PhoenixII Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Hi @Big Dave S, you CAN see (well, I can!) the low light below the sword belt, and as you've said the surcoat has been treated similarly, in my book that's successful 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave S Posted February 12, 2021 Author Share Posted February 12, 2021 (edited) Wee Bertie has been nudged forward quietly this week. Lunch break shading got grey tone no.3 onto the "surcoat front upper" today (the plus-side of lockdown home-working). Sun shone at the right time and made the conservatory more habitable. Will put the rear upper's no.3 on tomorrow, then try and apply no.4 to everything on Sunday before the Six Nations kicks off. 《Allez les Bleues!!》 Have a good weekend, folks. Edited February 12, 2021 by Big Dave S 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave S Posted February 14, 2021 Author Share Posted February 14, 2021 A couple of progess shots taken this morning. One hour is all that's tolerable in there, after which my fingers and toes are howling for relief and concentration begins to suffer. There'a long way to go on this figure. So many creases; I have to keep referring to other, completed figs done out in white attire, to be sure of not overdoing the shading. Next job is applying the current tone of light grey to the surcoat above the belt. Ever-shorter and narrower applications, drawing the shadows deeper into the recesses and interfaces. Still not 100% sure how this going, but will find out eventually. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave S Posted February 14, 2021 Author Share Posted February 14, 2021 (edited) Week ahead: flat colours for armour and straps if time allows Edited February 15, 2021 by Big Dave S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave S Posted February 14, 2021 Author Share Posted February 14, 2021 Inside, second-coating the "polished steel" embellishments. Just basic painting indoors; no toning cos the light isn't adequate. "Don't try to paint your masterpiece under artificial light" - the Right Hon. Christine Ellen Hynde. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 The breeches and scabbard look great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave S Posted February 16, 2021 Author Share Posted February 16, 2021 16 minutes ago, Ted said: The breeches and scabbard look great. Thanks. I hope to make them better in due course. Far from finished..................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave S Posted February 16, 2021 Author Share Posted February 16, 2021 First coat of "natural steel" applied to plate armour and the sword. Another planned tomorrow. And the band played on... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave S Posted February 17, 2021 Author Share Posted February 17, 2021 Second coat applied. Doesn't look much different from last night, so no need to take a photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave S Posted February 18, 2021 Author Share Posted February 18, 2021 Basic colour applied to plate armour. First coat onto the myriad straps. And the gloves. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 The metal paint looks good. That figure has some great detail. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave S Posted February 20, 2021 Author Share Posted February 20, 2021 9 hours ago, Ted said: The metal paint looks good. That figure has some great detail. Thanks. It's a slow process here. I've miles to go before I sleep... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave S Posted February 20, 2021 Author Share Posted February 20, 2021 A bit more shading (a quicker job now: shorter lengths of darker grey). Plus second coat of tan leather. Warmer in here. Can last longer... That's paint on the tissues. No cause for alarm... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave S Posted February 21, 2021 Author Share Posted February 21, 2021 More shading. That's it for the surcoat, until interfaces are due for painting. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave S Posted February 22, 2021 Author Share Posted February 22, 2021 Fitted some more shading into the lunchtime break. I think the grey tones are done for now. Will paint the buckles and any decorations during the week, tidy any overlaps up, and hopefully be ready to recommence daylight shading at the weekend. Belts and straps next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave S Posted February 24, 2021 Author Share Posted February 24, 2021 More desk lamp evening slapping-on of basic colours. Buckles and associated metalwork/leather. Getting close to there just being shading left on this project. Although it dawned on me that the base was still bare metal, so a primer coat of dark earth got over that first hurdle. Just need to decide what colour it should be. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave S Posted February 25, 2021 Author Share Posted February 25, 2021 That's probably it, as far as basic colour application goes. Aside from the base, which really needs to happen last cos my fingers keep rubbing the paint off the edges. Now it's all about continuing with shading, then highlights. And the shield. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave S Posted February 28, 2021 Author Share Posted February 28, 2021 Interfaces between belt and surcoat this morning. 2.5 hrs. Remarkably therapeutic (although there were a couple of minor errors to correct next time). "Alexa, shuffle my playlist." The face is underway, too. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave S Posted February 28, 2021 Author Share Posted February 28, 2021 This set (Pegaso) is absolutely beautiful quality and well worth the cash and effort. Full marks to them. The Italians make lovely figure models and walking boots. And food. Shame their rugby team isn't hitting the mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 On 2/28/2021 at 7:27 AM, Big Dave S said: Interfaces between belt and surcoat this morning. 2.5 hrs. Worth it! Looks great, especially when you zoom in on the photo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave S Posted March 5, 2021 Author Share Posted March 5, 2021 COME ON LEICESTER!! Stay in front. Grrrr....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave S Posted March 5, 2021 Author Share Posted March 5, 2021 Drumming to The Sundays. Shook hands between tracks to loosen them up. Punched the amp. OOOOOWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!! And language I can't use on here. 😠😠😠 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadman Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 (edited) On 2/6/2021 at 7:16 PM, Big Dave S said: First tone of shading applied to the tunic. In a freezing conservatory, with awful light. So it was a mechanical, methodical affair, painting a line of very (very) pale grey onto a recess, then softening the edges and moving on to the next one. Am now hoping it all worked. Thank god the contrast was minimal: more room for error. Fingers tingling as they thaw now. No photo: too dark. I know the feeling well. Our conservatory has been absolutely Baltic for months now. It's only been almost bearable this past week or so. Still, at least it provides plenty of decent natural light. Edited March 6, 2021 by Cadman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave S Posted March 6, 2021 Author Share Posted March 6, 2021 6 hours ago, Cadman said: I know the feeling well. Our conservatory has been absolutely Baltic for months now. It's only been almost bearable this past week or so. Still, at least it provides plenty of decent natural light. Yeah. Frigid this morning, which made painting a bit of an ordeal. Better this afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave S Posted March 7, 2021 Author Share Posted March 7, 2021 Been shading... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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