Geoff Mapes Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 I've just finished this model that I found at the Poole Vikings model show in Spring 2018. I've found out that the sculptor was Maurice Corry in 120mm. A Rifle Brigade officer from the Crimean War of 1854. I must admit, I'm quite happy with this one. This is the first figure model I've completed for a number of years - well, 35 years to be exact. I used to spend all my schoolboy pocket money on Historex 54mm models in the mid-1980s and now, as my teenage son has got into Airfix, I've found the bug again and really enjoying it. I used Windsor and Newton acrylics for the colours and the Vallejo Model Colour face painting set. I now have a growing set of Vallejo Model Colours as I think they are great acrylics for brush work. I have invested in a good set of sable brushes, but the best investment has been the head-mounted LED magnifying glasses - eyesight not what it was when I was 16 years old! I struggled with the eyes for a while and will try and work on not having such a startled look. Only practice will help here, I think! Have a look at Dan Capuano's site for an amazing example that I used for reference and inspiration! http://dancapuanofineminiatures.blogspot.com I also saw this photo from the Royal Collections Trust of a Major Woodford in the Crimean War. His pose and uniform look a great reference for the sculptor. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev The Modeller Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Very nice, and after a 35 year gap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Beema Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Well done, I think it is really good. I struggle with eyes too there is a quick tutorial from @Roger Newsome which I intend to use next time I venture into figures. It might help the eyes technique - otherwise I think it is just practice... https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235045732-painting-a-54mm-face-with-acrylics/&tab=comments#comment-3177845 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 That's very good Geoff after such a long break. Hopefully you'll find my little tutorial of use and if you have any questions feel free to ask. Roger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 That sir is extremely well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NPL Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 EXCELLENT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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