look and then move onto other elements so it all builds up together. I haven't worked the rear of the figure or the other side of the bike up to the same degree of what you see either- but I"m keeping that out of sight for now!

I'm still puzzled by blending acrylics, too, David. I'm so used to using oils for that very reason, that it's so easy to blend.

I really like your bold style ,it suits this type of figure well . You seem to be making some fast progress too ,wish I could paint that quickly . Look forward to seeing more .

Cheers
Neil

Gents, thanks for your thoughts. Actually, I have progressed this one quite a lot to day. Following Baron's comments I have done some more smoothing of the tummy and legs. I don't know about the photos, but there is a sacrifice involved. Acrylics have some of the quality of watercolours- anyone interested in art will know they have a translucency and colour vibrancy unmatched. By layering more and more colours ( to get the smoothing effect) you get a duller, less lively effect. I think if you are one of those modellers who places great store by invisible transitions between shade and light, then the more scholarly oil painting method is best.

I'm sticking with acrylics! I find them more expressive...

Great work! Well done then, perhaps better now. But really good both times.

Thank you Os- I got a base from Oakwood studios made to measure. It fits! Last pics... I even painted my pimpernel avatar onto her right bum cheek as a tattoo to make her my own. I have an up skirt pic if you want to see it!