Another Del Prado Knight Giudoriccio da Fogliano (1 Viewer)

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Here's the other del Prado knight which I had bought. It is modeled after a famous painting depicting the condottierro Giudoriccio da Fogliano at the siege of Montemassi.

In retrospect, the background research for these knights are not bad, and the end result is a very attractive miniature.

The pose differs from that of the painting but the painted heraldry (not sure if some decals were also used) is pretty impressive.

However, I really don't like the reins (too thick) and the legs are really too short and uneven. Hence I've decided to rectify these areas.

 

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So I removed the knight and snipped off his legs and refitted them using predrilled and inserted wires. Putty was moulded around the thighs to lengthen the legs. I checked the fit on the horse. Note that I broke the switch stick but this is easily rectified.

 

[Mirof]

Well you must have more acute eyes then me to spot that . Because for me I see a short men ( average 1,5m 5ft ) on a War Horse ( very tall )
The Medieval DelPrado used the moulds from New Hope Design, who under the name of Men at War
issued a range of figures based on the Osprey books from the 70ies onward .
At New Hope, there were lot of different sculptors, ranging from very good to passable .

But let me ask you . Why don't you rip the colours of before transforming/painting ?

 

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Hi Mirof,

I wasn't focused on the named personality's height. Not sure whether he was that short. I was more focused on the dimensions and proportions of the figure. Given the size of the head, the legs are pretty stumpy and the left leg is shorter than the right leg. Hence, what I did was just to make sure that the figure looked proportionate.

I didn't know that many of these were from NHD. I do like some of the NHD figures but generally find that I have to repair or modify them to my liking.

I try not to change too much of the original figure intent, if possible. Hence, I try to leave the original painting in place (as it looks very good).


Rgds Victor

 

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The thighs were reshaped to look like armour.

I took a closer look at the wall painting. The figure is actually quite portly. So with a bit of trepidation (and not wanting to redo too much of the heraldry), I decided to add bulk to his chest and belly. I removed the right hand initially (as it was glued on) to get at the torso.

 

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I also removed the stick in his right hand and replaced it with a brass rod carefully drilled and inserted.

The armour was painted. The base yellow for the heraldry was matched (mixture of enamel and artist oils).

 

[blaster]

I carefully repainted the heraldry, matching the style to that of the existing heraldry. I touched up the existing heraldry as well. it appears that there were no decals used here. All heraldry was painted. I think that the converted and bulked up figure looks so much better than the original casting, certainly more majestic.

I have repaired the break in the headdress and there will be a final painting stage after this.

 

[johnnybach]

I carefully repainted the heraldry, matching the style to that of the existing heraldry. I touched up the existing heraldry as well. it appears that there were no decals used here. All heraldry was painted. I think that the converted and bulked up figure looks so much better than the original casting, certainly more majestic.

I have repaired the break in the headdress and there will be a final painting stage after this.

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A very good looking and striking figure Vic - I like what you've done with him. jb

 

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Hi JB,

Thanks for your lovely compliment. I am now beginning to enjoy doing medieval figures. It will be fun to start doing more personalities, same as you always do.

I painted white lines over the brown lines on the heraldry, similar to the original painting. I've reattached the dagger on his right side. The reins are actually cast in metal and are malleable (which I've decided to retain) were painted over and attached to his hands. I painted over the skin tones as well.

 

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Final touchups. I shaded with transparent indian yellow in the folds.


I really enjoyed doing this simple conversion. Unusual heraldry. Starting to binge on medieval topics.

 

[Vicknor]

Fantastic work and great step by step pictures. Enjoyable as always.

 

[mikemiller1955]

that is the best Del Prado I have ever seen...great job!

 

[blaster]

Hello Mike Miller and Darren,

Thanks for your very kind compliments. Remember that I am only redoing one figure.
The paint jobber at Del Prado had to do thousands. you could get sunburnt from the yellow drapery...

Rgds Victor

 

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I've mounted this piece onto a wooden base for ease of handling.

 

[Markster]

here's the other del prado knight which i had bought. It is modeled after a famous painting depicting the condottierro giudoriccio da fogliano at the siege of montemassi.

In retrospect, the background research for these knights are not bad, and the end result is a very attractive miniature.

The pose differs from that of the painting but the painted heraldry (not sure if some decals were also used) is pretty impressive.

However, i really don't like the reins (too thick) and the legs are really too short and uneven. Hence i've decided to rectify these areas.

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nice job !

 

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Thanks Markster.

 

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Final shots with a black bkgd.

 

[Mirof]

Good rendition, we see very good progress with every new piece

May I suggest you too try a new approach for painting a face
paint it first Humbrol flesh mat
let it dry 24H
cover completely with a second layer of Oils Sienna
don't wait; wipe it off with a small sponge , do not press to much, all shadows and highlight emplacements are now
very clear
add a tiny tiny part of raw Umber (oil) in the hollow part, blush it in
add a tiny tiny tiny amout of white on the parts already highlighted, with a dry brush round cutted flat, enter the
white; the way a woman is putting blush
again with lesser quantity of white
again
now on the lips a bit of Sienna + red
now on the low lips a tiny amount of white .. blush
eyes sockets : white humbrol mat
turn the figurine upside down, with a pen and sepia Chinese ink fill under the upper lit
then make the eyes with a dry pencil, put the dots, the top and low of the pupil is hidden under the lits
....and you can finish a day later by putting on the eyes a satin varnish

 

[blaster]

Hi Mirof,

Thanks for the suggestion.

I undercoat with humbrol flesh or white, to get either tan or pale skin effect.

Colours you suggest are similar to what I generally use. However, I usually add yellow ochre, vermillion and white as a basic colour. Sometimes I add a bit of green to the flesh mix. For blush, I use vermillion. The shadows are done with sienna and burnt umber.

What I prefer (and most other figure painters that I know of) is to paint the eyes first, then the rest of the face. I might try the satin touch to the figure eyes. I have done this for horse eyes.

Rgds Victor