W.I.P. Roman Gladiator 'Mirmillo'

FingersEddie

Member since
April 2006
From: Essex, UK

W.I.P. Roman Gladiator 'Mirmillo'

Posted by FingersEddie on Friday, June 29, 2007 7:43 AM

I have this one ready to go. Unfortunately it came with a missin' part, namely the plume. I have asked the store to get the part and send it on, but i'm not sure i'll wait for it.

Judgin' by my references it appears that the 'Mirmillo's' helmet bein' shaped like a fish (Mirmillo), didn't necessarily have a plume. The most common look of this helmet was with a bronze comb, in which case i've decided to scratchbuild one usin' some 3/4mm styrene sheet for the support, and 1mm styrene for the actual comb itself.

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rjkplasticmod

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February 2003
From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Friday, June 29, 2007 11:14 AM

Looking forward to seeing you work your magic on this one.

Regards, Rick

RICK

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FingersEddie

Member since
April 2006
From: Essex, UK

Posted by FingersEddie on Saturday, June 30, 2007 6:04 AM

Here is the top half of the helmet fitted with a scratchbuilt alternative comb, or fin.

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FingersEddie

Member since
April 2006
From: Essex, UK

Posted by FingersEddie on Monday, July 2, 2007 10:39 AM

I wasn't sure about addin' the feathers on either side of his helm, they seemed a little fancy to me, but I have this built up, now!

This is why I was attracted to this figure, the stance. Is this at the start of gladiatorial combat or at the end, awaitin' the audiences 'yes or no', for the final killin' stroke.

The choice is mine, there could be blood...

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FingersEddie

Member since
April 2006
From: Essex, UK

Posted by FingersEddie on Tuesday, July 3, 2007 7:39 AM

I went with the feathers, in the end. This is at the start line now!

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berserker

Member since
June 2007
From: houston texas

Posted by berserker on Thursday, July 5, 2007 11:18 AM

whered you get him at? he looks awesome!!

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FingersEddie

Member since
April 2006
From: Essex, UK

Posted by FingersEddie on Friday, July 6, 2007 7:12 AM

Berserker, these figures are produced by Pegaso, and you can pick them up from any good retailer of figures. Pegaso Miniatures are one of the mainstream figure companies and produce some of the finest figures.

Here is jus' a small update. The loincloth was basecoated with Vallejo Red, shaded w/ Cadmium Dark Red and Lamp Black, and highlighted w/ Cadmium Medium Red and Naples Yellow Hue.

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ajlafleche

Member since
December 2002
From: Massachusetts

Posted by ajlafleche on Friday, July 6, 2007 8:28 AM

whered you get him at? he looks awesome!!

In the states, both The Red Lancer and Sentinel Miniatures carry the Pegaso line. I did 6 of their gladiators a few years ago and they are superbly engineered. I was able to paint before assembly and had not touch up needed.

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FingersEddie

Member since
April 2006
From: Essex, UK

Posted by FingersEddie on Saturday, July 7, 2007 5:06 AM

Here is some more progress. Basecoated Vallejo Green Ochre, shaded w/ Burnt Umber and Yellow Ochre, highlighted w/ Yellow Ochre and Naples Yellow Hue.

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