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WIP The Tsar and two Grand Duchesses

Discussion in 'vBench (Works in Progress)' started by Graham, Jan 15, 2021.

  1. Nap Moderator

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    Hi Graham

    Nice start on the colours on all , good blocking in as well

    These are going to look fine for sure

    Are you using oils for the actual highs and shadows

    Look forward to more from your bench

    Nap
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  2. Graham A Fixture

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    Thanks Nap. No oils on these at all, trying to get to grips with acrylic. They are a bit glossy at the moment due to the paint I am using.
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  3. Graham A Fixture

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    Bit more progress but still a long way to go..... Surprising how many hours have gone into these really enjoyable.

    I am not a traditional flat painter so I do not go for the strong highlights and shadows, it is a technique I don’t find easy but I may take them a bit further once I have finished detailing. Gold work on Olga and the Tsar is not the finished colour, more a mapping out.

    So, gold and silver to do and a bit more detailing then the inevitable trying to tidy them up.

    Also got another few of these lovely resin semi flats from Ken at Mil-Mart so I now have five waiting in the wings.

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  4. Henkm Well-Known Member

    Looking good!
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  5. Graham A Fixture

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    Thank you Henkm
  6. Nap Moderator

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    Hi Graham

    Great to see the updates , must admit they are coming along well , do like the shadows and highs

    Might even try some myself !

    Look forward to seeing more

    Happy benchtime

    Nap
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  7. Airkid A Fixture

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    Looking good mate. Mine arrived yesterday and I'm well pleased with them. Two "civvy" subjects. Watch this space!

    Phil
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  8. Banjer A Fixture

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    Impressive work so far Graham. Never tried them but I imagine flats are not easy to do convincingly.

    Bill
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  9. Graham A Fixture

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    Many thanks. The bust of Larrey, Napoleons Surgeon in Chief that I posted a picture of earlier on this post would suit you down to the ground Nap, and he has a medal ;)
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  10. Graham A Fixture

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    No they are not Bill, not for me anyway. Many thanks.
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  11. Graham A Fixture

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    Oooooo, intrigued now :D I have a kilt to do :eek:
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  12. mil-mart A Fixture

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    Graham, great work so far and very neatly painted. I know you said you're using Acrylics but what make, particularly the yellow?
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  13. Graham A Fixture

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    Thanks Ken. I am mainly using some budget artist acrylic that I bought ages ago when trying to learn how to paint landscapes. They are made by a company called Castle (48 tubes in a box) and, to be honest, they are not great for miniatures as they are very transparent. The yellow is their ‘Dark Yellow’ but there must be ten coats on there and it isn’t covering very well.
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  14. mil-mart A Fixture

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    I mentioned the yellow as it's such a deep yellow and spot on for the Tatiana uniform. Looks fine to me.
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  15. Graham A Fixture

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    Thanks Ken. Finished the yellow now, just need to shade and highlight it.
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  16. Graham A Fixture

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    Calling these finished now. They have been a real pleasure to do and although they could be better, I am fairly happy with them.

    Just going to get them ready for a final photo shoot and they will be posted in completed figures section. Great thing about flats/semi flats, you don’t need photos from all angles :D

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  17. clrsgt A Fixture

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    They look good Graham.
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  18. Graham A Fixture

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    Many thanks (y)
  19. Nap Moderator

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    Hi Graham

    Come on don't do yourself a injustice you should be really pleased with the finish

    They all look really well done and look even better together

    Will you mount them in a frame as well ?

    Thanks for sharing

    Happy benchtime

    Nap
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  20. Graham A Fixture

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    Thanks Nap. I am thinking of framing them, just put them in the completed section showing how I might do that. Many thanks for your kind comments.
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