Added highlights after the Minwax staining; I like the way the stain defines the details before going over with washes and highlighting.
This was a fun kit to paint up and seeing it going for under $15 USD on ebay made it hard to resist.
As I liked the finish on the armor left by the Minwax stain, I masked those areas before spraying the figure with a matte finish.
Just a quick diversion while awaiting the arrival of Perry figures. Thanks for stopping by and wishing you all the best!
Beautiful work, Dean! How about an army of these for your display case?
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jonathan! Lol! I was thinking about getting another one to paint up as one of Rupert's Bluecoats! :) Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteThe really Big Guy! He can break the whole tercios only one strike of his pike!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Vladimir! Lol! He certainly towers over his smaller brethren. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteNice work DeanM ... it's always good to paint varying scales (120mm here) as it keeps the hobby interesting, at least it does for me :)
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for your kind words. Much appreciated. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteHa! That picture of the tiny dudes and the 120 make me think of Gulliver, so awesome. It will be a nice addition to your showcase.
ReplyDeleteCheers
Kevin
Thanks a lot, Kevin. T. Warmest regards, Dean he pike really needs space
DeleteThe figure has come out very well Dean
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Keith. Kind regards, Dean
DeleteAwesome work Dean on this Giant ! It always helps to have at least one in your army ! :)
ReplyDeleteGreetings
Thank a lot, Mario! Best regards, Dean
DeleteLooks fantastic. Dean!
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Markus! Appreciate the visit and kind words. Best regards, Dean
DeleteLove him, especially the metallics!
ReplyDeleteThank you kindly, Simon! Appreciate your visit and kind compliments. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteP.S. the armor was done the way I do 28mm - black undercoat and semi-drybrushed on Vallejo gun metal - highlighted with bright silver. The Minwax stain tone it down a bit and tied it together.
Splendid looking giant pikeman! I had to wait over a month for a Perry delivery earlier this year, that's in the UK, it just varies a bit I guess!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thank you very much, Iain. I suppose I've been spoiled in the past with the fast shipments from Perry. Some around a week and a half here to the Westcoast of US. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteHe's a big boy! Nice work Dean!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Ray. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteLovely work Dean. Does the tape not affect the paint underneath?
ReplyDeleteThanks, Simon - no harm done to the paint as the tape is actually made for masking painting areas. Picked it up at a dollar store. I've used it before when I painted camo on a Matilda tank too. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteBrilliantly done Dean. The pike came up a treat. My, he's a giant compared to 28 mm figs (which are not exactly small)!
ReplyDeleteRegards, James
Thank you so much, James. Appreciate the visit and kind words. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteHi Dean, You have been busy since I last logged in! What a great figure. I think large figures are superb, I just haven't done any for years. Beautiful painting and very inspiring.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes,
Jason