Gandlaf the Grey wrote:
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Has the 72mm scale been easier to paint ?
Not easier, just different. With an 28mm mini many of us (including myself) tend to paint not 100% accurate, as the mini is so small that you cannot easily see mistakes and inaccuracies. While its a little bit easier to paint details on a 70mm figure, you will see every mistake.
However the size makes it much harder to handle the figure and that makes the painting harder. In order to avoid this its better not to assemble everything, I assembled a bit too much here, but its ok.
And the bigger size is demanding a lot more detail, best example is the eye: I painted the iris (grey/blue), the pupil and a reflection, and the boarder of the iris. At least I tried. While the eye is much bigger and thus you would think easier to paint you need to paint much more detail. If I would paint the eye like I paint 28mm eyes it would look horrible.
Gandlaf the Grey wrote:
Does this scale give a better opportunity to use skills like blending and glazing ?
I do think so.
Gandlaf the Grey wrote:
Do you think this scale showcases your painting better ?
It depends. If you want to show your work to someone who isn't into miniature painting definitly yes. It just looks more impressive, especially in real, not on a photo. If someone is into painting he will know how to judge the differences and will be able to spot a good painting job no matter what the size is.
Of course im trying my best here, something I don't do with every mini I paint.
Gandlaf the Grey wrote:
The reason I ask is I'm considering trying some bigger scale stuff, though it won't be for a while, my wife being on maternity means we have to watch the pennies.
I think you should try it. You have a skill level that allows a good result. It's a different experience and allows heavy use of techniques.
When I have finished the figure I will post some tipps for such size based on this experience.
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Fantastic work, keep it up!
