I have had this figure sat on my painting tray for about two weeks and I kept putting off painting it somewhat intimidated by the complexity of the task . However I buckled down and although it took me two days I've got it done . The correct way to paint flats is to imagine the light is coming from one direction and adjust the shading for this , however this is for mounting the figures for dioramas and displays and I just did a sort of wargaming table job . I've just given it a coat of gloss varnish to protect it and when dry I'll do the base , the mug is for scale .
The other side of the model , getting the shading just right was a task , but I'm happy with it . It will be joining the Hyperborian army soon
P.S. fear not I have not forgotten H.G. Wells and his cunning plan , coming soon …...
That is a work if art.... Well done. I can imagine painting flats is quite therapeutic, no having to turn the figure in different directions.
ReplyDeleteYes I enjoyed painting it and not having to do corners helped .
DeleteNicely done: impressive, indeed, apropos of its size--shading on a 2D flat: I've learned something!
ReplyDeleteThere is very little on painting flats on the Internet (that I found?) and I found this advise about painting them from a old modelling book .
DeleteFantastic work Tony!
ReplyDeleteThank you , it was very engrossing painting it .
DeleteAhhh, the Elephant in the room.
ReplyDeleteDon't forget, before there were collectors and diorama builders painting flats, there were factories churning out block painted toy soldiers. I think your wargame compromise is well done indeed!
Yes the painted stuff I've got is factory painted and varies from good to very bad , but I'm slowly tarting them up .
DeleteLooks excellent.
ReplyDeleteThank you I've another one to tackle as well .
DeleteFantastic elephant. I really look forward to seeing him in action.
ReplyDeleteYes I must get a game set up soon .
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