here's a WIP shot of my 1st bust for 2015.

something different from the WW2 figures i paint

WOW!!!! That painting is freekily realistic. Nice job!!
J

some progress over the weekend

Benjamin, this fellow looks great! Nice work!
Thanks for posting 😀
Cheers
Nick

Hi Benjamin,

superb paintjob as always!!

I simply love your skintones!! They are top notch!!!

The only point IMHO is a rather disappointing chainmail. It is not too well defined for such a big scale...and your painting could be a tad too "silvery".

Still, great show Sir!! Congratulations!!

Cheers

Romain

Some really exceptional painting skills here!! If he suddenly spoke, it would be believable. As to the chainmail, perhaps try a different background. All of the gray & silver colors there may be causing it to get less focus.

Thanks guys ! Valuable feedback on the chainmail !

I will look into refining the chainmail

approaching the finish line.. working on the shield

Very very nice. As I said before,the face is awesome. Maybe a tiny bit of dark dark grey or even black around some of the edges on the gloves' armor? To set it off from the leather?
J

Hi Benjamin,

Great job. You are very skilled, in my opinion.

You should post your work on HF and on planetfigure.com

Cheers

Giovanni

I am in the mood d to once again concur with a fellow modeller, you're a very skilled figure painter Benjamin. I love when you post wip's.

I am looking forward to the finished product, I'm sure it will rival your other work. I too think you should post on HF and planet figure, but that doesn't mean you should stop posting them here, as this is where I visit most!!!

Keep inspiring us mere mortal painters sir with your excellent work.

Dave

Thanks all for the comments

@Jerry, yes good point on the distinction between the leather and the gauntlet.

I tried to join the HF forum in the past but somehow my registration did not materialise. But i frequent planetfigure and post my works under the nickname, Rompy

:)

Hey Benjamin, great painting there. Your flesh tones are on the money and it all seems to blend together very well. Real good work here.

Hi all,

Sharing the pictures of the completed bust

Outstanding painting there my friend!
J

Beautifully done, Benjamin! Bravo, my friend.

What really caught my eye was the wear and tear on the shield strap. Just absolutly great work there Benjamin