This is the completed piece of the WIP thread.

I didn't think the incomplete Gladuis did anything for him. Also felt the linen scarf does break up the metals and reds too.

See what you think,

Gells

I like the whole piece, psrticularly the effect you have created on the metals.

Paul.

Looks great all round Grant. Top job mate.
Gordon

You've hit on an excellent way of achieving a very realistic metal effect.
Superb piece all round.

Cheers,
Andrew

Looks swell Grant , great metals and good cal re the gladius exclusion

Top paint job Grant.

I knew it was coming..........Great job.........Wayne

Well done !

Excellent job.

Cheers

Huw

Top class work Gells
Steve

That's top-notch painting, great handling of all that metalwork

Alan

That's a winner if ever there was one!
Just beautiful.

Slainte,

Andy

Great job all around. Nice face, and as others have said, the metal stands out as impressive.

Excellent work.

Marc

Excellent work all round Grant. You've got to be delighted with this
Cheers
Derek

Thanks all for the feedback..much appreciated.

Hi Del,
Ta mate, yeah I'm pretty chuffed witht the result of my first Roman. I take on all the advice you guys give.
Thanks,

Grant

Ultimately a lovely looking piece like I knew it would !

Joe

Turned out very well Grant ,the metals are especially good.


Cheers Davie

Breathtaking paint result. Great!

Cheers Borek

I've tried mine with and without the Gladius.
Both ways are fine but I've decided to include it as it appears that it was worn high and the hilt would show.
Also gives a bit of purpose to the strap.