In a departure from the usual painting activities, something new was tackled this week. What was that? A metal figure in 54mm crossed the painting desk.
On a whim, I purchased a couple of 54mm figures from eBay. At first, I was unsure whether to leave the figure in its natural state of bare metal with a nice patina or paint the figure. For the Landsknecht with halberd, I opted to give him a coat of paint.
First, the sculpting detail on the figure is remarkable. Crisp lines with deep undercuts and no flash. Nice! The results turned out pleasing too. What will I do with him now? For now, he will adorn my desk.
Thanks! No plans for fielding massive armies in 54mm although the company does have a handful of 54mm gladiators that might be tempting for arena combat. What do you think about that?
He's magnificent. I quite like the nonchalant pose, leaning on his halberd, and the jolly expression. Reminds me of the wood carving figures one sees in Germany. Nice!
I agree with your wood carving reference. His facial expression suggests to me he has been at this occupation for far too long and is quite tired of the whole business.
Interesting addition and nice paint scheme. Will this lead to scale creep?
ReplyDeleteThanks! No plans for fielding massive armies in 54mm although the company does have a handful of 54mm gladiators that might be tempting for arena combat. What do you think about that?
DeleteI think I need to resist going to another scale....
Deletevery nice work and figure - marvelous!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Phil!
DeleteSuperb work on the larger scale, Jonathan
ReplyDeleteGlad you like him, Dean. Maybe I am inching up to one-to-one scale like you?
DeleteGreat painting job Jon.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Nathan!
DeleteLovely show piece, Jon!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Peter!
DeleteVery cool! Now are you ready to move up to 120mm?
ReplyDeleteThanks! Moving up to 120mm? I don't think so!
DeleteImpressive, I never tried this scale and you've done an excellent job on it!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Phil!
DeleteBeautiful painting Jon, really like your subtle highlighting on the flesh!
ReplyDeleteSoren, I appreciate your kind comments!
DeleteYou may be interested in what is currently on the painting desk; a battalion of Minden SYW Prussians. Remember, our little agreement?
He's magnificent. I quite like the nonchalant pose, leaning on his halberd, and the jolly expression. Reminds me of the wood carving figures one sees in Germany. Nice!
ReplyDeleteI agree with your wood carving reference. His facial expression suggests to me he has been at this occupation for far too long and is quite tired of the whole business.
DeleteFine work on this piece Jonathan!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Thanks! Always appreciate your comments.
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