Veterans
A Napoleonic vignette.
This French mounted Hussar and Drummer Boy on a terrain base are sculpted by Richard Bailey in resin and white metal at 90mm, from http://www.bonapartesmilitarymodels.co.uk
They've been photographed against two different backgrounds for effect. For exhibition I'll place them on a square base of African padauk wood, as it has the red-cast of mahogany but with a little more grain on view. Painting reference for the 7th Regiment is from "The French Hussars, 1804-1812", by Andre Jouineau.
Vauuu !
Nice paint realistic!
LIKE!
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Thanks
Excellent work, as usual, Rob, and the lighting is very atmospheric.
Cheers, Geroge. As usual too, some parts better than others.
Minor historical inaccuracy - the plume on the shako wasn't worn on campaigns, rather, a small pom-pom. Could have done one in sculpting putty but I do like the sculpt of the plume.
very pretty...very skillfull
Thanks, Bob.
Rob, that is certainly impressive. I'm not a figure guy, but yours really caught my eye. Great work.
Cheers, Bryan. Appreciate you looking in.
If I send you all my pilot figures I've accumulated, will YOU paint 'em for me...? I suck at it and you're great at it...just kidding - very nice work, Rob.
Thanks, Craig. With all those pilot figures you've got no excuse not to practice...
Beautiful paint work - great highlighting and blending - assume artists oils are used for such work?
Thanks, Greg. Vallejo acrylics various with Windsor & Newton artist oils.
Rob, masterpiece! I can't imagine wearing that in combat, much less "in the field". Parade or guard, yes. Also avoid "idle hands", as upkeep would take a lot of ones time, in addition to curry combing the horse, etc.
A different world.
Absolutely stunning! I am at a loss for words. Well done Rob!
Cheers, Morne.
Retreating from Moscow? You could put that beauty right in the middle of "The Duellists."
Yes, probably the right period, for the specifics of the uniforms.
Great work Rob, figure painting scares the c**p out of me.
Thanks, Simon. One step at a time, as with all modelling.
OK Rob, please tell me what is going on between the two figures. Your work is very impressive. I need to know what is happening with the stick with a loop of some kind. Is the rider going to help the drummer boy up onto the horse?
Hi Jack,
The Hussar is offering the boy a drink of water from a gourd-shaped canteen that has a leather loop grip hanging down. Not sure what you mean about the 'stick' though. The boy's drum sticks are held in leather loops on the white sash across his chest?
Thanks for clearing that up for. Wonderful work.
Rob,
I am truly in awe of your figure painting skills. This is absolutely gorgeous. You have my utmost respect
Excellent Rob, makes me freezing !
Wow, Incredible work Rob, the model is amazing and you've done it amazing justice with your skills. Great work.
Thanks, Anthony. Painted more than seven years ago but still one of my favourite projects from back in the day.