Monday, 30 December 2019

From Barks- Intrepid archaeologist (30 points)

This figure is from Copplestone, and was a joy to paint. I've had it for years, and it was one of those figures where the paint flowed off the brush into the right places exactly as pictured in my mind's eye.

I now see that the fresh base paint picked up some fluff in my haste to photograph it!

 This is my submission for entry, and is thus worth an additional 25 points.

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 Lovey work Barks (amazing work on the eyes). I know what you mean about these castings from Copplestone. I have an inexplicable affinity to them - they are just so characterful and easy to paint. As you say, the brush just knows where to go and they always look terrific. This guy is so iconic, one of the best not-Indy figures out there, and a perfect choice for an entry figure. Well done!

 -Curt
Posted by Barks at 1:18 pm
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34 comments:

  1. AdamC177630 December 2019 at 13:23

    Very nice work!

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  2. Dave Stone30 December 2019 at 13:23

    Fantastic adventurer

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  3. Paul O'G30 December 2019 at 13:49

    Great job mate - the face detail and shading is excellent

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    1. Barks2 January 2020 at 18:59

      Cheers, Paul- I'm regretting not doing any stubble.

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  4. Paul Scrivens-Smith30 December 2019 at 14:41

    Nice work on this young Indy fellow. I usually see some dust on my varnish too when I do the photos.

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    1. Barks2 January 2020 at 18:59

      I'm just in such a hurry to get them up...

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  5. Sidney Roundwood30 December 2019 at 15:29

    Lovely work, Barks. Isn't that just a terrific casting - just aching for you to add some paint to it? You've more than done Indy justice, though - fine work, Sir!!

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    1. Barks2 January 2020 at 18:59

      Can't believe how long it took me! He's been floating about for many years.

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  6. Moiterei_198430 December 2019 at 15:33

    Excellent work on this Totally-Not-Indiana Jones figure! Love how the face turned out.

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  7. TamsinP30 December 2019 at 16:19

    Lovely work, Barks :)

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  8. Slowpainter30 December 2019 at 23:00

    Cracking miniature!

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  9. Peter Douglas30 December 2019 at 23:08

    Excellent work on NQ Indy Barks. Amazing job on the eyes, when I try eyes I end up with pandas or raccoons.

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    1. Barks2 January 2020 at 19:00

      I find that if I point my tongue just so...

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  10. MartinC31 December 2019 at 02:31

    Excellent

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  11. JamieM31 December 2019 at 03:10

    great work on a cracking figure!

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  12. BenitoM31 December 2019 at 06:20

    Haha, the giy sound familiar to me... very good work

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    1. Barks2 January 2020 at 19:01

      Can't imagine what you mean, Benito! Thank you!

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  13. caveadsum147131 December 2019 at 09:28

    Great looking adventurer! Lovely finish!
    Best Iain

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  14. Ray Rousell31 December 2019 at 12:44

    That's a great looking figure!

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  15. Yarkshire Gamer31 December 2019 at 16:53

    Lovely that mate, top work 👍

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  16. Sander1 January 2020 at 04:07

    The face is really good on this excellent figure!

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  17. StuartL2 January 2020 at 05:03

    A lovely figure and excellent brushwork.

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