Big Dave S Posted April 6, 2021 Author Share Posted April 6, 2021 So far, so good. The B-stripe just got its 3 coat and should need one more. Then some tidying up. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdesaxe Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Bertrand du Guesclin was born not all that far from where I Iive now. The painting of the figure and shield are well beyond anything I could accomplish. Nevertheless, aren't the double headed eagle and bend rather anaemic? Maurice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave S Posted April 7, 2021 Author Share Posted April 7, 2021 9 hours ago, mdesaxe said: Bertrand du Guesclin was born not all that far from where I Iive now. The painting of the figure and shield are well beyond anything I could accomplish. Nevertheless, aren't the double headed eagle and bend rather anaemic? Maurice Thanks for your thoughts. As the heraldry is painted free-hand, it's never absolutely certain how it will turn out. I stopped expanding the bird symbol when I thought it would look too chunky if I made it any fatter. As for the bend, I didn't want to obscure the left head. And the one contemporary illustration I found of BDG shows it as a very narrow stripe across the eagle. Later paintings often show the same. Painting it straight (more or less) was perhaps the most challenging part of this project. The figure is finished. Base next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave S Posted April 7, 2021 Author Share Posted April 7, 2021 Base painting is well underway. And REALLY dull. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave S Posted April 10, 2021 Author Share Posted April 10, 2021 (edited) Some clown came and stood in the way. Bertie is doing his best to clear him off. Edited April 10, 2021 by Big Dave S 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave S Posted April 10, 2021 Author Share Posted April 10, 2021 Leicester Tigers winning. England Women just scored a converted try (go Emily!). All is well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave S Posted April 11, 2021 Author Share Posted April 11, 2021 Base work and tidying around the feet 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadman Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 Absolutely terrific work here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave S Posted April 11, 2021 Author Share Posted April 11, 2021 1 hour ago, Cadman said: Absolutely terrific work here. Thank you. Very kind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave S Posted April 11, 2021 Author Share Posted April 11, 2021 With the forthcoming week off, I hope to get this finished. Can finally say, there ain't much left to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave S Posted April 12, 2021 Author Share Posted April 12, 2021 I think that's it. Checking over the project and will post pics in "completed" section once satisfied there's nothing more to do. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave S Posted April 12, 2021 Author Share Posted April 12, 2021 Yes. It's done. Hardest part to follow (getting some decent photos). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadman Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Big Dave S said: Yes. It's done. Hardest part to follow (getting some decent photos). Yup, that's my usual problem as well...😳 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixII Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 6 hours ago, Big Dave S said: getting some decent photos Dave, only suggestion I can make is get down to the level of the figures, rather than a bird in a tree view. Assuming your using a DSLR? or is it a 'point and shoot'? If you intend to take the photos outside (snow permitting!) and you're using the garden table, put your base onto a substantial box and if you have one, use a tripod. If you don't have a tripod, for a point and shoot, rest your camera on a stack of books, with a DSLR use a book under the camera and one or two books as supports for the lens. If you are using a DSLR, it might be an idea to consider a cable release, it minimises camera shake. Paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave S Posted April 12, 2021 Author Share Posted April 12, 2021 1 minute ago, PhoenixII said: Dave, only suggestion I can make is get down to the level of the figures, rather than a bird in a tree view. Assuming your using a DSLR? or is it a 'point and shoot'? ... If you are using a DSLR, it might be an idea to consider a cable release, it minimises camera shake. Paul Thanks Paul. That was just a snap to round off the WIP section. I'll set something up in the conservatory this week and take some photos. It's just a Fuji compact camera but I can alter the settings and hopefully get some reasonable pics. Cheers. DS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixII Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 Dave, @Big Dave S your camera's fine, just be aware of the focus point, I normally find the bit that's pin sharp is something you don't want, like next doors budgie! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave S Posted April 12, 2021 Author Share Posted April 12, 2021 Will have a crack tomorrow. Painted the fence this afternoon. It was due. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jb65rams Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Fantastic result, really enjoyed watching this come together. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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