discussion Ferdinand of Aragon, Conquerer of the Moors - 1487

[Peter Gillson]

Hi guys

Very nearly finished - just need to tidy up the eyes and a bit of detailing here and there.
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[Peter Gillson]

I'm calling this one finished


For the breastplate I usedsome quite old Humbrol polished steel, not perfect so I may revisit it after Christmas.
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[wotan]

Peter

Very nice job I think this is one of your best. I agree that the armour might benefit from a little shinier finish.

John

 

[Guest]

Very nicely done Peter. One of your best busts.

 

[Jim R]

Hi Peter
Very nice indeed.
Jim

 

[Guest]

Nice one:smiling2:.

 

[Jim R]

Hi Peter
Just been reading you and Steve's thoughts on drying oils more quickly. I made a drying box and it seems to work OK. I can't remember where the idea came from but I picked it up from the old forum. I think it may have been Carl Startin.
It is one of those plastic storage boxes. Holes drilled it the lid to allow air to circulate (the black tape is where I pressed too hard and cracked the lid!). I put a sheet of thin ply wood in the base because the bottom of the box had ridges. The bulb is a small 40w. I think the oils dry quicker because of the light as well as the warmth. The bulb is in a corner so I can adjust the distance of the model from the bulb.
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Jim

 

[Peter Gillson]

Thanks for the compliments guys, and Jim for the light box idea.

 

[Richard48]

Hes a good un Peter.I do same techniques as you.Cant work too well with acrylics like Mr.D.Whats next mate?
Richard.

 

[Guest]

Fantastic Peter.
Great work .
John

 

[Steve Jones]

Great work Peter. The facial work is particularly good. Well done sir