Terry Norton's Zombie Bust

[Tiger2]

I've been slowly working my way round this stunning kit of Terry's, work and stuff kept getting in the way but I'm finally there and happy to put him on the 'done shelf'. Thanks to those who kept checking in on the build thread, this is a wonderful sculpt and well worth putting on your shopping list My only additions were the moss and grasses to dress up the base a little and some 2 part glue to create a little drool! Hope you like him....

[revenant]

Fantastic paint-up Paul
Your choice of colours works very well in conveying the whole wet rotting corpse look.....he looks like you'd smell him before you saw him coming .....and the drool is the perfect finishing touch, well done mate!

[lorigrey]

That is just amazing. The skin tones are expertly done. The skull really pops. Awesome job.

[Creature Core7]

This paint work is off the hook, man. Incredibly detailed. Great finesse.

[dewberry1964]

Truly truly horrific, bravo!

[Tiger2]

Thanks for looking and your encouraging comments one and all, this was my 50th birthday present from my 2 sons, now how thoughtful and considerate was that?!!

It's a wonderful sculpt, Terry really indulged himself with the anatomy and rotting details and as long as you take your time it pretty much paints itself. Recommended!

Paul

[moonlightdrive21]

Wow.. beautiful colors !

[csoldier]

Really great build-up on this, I especially love the way the saliva drools from his teeth And yes, I can smell it from here

[aussiedave]

Fabulous!

[Tiger2]

Thanks again for looking folks and all your feedback, the saliva is Araldite 5 minute epoxy, you have to wait until it's 3/4 set and then carefully start stringing it around like a cobweb.
Next project is going to be a little less revolting in the skin problem department - 'Brinke of Eternity' will be hitting the workbench soon!

[camper]

Love your paintwork on this piece Paul!

°Jeff

CAMPer

[Tiger2]

Wow, I am honoured, I've always had big respect for your work Jeff, so to know you have taken the time to look at my efforts means a lot! I loved your
paint up of the Ingrid Pitt figure in the last AFM, stunning skin tones and the translucent blue outfit was a major improvement on the original. Keep the inspiration coming!

Many thanks,

Paul

[gort]

WOW well done on paint up and build 10 out of 10 my friend

[GMcKellar]

Absolutely stunning work. The color palette is a real stroke of ultimate creativity. Congrats!!

[Tiger2]

Many thanks guys for your encouraging words! The kit is still available from Terry if my efforts have inspired anyone to have a go!

Cheers,
Paul

[tidroplane]

His flesh looks so rotten, well done!

[torpted]

Paul, this is the best paint job I have ever seen on a zombie. It has that rotting muscle look after the dermis and epidermis have shrunk back and recessed. I am also a strong believer in contrasts with coloration and you have readily exceeded those expectations. Just amazing. It is the same reaction I got when I saw bicycle girl on the first episode of Walking Dead.

[torpted]

Terry, that is some of your best work ever. There is nothing you cannot do. Amazing talent.

[Tiger2]

Many thanks for your praise Torpted, I used water soluble oils throughout. Lots of glazing, washes and dry brushing, nothing over the top really. The main thing is to keep chopping and changing between warm and cool colours - blues, greys, then reds and browns and a bit of green for good measure. I painted his eye 3 times, just couldn't find what I was looking for. It was the pupils that were throwing me, once I made him 'blind' he looked a whole lot happier! When dry, I sealed him with dull cote and then glazed the wet bits with Tamyia gloss varnish. Finished off with epoxy glue for the drool.

Thanks again!
Paul

[dhatchai]

Wow...amazing.