Shieldmaiden Revisited
A few years ago, I painted this Shieldmaiden figure; it may even be posted here somewhere.
I’ve been waiting for some new project items to arrive, and decided, as I was at a loose end, to take some time and rework the figure, improving detail and finish. In fact it may be the third time I’ve done so, but I’m fairly satisfied now with the result.
Nothing else to add, really.
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Craig Abrahamson said on November 5, 2018
A true artiste are you, sir…hat’s off to ya!
S. Cubas said on November 5, 2018
Nice paint work.
Greg Kittinger said on November 5, 2018
Such rich tones and quality of shading and highlighting. Beautiful paint work.
Tom Bebout said on November 5, 2018
I don’t think you need to add anything else Rob, the pics speak for themselves. Wonderful work sir.
Rob Pollock said on November 5, 2018
Yes, enough is enough, at least for the painting. I have a new display base of distressed yew – darker and more interesting than the one here.
Jeff Bailey said on November 5, 2018
She’s a beauty, Rob. WoW!
Rob Pollock said on November 5, 2018
Cheers, Jeff. A bonnie girl, certainly.
Adolfo Coelho said on November 5, 2018
Great job as usual Rob (@robbo) !
What scale is she?
You mention the display bases on a post above.
I’ve recently got my 1st, for the Lawrence of Arabia bust, so the typical square shape, 6cm X 6cm X 5cm.
Now, obviously there are different ways to attach the busts to the bases. I’ve seen people using screws (which I guess go both into the bust base as well as into the wood base), others apparently use super glue, others use metal sticks that go both into the bust base, and the wood base itself, and there are other processes.
Which one(s) do you usually use and which one would you recommend? Are there some factors to be taken into account before deciding which method to use?
Thanks in advance.
Cheers!
Dolf
Rob Pollock said on November 5, 2018
1/10.
The bust pedestal has been drilled to take a small piece of brass rod but plastic will do. This fits into hole drilled into top of base. It’s just a matter of ensuring ithe bust itself is secure.
Adolfo Coelho said on November 5, 2018
Thanks Rob (@robbo) !
Cheers!
Dolf
Rick Wilkes said on November 5, 2018
Lagertha! Does one need any other reason to watch Vikings? Rob you did indeed post her before and I must admit this iteration is my favorite. You’ve captured her entirely.
Rob Pollock said on November 5, 2018
Thanks. Was pretty sure she’d made an appearance but I think she’s now been tweaked as far as possible at least for my humble abilities.
david leigh-smith said on November 5, 2018
Excellent work.
Rob Pollock said on November 5, 2018
Cheers, David.
Robert Royes said on November 6, 2018
Great work!!
Rob Pollock said on November 6, 2018
Thanks, Robert. I think I can now stop looking at it on the shelf, wondering if I should do a little more work….
Gary Wiley said on November 6, 2018
Very nicely done!