Chasseur d'Afrique from Pilipili

[Nap]

Hi everyone

Thought I would start this V bench off on this a Pilipili bust I have had in the GA for a long long time !!!

couple of quick reference pics , I will add more as it progresses along the bench

Now me being me ...I thought I would add a medal .....but didn't I have in fact added 2 these being



I also reworked the shako top as in the original example reference pictures

Also built up the beard underneath so it sits better onto the uniform

Now I am basecoating this and another Pilipili bust before finished off my Lt Bromhead bust

Happy benchtime

Stay safe

Nap

 

[DaddyO]

Good man - glad to see these moving again
Cheers
Leggy

 

[Viking Bob]

I like this one a lot Nap, a very colourful uniform. Following.

 

[Nap]

Good man - glad to see these moving again
Cheers
Leggy

Cheers Leggy

They haven't moved for many a year ...wish I could get more of the Pilipili

I like this one a lot Nap, a very colourful uniform. Following.

Cheers Bob .....a very colourful piece as you say ..thanks for posting

Happy benchtime

Stay safe

Nap

 

[Viking Bob]

May be of interest to you.

 

[Dr Bison]

For anyone interested in the uniforms of the Franco-Prussian War, I have this book recommendation, which was published by "Verlag Militaria" only last month:



It comes in two volumes in a slipcase and has 800 pages in total, more than 2,500 colour and black-and-white photographs. The authors have managed to trace an incredble wealth of original uniforms and equipmernt from both sides and the
Volume 1 deals with the German armies, volume 2 with the French. Here are two sample pages:


This is the link to the book's English version on the publishers' website: Franco-Prussian War 1870/71. Uniforms and Equipment of the German and French Armies.
It's also available in German and French.

Cheers
Karl

 

[Nap]

Hi Karl

Thanks for details ...that's on my want list ..right at the top

Looks a awesome reference

Nap

 

[Nap]

Hi folks

A couple of pictures of the pieces based up and with basecoats on , added a button inbetween the chain on the crossbelt and of course you can see the 2 medals I also added , pleased with the way they came out , should paint up nicely

Thanks for looking in

Happy benchtime

Stay safe

Nap

 

[Viking Bob]

This is nice Nap, well done.

 

[Nap]

Hi folks

Bit of a verbal update here

Uniform blue all finished as is the band on the shako

Next will be the red and then the facing color on collar

Need to confirm the shako piping ...yellow or blue ....

In the original shako in pictures the sides look a faded yellow with the top being a blue ? ....... need to get that book !

Will do pics when shako is done

Nap

 

[Chrisr]

Nice start Kevin.
Cheers
Chris

 

[Nap]

Nice start Kevin.
Cheers
Chris

Cheers Chris l

Been looking ref the shako buy yellow and blue piping !

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Good view of peak ...greened

Original uniform swatch ...many colour variations exist



Figures from various painters ...always good to see other versions

Nice reference and size details of shako

Nap

 

[Chrisr]

Hi Kevin,

I have the Historex model of the Chasseur d'Afrique in my vast Grey Army, so your drawing and photos are great references once I get around to it.
Cheers
Chris

 

[Nap]

Hi Kevin,

I have the Historex model of the Chasseur d'Afrique in my vast Grey Army, so your drawing and photos are great references once I get around to it.
Cheers
Chris

Your very welcome ....do you need the saddle details ?

Nap

 

[Luca Anelli]

Nice start!

 

[Chrisr]

Hi Kevin,

I was going to use the saddle that comes in the kit. However, if you have them handy that would be very useful.

Regards
Chris

 

[MarquisMini]

A very intersting bust Kev, certainly you do have lots of references.
Looking forward to see it finished.
Cheers!

 

[Chrisr]

Many thanks for the saddle information Kev. The various shots certainly show some interesting details I will add.

Stay safe over there,
Warm regards
Chris

 

[Nap]

A very intersting bust Kev, certainly you do have lots of references.
Looking forward to see it finished.
Cheers!

Thanks Daniel ...it's a good subject and nothing really complicated

The shako is all finished as are the medal ribbons now

Many thanks for the saddle information Kev. The various shots certainly show some interesting details I will add.

Stay safe over there,
Warm regards
Chris

Pleasure Chris


Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Nap]

Got to share this version of the same subject

A possibly one off sculpt from a French modeller but maybe used the same torso and shako with a new head

Nap