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WIP ''Tis another cinematic version of Napoleon

Discussion in 'vBench (Works in Progress)' started by Nap, Sep 17, 2023.

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  1. MalcC A Fixture

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    You're making nice progress with this.

    Malc
    MalcC, Nov 1, 2023
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  2. marco14 PlanetFigure Supporter

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    it's a difficult piece like I can see,but it looks very nice already,just enjoy it
    and we will see the final result (y)

    Mario
    marco14, Nov 1, 2023
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  3. NigelR A Fixture

    Good start, I love the dark blue of the jacket. So many Napoleon (and Napoleonic figures) have the coat colour too light for my liking.
    NigelR, Nov 2, 2023
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  4. Nap Moderator

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    Slow mate ....back to bench today after a hectic week

    Thanks , it's a interesting subject of course ...stay tuned

    Thanks for comment .....going to start on the head today as waiting for some colours to give the goldwork a go like Joe Hudson did ....I live in hope

    Have fun everyone

    Nap
    Nap, Nov 6, 2023
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  5. Nap Moderator

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    Cheers ..not happy with the way it's going , new paints due today for the goldwork ...so hopefully that will happen

    Put a little texture in on the headwear

    Painted the hair but going to highlight more , redid the blue .....it's not as light in reality ...happy with the red !!

    No reason I should be struggling on this , the sculpt and print is really good

    Couple of iffy pics

    IMG_4314.JPG

    IMG_4315.JPG IMG_4316.JPG

    Happy benchtime

    Nap
    Nap, Nov 9, 2023
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  6. Briggsy A Fixture

    It's looking pretty good mate, I think the blue needs to be a little lighter than the real thing because his complexion is so pale, stop him looking washed out. What paints are you gonna use on the gold?

    Cheers Simon
    Briggsy, Nov 9, 2023
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  7. Nap Moderator

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    Thanks Si , might push the shadows a bit more but will have another look , I've not done anything on the flesh yet just a basecoat

    Here's the colours I going to try using (Joe Hudsons colours he used on his larger version)

    IMG_4189.JPG

    Nap
    Nap, Nov 9, 2023
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  8. Rob A Fixture

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    Nice start on your version of the bust. It may be the lighting but the blue jacket does look very light and somewhat too saturated.

    I really like the idea of seeing a lot of painters tackle the same piece for comparison of technique and style, not necessarily as competition but as a showcase. I hope we can get more such events on PF.
    Rob, Nov 9, 2023
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  9. Briggsy A Fixture

    Cheers Kev, I stopped doing NMM when I stopped painting fantasy gaming pieces, often tried (and largely failed) to add some green but that wouldn't work on lace. Be interesting to see your version.

    Had Dunstan round briefly today, he's looking forward to seeing you at BC.

    Cheers Simon
    Briggsy, Nov 9, 2023
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  10. Steve Ski PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Ruck On, Nap, this is looking good!
    Steve Ski, Nov 9, 2023
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  11. MalcC A Fixture

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    Naps looking good Nap. :D

    Malc
    MalcC, Nov 10, 2023
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  12. Nap Moderator

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    Hi Guys

    Apologies not been around for a while ...family stuff again !

    Simon ....looking forward to seeing young Andy as well ...he'd best bring some decent biscuits ...lol

    Malc ...thanks......still ongoing with this , concentration seems astray a tad

    Finished up the main lacework on the lapels and front , still to do edges ....it looks better in reality !

    Couple of iffy pics click on for a larger image

    IMG_4341.JPG ...now like this... IMG_4359.JPG

    Stay tuned everyone ....will be trying to catch up with all posts etc as well later today

    Happy benchtime

    Nap
    Nap, Nov 13, 2023
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  13. clubcat PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Coming on a treat.

    Mel
    clubcat, Nov 13, 2023
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  14. MalcC A Fixture

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    you're nearly there. making good progress.

    Malc
    MalcC, Nov 13, 2023
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  15. Briggsy A Fixture

    Looking good Kev, good to have you back.

    Cheers Simon
    Briggsy, Nov 13, 2023
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  16. Nap Moderator

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    Hi Simon

    Good to be back ...I will catch up with things ...lol

    Verbal update , torso all done , working on the headwear lace then just the flesh to do

    Will try and get a piccy up later

    Thanks for looking in

    Happy benchtime

    Nap
    Nap, Nov 16, 2023
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  17. Nap Moderator

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    Thanks Mel hope to see more from your bench when possible

    Nearly there mate , no idea why but struggling with this ! ......probably because I never got the part in the film

    Off to get the hat lace sorted

    Have fun everyone

    Nap
    Nap, Nov 16, 2023
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  18. Nap Moderator

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    Hi everyone

    Quick selection of iffy pics of torso before I get on with the lacework on hat , not 100% happy with the blue but looks better in reality

    All comments and suggestions welcome

    Happy benchtime

    Nap

    IMG_4377.JPG IMG_4376.JPG IMG_4381.JPG

    IMG_4378.JPG IMG_4379.JPG IMG_4380.JPG
    Nap, Nov 16, 2023
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  19. Briggsy A Fixture

    Only one comment Kev, turn the light on next time you take iffy piccys! The blue looks nice and rich mate and the lace work pops out nicely.

    Cheers Simon
    Briggsy, Nov 16, 2023
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  20. Rob A Fixture

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    That blue looks good, seems much deeper than you had previously. Shows off the excellent braid detail nicely.
    Rob, Nov 16, 2023
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