Completed Albrecht von Wallenstein 75 mm (Alexandros)

[Colin_Fraser]

My latest in progress effort is this terrific Nello Rivieccio sculpt for Alexandros of Albrecht von Wallenstein, the Bohemian general from the Thirty Years War. 75mm. Acrylics, inks, gouache.

Colin

 

[Nap]

Hi Colin

Great to see what your working on

Nice looking figure , the sculpt looks well up to Nello’s quality

Liking the way the armours been done ...did you stipple this with inks ?

The ruff looks fun to paint !

Look forward to see the way you go with boots

Thanks for sharing

Have fun @ the bench

Nap

 

[Viking Bob]

Nice progress on a great figure. Following with interest.

 

[Briggsy]

Looks really good, interesting finish on the armour and the face is ace.

Cheers Simon

 

[Colin_Fraser]

Thanks gents. I went for blackened and “in the field” armour based on a lot of portraits of the period. Neither armour nor face is finished yet but getting there.

Nap the armour is acrylic paint, metallic paints and powders, inks (primarily Payne’s Grey). No stippling. The ruff is challenging as it’s easy to fall into over darkening the recesses. Still working on this too.

Colin

 

[MalcC]

Nice start. Looking forward to seeing more.

Malc

 

[Warren SMITH]

Excellent figure, and your really doing it justice..

Smithy

 

[Colin_Fraser]

Excellent figure, and your really doing it justice..

Smithy

Thanks Warren

 

[Colin_Fraser]

Nice start. Looking forward to seeing more.

Malc

Thanks Malc

 

[Nap]

Hi Colin

Thanks for replying ref the armour , sure it will look great when Completed , agree ref the ruff , liking the trousers base colour

Looking forward to seeing more

Have fun @ the bench

Nap

 

[Colin_Fraser]

Hi Colin

Thanks for replying ref the armour , sure it will look great when Completed , agree ref the ruff , liking the trousers base colour

Looking forward to seeing more

Have fun @ the bench

Nap

The trousers are loosely based on the box art and what I assume is the inspiration print. I am going more toward crimson than purple for various reasons.

Colin

 

[Colin_Fraser]

Here’s where I am currently.

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[clubcat]

This is looking really good, love where you are going with the face and armour especially.
Melanie

 

[Briggsy]

Looking really good, like the colour of the trousers and there is scope for some nice detailing depending what material they will be, wool, velvet or silk.

Cheers Simon

 

[Colin_Fraser]

This is looking really good, love where you are going with the face and armour especially.
Melanie

Thanks Melanie

 

[Colin_Fraser]

Looking really good, like the colour of the trousers and there is scope for some nice detailing depending what material they will be, wool, velvet or silk.

Cheers Simon

I agree on the pants Simon. Such a terrific sculpt.

 

[Steve Ski]

That's lookin mighty fine!

 

[lpa53]

Great job so far. Your post it timely in that I'm just starting on a circa 1700 cuirass which from what I've read was often painted black.

 

[Colin_Fraser]

That's lookin mighty fine!

Thanks Steve

 

[Colin_Fraser]

Great job so far. Your post it timely in that I'm just starting on a circa 1700 cuirass which from what I've read was often painted black.

I’ve seen various references to oil used in blacking armour. For e.g. “Now, why is it black? To protect your armour from rust and make it look dope (there are other techniques such as "blueing" or reddened/rudded armour IIRC the terms right, am little unsure on the metallurgy parts, the names are based on the slight "dis"colouring of the armour as a result). The cuirassiers…..would be (usually) equipped with "blacked" armour. The armour being covered with burnt oil, paint or varnish.”

IMO paint vs. Burnt oil would give very different finishes.

Here’s where I am tonight.

Colin