discussion Santa Baby ( D-Day Miniatures

[Steve Brodie]

When i saw this figure on D-day's Facebook page, i just had to get one, quick email to Pawel at D-Day Miniatures and it was on its way, it seems to have got stuck in all the Christmas post. But it has arrived and well worth the wait, it looks deceptively simple to paint, hopefully start on him this week, if my Tennis/Golf elbow gives me a break!

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[papa 695]

It looks a very nice figure Steve

 

[Gern]

.... and here was me thinkin' "I wonder if that's Graham's favourite figure?":smiling:

 

[Guest]

Nice to see something different...

 

[Steve Brodie]

not sure if to do him in the British helmet or German one, have a German cold winter soldier so may construct a little vignette

 

[Steve Brodie]

Started on this little chap last night-

Base coat added to face and hands - apologies for the photo !

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Highlights added and beard undercoated

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Thumb palette / check

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[monica]

he looks a nice figure,Steve,sure he is santa,and not krumpus,:smiling: missing the horns

 

[Steve Brodie]

When i painted his beard , Krampus did come to mind, funny how a darker beard gives him a different look :thinking::smiling:

 

[papa 695]

A very nice start Steve.

 

[monica]

When i painted his beard , Krampus did come to mind, funny how a darker beard gives him a different look :thinking::smiling:

just give,s him a different look,a bit meaner

 

[Steve Brodie]

Painted santa's beard and got the first coat on his, ermm, coat. The colour is a lot flatter in real life.

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[Steve Brodie]

2nd coat added, a lighter version, using Vallejo Scarlet, not pushed to much into the shadows as to add a bit of depth, next will be the White fur (now i have realised it shouldnt be red :flushed:)

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[papa 695]

Looking good Steve

 

[monica]

looking good ,Steve,more like Santa,:thumb2:

 

[Steve Brodie]

'Fur' painted in, Bag blocked in along with trousers and boots;

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[Steve Brodie]

So, Santa is finished, just need to build him a pavement to stand on and maybe a bit of a shop / wall facade and he will be complete. Shine is from the light in the kitchen not the actual paint.

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[papa 695]

Great work Steve, like you say he will look even better on a base.

 

[Guest]

Awesome!!!
I think I have to get me one of those figures as well in time for next Christmas

 

[Guest]

Very nice finish :thumb2:

 

[Guest]

Sorry Steve, missed this one. Very nicely done indeed.