Hi All,

I`ve had a Life miniatures 1:10 scale bust sitting on the shelf for ages.

The bust is titled "The few" and is of a Battle of Britain RAF fighter pilot, with his dog on his shoulder.

Decided to start with the dog, although a little apprehensive as to how it`s coat would look.

Used three shades of brown from a light colour base coat and dry brushed two further coats with a Red/brown for the final coat.

Eye/nose detail was added with a semi gloss black.

(Pics below)


So, that`s where I`m at with this little project. Still have to paint in his collar and put on a finishing clear coat.

Questions: Honestly, what`s your thoughts on the dog`s colour? and would a satin clear coat be best for a dogs fur?.


Regards
delboy271155
(Derek)

Hi Del I would add some dark tones in red brown and another darker brown Then a wash around the darker area'a like under the eyes to add shadows. Looking good

Thanks for some great responses.

Have realised that people look at things differently, dependant on the info you supply.

So:

Robin; I`ve included another Pic of the dog on the shoulder of the trunk of the pilots body. I see where you got the red setter idea, but my thinking is a red setter could stand on the floor and reach your shoulders (well mine for sure). So my thought is that this dog represents a Cocker Spaniel. To that end not so red as the Setter. (Still open to opinion on that one)

Andy; If I`m right with the Cocker Spaniel theory, then the darker brown shade would be appropriate and the shadow wash would definately break down the flat colour parts.

Ian; Same thoughts with the colours. Another thought is that some animals have a darker colour on the outside of their coat and a lighter colour underneath (almost like a hair dye that is growing out). Appreciate that some more lighter tone highlights would improve the overall effects.


Many thanks guys for your input , will post an update when I`ve made some adjustments.

In the meantime a pic below of the dog on pilots shoulder to give a better representation of the scale, one against the other.


Regards
delboy271155
(Derek)

I'll look forward to seeing this, it looks a decent size model.

Mark

Looks quite a painting challenge Derek but i think you`ll do a great job regards Phil

Nice looking figure you have there Derek.

Would form a nice display item alongside the deagostini spitfire.

Well, speaking of my dog (which is not this breed) but his undercoat is definitely lighter then his top coat of fur and his topcoat has a distinct sheen to it. My dog has a brindle coat so his fur is all shades of brown tan and black. Stuff gets everywhere. So as far as clear coating your dog I would at least use some sort of toned down semigloss clear coat if that's even possible. Maybe a mix of semigloss and flat at a 2:1 mix. You might have to experiment to get the right sheen. Just my 2 cents worth but I am sure you will make it look fantastic.

Hi all,

Well I`ve had an experiment with the colour of the dog and think I`ve got a much better colour now.

It`s not so much a chocolate dog now.

Here`s a couple of pics to show where its at.

I`m a lot happier with this colour and even managed to retain some of the lighter under fur colour for effect.

Just got to paint the collar in now.

Regards
delboy271155
(Derek)

Your dogged determination has definitely paid of Del the little mutt is looking brilliant well done m8

Martyn