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Title: Polish cavalry officer
Post by: Roger on July 15, 2014, 12:33:33 PM

A 30mm figure from Hans-Dieter Oldhafer. I'm not so sure attempting freehand on a 30mm flat is a good idea. I tried not to work too much on the detail but give the impression of the embroidered design by using light and shade.

Title: Re: Polish cavalry officer
Post by: errant49 on July 15, 2014, 12:48:25 PM

Well done Roger
Don'worry about details
Volume and general impression are much more important
Eric

Title: Re: Polish cavalry officer
Post by: Roger on July 15, 2014, 12:54:31 PM

Thanks very much Eric, yes you're right. It is easy to get bogged down with the detail at this size and become very frustrated.
Here it is with the others I have completed.

Title: Re: Polish cavalry officer
Post by: alfsboy on July 15, 2014, 02:13:05 PM

Really nice work .I am painting some 30's at present and still find fancy uniforms like Napoleonics  tricky  ..i am far more comfortable with medievals and more gritty stuff .

Title: Re: Polish cavalry officer
Post by: Roger on July 15, 2014, 02:44:21 PM

Thanks very much. I was all keyed up for a foray into the Middle Ages myself until I discovered these and now I'm hooked.... for the time being anyway.  ;D

Title: Re: Polish cavalry officer
Post by: Isabelle on July 15, 2014, 03:23:36 PM

Hello Roger,

You have really progress in a 2 or 3 years. Very very good work ! ! A very impressive set !

Title: Re: Polish cavalry officer
Post by: Roger on July 15, 2014, 03:29:31 PM

Thank you very much Isabelle. Practice, practice, practice.  ;D and I think changing from acrylics to oils have helped me greatly.

Title: Re: Polish cavalry officer
Post by: Brian on July 16, 2014, 02:31:42 AM

Well Roger, it's worked and take on board what Eric said, the impression of detail can be as good as detail itself ;) everyone take note ;D

Well done old man!
 

Title: Re: Polish cavalry officer
Post by: Isabelle on July 16, 2014, 02:44:38 AM

 
Yes, it's true oïl is the best flat's friend  :D ....... and painters too  :D
You have an important production ! I'd like to paint as many sets as you  ;).
I think in a little time you can paint as many sets as our Eric's friend  which I admire his work, and as well as Eric  :)

Title: Re: Polish cavalry officer
Post by: Roger on July 16, 2014, 04:37:23 AM

Thanks very much Brian.  :)