skwonk 9,618 Posted November 8 Report Share Posted November 8 I've decided this bust is a Durotrige. An intriguing tribe as it was more of a collection of peoples throughout their territory. Anyway, that's the history taster and it's a nod to Dorset where I lived throughout the 1990's. You can do your own reading about Iron Age Dorset so please; unless it's pertinent to the build. Thank ye. Primer done yesterday.Had to do a second covering as the first dried to a high gloss. You may notice the edge of the knife handle has broken off. This happened when removing the casting block. To small to repair so put it down to damage in a skirmish with Belgae cattle rustlers. Base colour done and waiting for it to dry. The eyes are a bit irregular as the stbd one has a bit of a flattish profile whereas the port one has a bit of a sunken inner area. I'll see how this goes but I have a backup plan. Erm, yeah. This could be interesting for the fur tones, 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Steve 25,049 Posted November 9 Report Share Posted November 9 Thats a nice looking Figure Darbs... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skwonk 9,618 Posted November 9 Author Report Share Posted November 9 10 hours ago, Mad Steve said: Thats a nice looking Figure Darbs... And a little brutal as well. Done a bit of wash and highlight work but not overdoing it just yet. Remember I mentioned the eyes and how they were formed? Well, putting the base eye colour (white mixed with a dot of diluted blue) shows what I mean. Boxart shows a sideways glance so this may well cover the eyeball shortcomings if i can pull it off without resulting in a Henry Hoover look. See the head befind. Doesn't he look like he's asleep under a fur cover. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skwonk 9,618 Posted November 10 Author Report Share Posted November 10 There's no getting away from the defects in the eyes unless reshaping is carried out so this is the best I can do under the circumstances. Three sets of pupil decals later.. A heavyish base of grey for starters on the hairy bits 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tolvcat 5,096 Posted November 10 Report Share Posted November 10 It was worth the perseverance and lost decals on those eyes. The finished face looks great. Andy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hutch6390 3,292 Posted November 10 Report Share Posted November 10 Ditto - great work, Skwonk - I stand back in admiration of those who can paint figures like this - my own efforts look like something out of the beano... 1 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Steve 25,049 Posted November 11 Report Share Posted November 11 That looks excellent Darbs, nice one 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skwonk 9,618 Posted November 11 Author Report Share Posted November 11 I'm still not overly enamoured with this one. Not going to go with an almost white hair theme, more of a grey with streaks of white and lighter grey. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skwonk 9,618 Posted November 12 Author Report Share Posted November 12 Got some base work done on the boar hide. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Steve 25,049 Posted November 13 Report Share Posted November 13 Looking good Skwonk 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mac1677 6,934 Posted November 13 Report Share Posted November 13 Brilliant work Skwonk 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skwonk 9,618 Posted November 14 Author Report Share Posted November 14 Fiddling about with tones on the boar hide. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Loopy 2,538 Posted November 14 Report Share Posted November 14 Smashin’ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skwonk 9,618 Posted November 16 Author Report Share Posted November 16 Almost done. The light is a bit bright for the shiny bits. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gorby 21,590 Posted November 17 Report Share Posted November 17 Your painting really make the details pop. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Steve 25,049 Posted November 17 Report Share Posted November 17 Oh very nice, that looks excellent Darbs, the Gold bits are very nicely done 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DC3 4,778 Posted November 17 Report Share Posted November 17 tasty 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mac1677 6,934 Posted November 17 Report Share Posted November 17 Great brush work Darbs 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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