This is superbe Steve.
'A Tale of Two Horses' RDG Miniatures 1/9th Burthe and Trumpeter Bust
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Steve Brodie
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I dont know about that
, Just too much money to throw them away!, so has to be done 
. Optivisor has made the task so much more easier
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I know what you mean..... When I first heard of optivisors on my return to the hobby I did think they were a bit OTT and relied on one of those magnifying glass stands.....but I wouldn't be without it now.I dont know about that
Keep up the great work.
Andrew
Jim R
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Hi Steve
As always your work is very impressive. I am sure the size difference won't be noticeable. Glad you like the Optivisor. I couldn't model without mine.
Jim
As always your work is very impressive. I am sure the size difference won't be noticeable. Glad you like the Optivisor. I couldn't model without mine.
Jim
Steve Brodie
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Yep, i used to use reading glasses 3+ so was a bit sceptical when i saw the claims using the Optivisor, so ordered from Amazon, then if they were no use could send them back, but wow what a difference they make, everything in the field of view is sharp and clear. Found the trick was to use them at the correct distance and then they (2x) blow the 3x specs away - no comparison at all. The other 'eye-opener' has been scale75's Thinner. This has made using the Tube Acrylics, so much better than just tap water.
Steve Brodie
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Been messing around painting the other two horses, So started on the Eagle Bearers(Chestnut/brown) and Burthes (White) horses;
Eagle Bearers mount;
Burthes Steed
Trumpeters Horse
Eagle Bearers mount;
Burthes Steed
Trumpeters Horse
PaulinKendal
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Woah! The horses' eyes, and the subtle dappling, are SUPERB!
Jim R
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I just gotta agree with that.
Jim
scottie3158
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Steve,
Looking really good mate.
Looking really good mate.
Steve Brodie
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You're rather good at this. Understatement of the year!
Steve Brodie
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lol , your too kind
Steve Brodie
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How time flies when your having fun, spent 1 1/2hrs last night painting in the reins, added a flash to his nose, started working on his eyes. Some touchups to do where the horses flesh meets the reins;
Need to paint the mouths, lips, teeth and brass ware on the reins
Need to paint the mouths, lips, teeth and brass ware on the reins
Andy the Sheep
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Wow! An impressive result! I love it!
That is amazing Steve.
Steve Brodie
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Finished the eyes and teeth, not sure how it takes over an hour to paint them, along with the tongue, but there you go.
Open wide
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Here's looking at you kid
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Thanks for looking in.
Steve
Open wide
[url=https://flic.kr/p/2n2HbGu]
Here's looking at you kid
[url=https://flic.kr/p/2n2L6qP]
[url=https://flic.kr/p/2n2L6qy]
Thanks for looking in.
Steve
scottie3158
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Steve,
Outstanding mate.
Outstanding mate.