Mini-Felicia completed.

(Note that all images enlarge when clicked) 


I am absolutely delighted with the way this 1/16th version of the Felicia figurine has turned out and have no hesitation in thanking MidniteMaker (Tim) for the superb job he did in printing her.

All the detail that is found on the 1/10th version is there....every little bit, down to the smallest filigree on the skirt and the finest etching on her left arm.

I finished the base in a sort of "industrial" mode....the gears and wheels, pipes and chequer-plate simply sprayed grey and then shaded with a grimy black wash. Even the green paint around the edge has been scuffed to appear worn.


 The pedestal is a turned wooden block that I've had floating around for ages and although the resin base of the figure is oval, it still sits within the diameter of the surface of the block.

All painting was completed using Vallejo's "Model Air" acrylics, all applied by hand.
Although I had purchased an airbrush & compressor, I soon learned that I am a far better brush painter than an airbrush operator! Those expensive 000 and 00 sables seem to work a lot better.

Most enjoyable and I look forward to the next project.

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