discussion Miniart 1/16 Roman legionary

[Alan 45]

I've spent all week on this and I'm farly pleased but I think it's Tim to move on to resin as I can't get the hang of half and half figures no matter what I do I can't remove the seams


This is basically the same kit as the praetorian guardsman but with a different helmet, I've improved on painting steel though and my clothing shading has improved


My faces are still a struggle but at least my eyes on straight


Here's the pics and comments welcome


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[Guest]

That is a very well painted figure Alan. Well done mate

 

[papa 695]

That's a thousand time better than I could do Alan great work with the painting.


He looks very mean.

 

[takeslousyphotos]

That is a super job Alan........... i like it, even though he is a nasty looking bleeder.

 

[Guest]

Very nice work all round Alan.


The metals look good and the shading of the Red is very well done.


As for the eye's if you were to put a very light reddish/pink line just above the lower lid and just below the upper lid it will enhance the eye's and make them look less staring. .


This is not a criticism,just a bit of help.


Have a look at this.It is for larger figures but can be used for smaller scales.

All the best.


Ralph.

 

[Alan 45]

Cheers guys I appreciate it

Very nice work all round Alan.
The metals look good and the shading of the Red is very well done.


As for the eye's if you were to put a very light reddish/pink line just above the lower lid and just below the upper lid it will enhance the eye's and make them look less staring. .


This is not a criticism,just a bit of help.


Have a look at this.It is for larger figures but can be used for smaller scales.

All the best.


Ralph.

I have tried this method befour Ralph but could never make it look right , it mad the face look like he had a cold but thanks for the video I'll try it on my next figure

That is a super job Alan........... i like it, even though he is a nasty looking bleeder.

That's a thousand time better than I could do Alan great work with the painting.
He looks very mean.

Your right Ian and Peter he does look like someone's nicked his lunch

 

[Dave Jay]

Great figure, really nicely done.


I've got a miniart richthoften figure in my Christmas stash!

 

[Guest]

Great work Alan, a vast improvement on yer first but thats only to be expected, keep pluggin at the face and the eyes, bit more to do but you are on the right track

 

[monica]

nice work Alan,with each one your getting better,


nicely done good job

 

[Guest]

Well I think it's awesome, I can't paint figures to save my life, well done mate.

 

[Guest]

Wish i could paint faces like that! Superb work!

 

[Robert1968]

I understand in some ways where your coming from on your comments Alan but I am only a wee novice compared to a lot of modellers on here and what I see from your stock is nothing but pure excellence every figure you do I'm amazed at. I think at times you can be a bit harsh on your work as its better than most figs I've seen full stop!!!


Kindest regards


Robert

 

[Robert1968]

Ps brilliant painting as always and I'll be back to see this again I know


Robert

 

[Alan 45]

Cheers guys I appreciate it


I tried a new wash on the face and it looks terrible on the close up I think I'll go back to oils you get a smoother look

 

[flyjoe180]

Great job Alan, 1,000 times better than I could do.