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Title: Braveheart diorama
Post by: Suber on 17 January 2013, 09:22:25 AM
Not really sure if this fits in here, but I'm giving it a try.
This is the last work I've done, a diorama depicting Braveheart (the movie, not the real character) at Stirling.
I used the Andrea Miniatrures (http://www.andreaeurope.com/producto.php/1/andrea-miniatures/112/series-medieval-knights/357/sm-f10-brave-heart-1297.html?IdProducto=357&idioma=en) 54mm. range. Great minis.

(http://i49.tinypic.com/2l30n.jpg)

The tricky thing was painting the kilt, following the same pattern used in the movie

(http://i48.tinypic.com/2mds41c.jpg)

But I'm satisfied on the whole:

(http://i49.tinypic.com/2d29h92.jpg)
(http://i48.tinypic.com/deux6g.jpg)

Here you have the complete process:

http://oldschoolworkshop.blogspot.com.es/2013/01/braveheart.html
Title: Re: Braveheart diorama
Post by: flags_of_war on 17 January 2013, 09:29:48 AM
Nice work mate. I would have preffered a real version of Wallace though :P
Title: Re: Braveheart diorama
Post by: Atheling on 17 January 2013, 05:45:42 PM
Quote from: flags_of_war on 17 January 2013, 09:29:48 AM
Nice work mate. I would have preffered a real version of Wallace though :P

I've got to agree, great painting, but I'm Freddie Flintoff is Wallace (his name is likely of Welsh origin BTW) if Wallace ever looked like Mel Gibson in plaid!!

Darrell.
Title: Re: Braveheart diorama
Post by: Paul on 17 January 2013, 08:21:51 PM
Lovely painting..the tartan is top and he looks just like Mel
Title: Re: Braveheart diorama
Post by: Suber on 18 January 2013, 11:22:59 AM
Thank you! :)
That's what movies have done to history, it's the constant debate of blessing/curse. ;). The diorama was a comission for a huge fan of the movie, so that drives through your decisions. Nevertheless, these superb quality minis are truly enjoyable to paint. All the Andrea ranges are high top.
I'm glad you like the tartan! It was my first time doing something like that, I was going nuts! o_o
Title: Re: Braveheart diorama
Post by: Paul on 18 January 2013, 04:03:04 PM
Quote from: Suber on 18 January 2013, 11:22:59 AM
The diorama was a comission for a huge fan of the movie, so that drives through your decisions.
And you´ve suceeded

Quote from: Suber on 18 January 2013, 11:22:59 AM
I'm glad you like the tartan! It was my first time doing something like that, I was going nuts! o_o

:o First attempt!? The result was well worth going  o_o for  :)
Title: Re: Braveheart diorama
Post by: Andym on 18 January 2013, 04:09:55 PM
 :o :-*
Title: Re: Braveheart diorama
Post by: War In 15MM on 18 January 2013, 04:56:33 PM
Looks great.  Richard
Title: Re: Braveheart diorama
Post by: Sterling Moose on 19 January 2013, 01:46:07 PM
 :o
Title: Re: Braveheart diorama
Post by: Volleyfire! on 19 January 2013, 02:19:49 PM
Beautiful painting, especially the subdued tartan, nd a lovely piece, however I think it a pity the manufacturers don't leave the base as plain earth and rocks though to allow you to use more realistic static grass, tufts etc as I think the moulded grass rather spoils the overall effect unfortunately no matter how good a job you make of painting it.
Title: Re: Braveheart diorama
Post by: Suber on 19 January 2013, 06:18:33 PM
Thank you very much! I couldn't agree more about the grass issue. My greenstuff grass looks awful, though it was the only thing I could make out to fit the existant grass. I still have to improve a lot, I'm afraid, but it was also my first attempt so sculpt grass. Well, lesson learned.