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Oliver Cromwell

pugwash said:
E, isn't the 'coat' made of leather too?
It looks quite rigid.
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It was indeed made of leather. Apparently a light coloured leather. After I took the picture, I saw on the figure that most of my attempted texture rubbed off. I used oils which was not quite dry (in our whether not dry after three days) and me handling the figure most of the "texture" rubbed off. Touched it up in the mean time.
 
I suppose the figure is getting on in term of progress. Very, very slow though. I also think Mr Cromwell is slowly but surely evolving into, let's say a Civil War Cavalry Officer. I am trying to break up the colour on the leather coat(??) with streaks (of rain) and general weathering. A bit too heavy in my opinion... ;). I am slowly coming to the conclusion that I do not really like working with large scale figures. But this one was suppose to be a fun project ... still is I suppose.
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Namabiiru said:
It’s looking great, but I might recommend something a liitle less yellow for the wear on the boots.
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Good observation, and I share your opinion. Yes the yellow ochre oil is indeed quite yellow. I do hope that after some washes with Mahogany (acrylic) it can be toned down a bit. To replicate leather is quite a challenge I came to realise.
 
And with that… I shall call it done.
What a journey it’s been—full of peaks, troughs, and the occasional emotional ambush. I’ve felt everything from mild rage to fleeting triumph, and somewhere in between, I learned the quiet satisfaction of sticking with a project until the bitter (or beautifully painted) end.
Will I tackle another figure from this range? Highly doubtful. There is also a Charles I lurking at my local hobby shop, but frankly, the poor chap’s facial proportions are also a bit tragic. I’d love to say I could rescue him with sheer skill, but alas, I’m not quite at the level where I can paint my way out of anatomical injustice.
Then again… perhaps the base coat on the face could’ve been darker? But let’s be honest—the UK isn’t exactly basking in Mediterranean sunlight. Pallor is practically patriotic.

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Hey Etienne,

Ettienne said:
Thank you !!
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You have painted and realised the figure really beautifully. It looks really great. Especially the weathered colours.

The boots he's wearing are riding boots. I also have these at home as I have a Jan von Werth uniform at home. It's the uniform of the cavalry general Jan von Werth from the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648). That's why the boots are brown. If you like, I'll send you a photo in your build report.

Cheers, Günther. Ship-1
 
Ettienne said:
And with that… I shall call it done.
What a journey it’s been—full of peaks, troughs, and the occasional emotional ambush. I’ve felt everything from mild rage to fleeting triumph, and somewhere in between, I learned the quiet satisfaction of sticking with a project until the bitter (or beautifully painted) end.
Will I tackle another figure from this range? Highly doubtful. There is also a Charles I lurking at my local hobby shop, but frankly, the poor chap’s facial proportions are also a bit tragic. I’d love to say I could rescue him with sheer skill, but alas, I’m not quite at the level where I can paint my way out of anatomical injustice.
Then again… perhaps the base coat on the face could’ve been darker? But let’s be honest—the UK isn’t exactly basking in Mediterranean sunlight. Pallor is practically patriotic.

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Excellent…love your use of colors and techniques to achieve realism. ;)
 
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