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Title: Baldwin, king of Jerusalem
Post by: errant49 on February 18, 2016, 08:45:42 AM

And another Benedikt's figure
Background will come later

I still have a few big scale to paint and then will go back to 30mm
Eric

Title: Re: Baldwin, king of Jerusalem
Post by: Brian on February 18, 2016, 08:59:52 AM

I like that!!!

Title: Re: Baldwin, king of Jerusalem
Post by: errant49 on February 18, 2016, 10:10:31 AM

Thank you Brian
You make my day !
Eric

Title: Re: Baldwin, king of Jerusalem
Post by: snagy on February 18, 2016, 11:25:28 AM

Excellent work Eric!
I like your 30 mm crusaders figures (can be seen e.g. in the Gallery) but this larger figure may be even better!!
For the hauberk and helmet you used metallic steel/silver with some blue hue didn't you?
Or it is still painted the classic way using grey and white tones?
Best regards-
Sandor

Title: Re: Baldwin, king of Jerusalem
Post by: Roger on February 18, 2016, 11:34:04 AM

I like it too, the way you have painted the white is excellent Eric.

Title: Re: Baldwin, king of Jerusalem
Post by: errant49 on February 18, 2016, 11:45:44 AM

Thank you all
This figure is really pleasant
White is always a challenge
Metallic parts heve been painted on the bare metal with several layers of blue, violet and payne grey
When the figure will be well dry I come back on it for a few details and shadows
I will see how it goes during the drying time
Eric

Title: Re: Baldwin, king of Jerusalem
Post by: Daniel CANET on February 18, 2016, 12:35:50 PM

I like it very much; white and metallic parts are very well done Eric

Title: Re: Baldwin, king of Jerusalem
Post by: Hannibal on February 18, 2016, 04:21:22 PM

Excellent painting !!!! white and metal are really fantastic !

Title: Re: Baldwin, king of Jerusalem
Post by: Glen on February 19, 2016, 10:34:35 AM

X2! The metals all seem to be polished as would befit a king. The helmet reflecting blue sky is a nice touch.

Title: Re: Baldwin, king of Jerusalem
Post by: errant49 on February 20, 2016, 06:57:25 AM

Now framed with a background

Title: Re: Baldwin, king of Jerusalem
Post by: Roger on February 20, 2016, 07:03:51 AM

Did you paint the background Eric? It looks great.

Title: Re: Baldwin, king of Jerusalem
Post by: errant49 on February 20, 2016, 08:07:05 AM

Yes, Roger, I did
It is from an old drawing showing Jerusalem walls
Painted with oil on paper
Eric

Title: Re: Baldwin, king of Jerusalem
Post by: Roger on February 20, 2016, 08:45:50 AM

I thought you must have Eric, it looks really good. I've got to have a go at something like that myself.

Title: Re: Baldwin, king of Jerusalem
Post by: snagy on February 20, 2016, 11:30:56 PM

Excellent work and very nice finish Eric - with the background and the frame.
The painting of the figure is outstanding.

For those who are interested in it, here is a representation of the walls of Jerusalem in the ancient times:


(http://www.intflatfigures.org/BFFS/gallery/4/2574-200216232619.jpeg)


Best regards-
Sandor

Title: Re: Baldwin, king of Jerusalem
Post by: nmrocks on February 21, 2016, 11:05:47 AM

Quote from: errant49 on February 20, 2016, 06:57:25 AM

Now framed with a background

Beautifully done Eric, you use great composition putting this all together.
Ray