Young Miniatures El Alamein Bust

[Guest]

Morning Steve

No painting yesterday, as we spent the day here:



This is Hampton, to the west of Herne Bay. Believe it or not there used to be a village in the bay, but over the years it succumbed to the ravages of the sea. The only part remaining is the pier and the pub on the left. (the other development is modern). A good walk and cleared sinuses and I'm ready to have a crack at the face. I'm going to try for a sun-tanned and unshaven look. Hope you get some painting done!

[Guest]

The head:



Another tricky one. The structure of the face was a bit different from the usual offerings, and it took me a while to find my way. Added to that, I decided on contrasty tones, which didn't make things easier. The eyes weren't too problematic after all, though the left one does droop a bit, but we call that character.

[Lee Drennen]

Peter. Nice start

[KarlW]

Inspiring stuff.

[Tim Marlow]

Looks good to me. The extra contrast is good for mimicking the harsh desert light.

[Neil Merryweather]

Yes!

[Jim R]

Hi Peter
Better than the box art. You have got more character into that face.
Jim

[Guest]

Thanks for looking in chaps. Definitely not a patch on the box, but I do appreciate your comments.

[SteveH]

Morning Peter

Well done with the extra contrast, he does look sun burnt which would suit the location, nicely done.

Should be a fun day with the shirt, and straps, all bleached out too.

Its a wild day again and rain too!

Not much of a weekend off, but hopefully it might quieter later today.

Enjoy painting all the muted colours on the body

Regards

Steve H

I

[scottie3158]

the dogs dodahs

[Guest]

Steve - Cheers. Might just do the the helmet and accessories today - hayfever at top notch and zonked as a result. Wild and windy here too.

Scottie - I'll pass that on to Joe, who hasn't got any, poor lad.

[Guest]

I've now painted the front of the torso:



The helmet still needs weathering and there's a bit of general tidying up to do.

Next, the back of the torso, backpack and rifle.

[Steve Jones]

Nearly there now Peter. Great work

[Wouter]

Looks good alright!

Cheers

[outrunner]

What can I say? more great work.

Andy.