Saturday, January 23, 2016

120mm Imperial Gallery 14th C. Knight - WIP +2

Horsey is done. I had to use a wooden dowel to hold up the horse due to its spirited pose. The way it is intended to be attached to the base is with the two hind legs pegged into it. However, as one of the legs - the rear right raised one - is supposed to go in the broken limb of the dead tree was way too flimsy. Hopefully adding some tall grass around the dowel will hide it a bit.
Anyway, it's secured to the  base and won't topple over or worse break a leg...or two.
The ermine markings on the face covering were painted with a fine tipped brush. I tried using a Micron Pen, but it kept drying out. Maybe it's too old, but ended up using the brush which was faster anyway.
Under the head covering there is a plate chamfron. Never growing up around horses, I always presumed the open part of their ears face forward, but I now know they can twist their ears.
Well, now that the mount is done, I can start on the rider. I like to tackle the hardest parts of projects first.

19 comments:

  1. Outstanding work on the horse and heraldry, Dean..! Quoting A. Schwarzenneger, one of my favourite philosophers: "I´ll be back!" Cheers!!

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    1. Thanks, RM - hopefully the figure will be done soon. Best, Dean

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    1. Thanks a lot, Rodger. Hope to start on the rider soon. Regards, Dean

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    1. Appreciate the nice words, Mike! Best, Dean

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    1. Thanks, Simon. Getting there - the horse is usually the hardest part. Warm regards, Dean

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    1. Thanks you for the very kind words! Warm regards, Dean

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  6. This is coming along quite well. Which do you think is harder, Highlander plaid or heraldry?

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    1. Thanks for the great comments! I think basic tartan patterns aren't too bad, but once you start having to add extra piping - like the Cameron Clan, well, then it's a choice between effect and accuracy. In scale that pattern would look very busy. As far as enjoyable brushing, both are fun! :) Warmest Regards, Dean

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  7. My goodness, that is looking superb Dean.

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    1. Thank a lot, Michael. Your compliments are much appreciated. Best, Dean

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  8. You were born with more than your fair share of talent.

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    1. Ah, you're too, too kind, James! Always impressed by your work - particularly your sculpting and scratch-building. BTW, has Dragon or Lion Rampant caught on in your area? The local crew here are much into it. :)

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  9. Amazing details on the heraldy...excellent job!

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    1. Thanks, Phil! Plan of using the ostrich feathers motif for the shield (Shield of Peace), but have to fashion one out of plasticard as the one that came with the kit was too thin. Warm regards, Dean

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  10. Beautiful work Dean - the horse heraldry is magnificent!

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