Germanic Warrior

[jknaus]

Rudi Richardson wrote:

Looking real good, James, real good!

This is one of Pegaso's classic figures, and from what I see thus far you're doing it justice. Is this one of those "Aussie" kits we discussed on pF?

BTW, Hardy doesn't post on HF - I wish he did! I think he mostly posts to his own site, Mike Butler's MedRom Forum, and possible The Basement.

Rudi

(p.s. to reiterate: I'm really impressed with your figure progress! )

Thanks Rudi. This is one I got from a fellow in Winnipeg Manitoba and was sealed. The others are write offs I guess. I really seem to enjoy figures more and more.
James

 

[moon puppy]

Rudi Richardson wrote:

(p.s. to reiterate: I'm really impressed with your figure progress! )

Me Too! It's great to see someone share their learning experience. Can't wait to see the next installment.

 

[gioazz]

James,

You are doing very well, your progress are really visible!

Keep up the great work!

Ciao

Giovanni

 

[johnbowery]

James,
This is coming along excellent.
Cheers
John

 

[jknaus]

Thank you Giovanni and John.
James

 

[Iron Mike]

Wow, James! He is really looking great! You are rapidly becoming a proficient figure painter!

 

[jknaus]

Iron Mike wrote:

Wow, James! He is really looking great! You are rapidly becoming a proficient figure painter!

Not even close. But I am having fun and I am really pleased with this one so far. Thanks Mike.

James

 

[jknaus]

Okay, got some stuff from Treemendous and started on the base. This is where I am so far.

I need to finish the fungus on the free and then when I get the materials preped put some moss on it. Ground is almost done. Try and do some more painting soon.

James

 

[AndyFettes]

Brilliant James !!!!

Love that Treemendus litter, looks really good

 

[Jeeves]

I am late to the party but just wanted to state how much I like this figure...reminds me a bit of taking the kids to see "How to Train Your Dragon" earlier this year...they really enjoyed their first movie "at the theater" and I loved the CGI...looking forward to more James!

 

[Iron Mike]

That stuff looks AWESOME! Bob said it was good stuff, but that really convinces me!

 

[AndyFettes]

James what stuff did you use ?

Andy says wafting a freshly baked Steak and Kidney Pie around his computer room,....mmmmmmmm !

Oh Im sorry, hehehehehehe !

 

[jknaus]

andyfettes wrote:

James what stuff did you use ?

Andy says wafting a freshly baked Steak and Kidney Pie around his computer room,....mmmmmmmm !

Oh Im sorry, hehehehehehe !

I got ground work materials from Treemendous. The log is a stick from the park and the fungi are from 2 part epoxy putty. Sorry Ant but I used Fredericus Max grass because I didnt have any paint for Ants grass.


Oh and thats just plain mean wafting that steak and kidney pie in my direction. I haven't had it in over 20 years. Tried to convert my wife to English cooking but she drew the line at Liver, most pies and gasp Kippers for breakfast. :laugh:

James

 

[gioazz]

Hi james,

The grounwork looks superb!

Well done my friend!

Ciao

giovanni

 

[jknaus]

Thanks everyone. This is keeping me going. I have to make a public thanks to Giovanni for helping me with the paint process and for making me stretch my bounds. I think this may be my best figure yet.
So here are a couple of more pics. My photog skills suck so believe me when I say the real thing looks better. I have finished the wolf skin cape and am getting ready to try the bear skin waist wrap. I'm using vallejo and trying to copy Giovannis technique to do it and the tanned skin.

Inside the cape

Comments and critiques are welcome. I can hardly wait to finish this one so that when my French Lt of the Line from the Fanco Prussian war arrives I can get more tutoring. If your learning to paint then join us. It should be fun.

James

 

[moon puppy]

Outstanding James!

 

[jknaus]

Okay a little bit more. Did the straps on his leggings and his shoes. Straps in leather and then dry brushed with mars orange oil. Did Bear skin but I didnt have the colours suggested by Giovanni so thought a bit and tried to make something close. Still have some work on that.

And thought I would throw this in. As I find a combo I like I write it down and paint a chip. Maybe of some use to someone else.

Camera work still isnt very good. It either comes out dark light or washed. Oh well 1 thing at a time.

James

 

[moon puppy]

Try taking the pictures out in the sunlight James.

 

[modelguru]

J that is looking good.

 

[Pavel Zabák]

Hi James,

perfect work...
I like your base.

Pavel