Jim R
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A beautiful sculpt. Like Tim I prefer the falcon. Great start.
Kuri, 1/10th bust
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Biggest secret weapon to painting larger figures with acrylics is a wet palette. Without one you are just painting and decorating……
PaulinKendal
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Honestly, I'm rather stunned at how much difference a hairdryer makes! I've been glazing this for a while now, and the ability to add layers quickly makes glazing super-easy. Smooth transitions are completely controllable and, because there's no hanging around waiting for a wash glaze to dry, you don't get distracted!
Still some work to do on her upper lip, and her eyebrows are just roughed in - I'm pondering hair colour right now.
Still some work to do on her upper lip, and her eyebrows are just roughed in - I'm pondering hair colour right now.
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PaulinKendal
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This is such a great sculpt.
Looks great Paul. Love the feet on the raptor. Not sure what species it is though, the crest on the back of the head has me confused.
PaulinKendal
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Not sure either, Tim. The Merlin (popular with the ladies for its small size, apparently) seems a likely candidate, or perhaps just a non-specific falcon.
I'm using Merlin reference pics, but I'll certainly be doing my own thing as needed.
The crest (more of a flat-top with a flick at the back) is odd - maybe I should've shaved it off? It's staying, for now, at least.
I'm using Merlin reference pics, but I'll certainly be doing my own thing as needed.
The crest (more of a flat-top with a flick at the back) is odd - maybe I should've shaved it off? It's staying, for now, at least.
PaulinKendal
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Those fingers need tidying up! 
Tworrs
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Brilliant face colouring and the eyes are amazing.
That small tuft on the birds head makes me think of a kestrel.
That small tuft on the birds head makes me think of a kestrel.
Merlin colours will be good, it’s a great looking bird that I’ve only seen a couple of times. The tail/wing appears to be not quite right for one though. At rest the merlins very long wings cross over and cover the tail feathers.
Now that’s a good call. An American kestrel would be very colourful in this context…..very pretty bird compared to the UK variant.
PaulinKendal
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To be honest, folks, I'm just going to paint it as a generic falcon - if it's pretty and looks credible, I'll be happy.
PaulinKendal
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Here's a merlin, looking very much like my one. The Merlin is even described as having a 'blocky head'.
Good call. Great looking bird as I said……
PaulinKendal
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Not there yet...
Looking good though. Beak and eyes look splendid.
Steve Brodie
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Looking good,
Which store did you get the dryer from for £11.99
Which store did you get the dryer from for £11.99
PaulinKendal
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Boots - a men's compact dryer, just two heat settings, just the job.
Steve Brodie
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will have to keep a look out for one
PaulinKendal
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So, Royal purple for her gown, creamy lambswool cuff.
Poor bird.