Red Skull - Painting (IV)

The subject's hideous namesake is now done!

And I am delighted!!! The final results far exceed expectations. We'll see how things look once the oils settle down.

While I was at it--and before taking the deep plunge with the trench-coat--I went ahead and painted the EK2 ribbon. Save for the buttons, the tunic can be deemed finished.

BACK TO THE BENCH!!!

FOLLOW-UP . . . The right hand is now done. Should be ready for mounting on Wednesday. . .

FOLLOW-UP (2) . . . The skull handle on the swordstick has been plated and glazed: it is now curing. All that remains unpainted to any extent is the swordstick itself, cigarette holder, and the pistol holster (nicely done Browning holster!)--but that will be considered later today. Enough for one night.

UPDATE - 15.02.11. . . The holster is now painted and under the lamp. And the swordstick has been permanently attached--now comes the tricky part of priming it in situ. .