WIP 54mm Officer , Martinique Milita 1778

[MarquisMini]

Hello Planeteers,
As if i don't have enough, here is another figure from Art Girona that i had for a while.
The kit is missing the original head and hand with sword, i must have used for another project.
Originally a continental Marine officer 1775.
I am converting the figure to an officer of the Martinique Militia , Fort Royal Batallion as it must have looked in 1778.
They had the old style uniform without collar or turndown collar, no lapels, but it is a very attractive uniform with an austere look.
Cheers

 

[Nap]

Okay Mr smarty pants ......

Trying to sneak one past me eh young Daniel ......well .....

Just pulled up my sofa...and a supply of goodies

Following with interest particularly with those blues ......

Over to you

Nap

 

[Viking Bob]

Gosh I can't keep pace with you Daniel. Following this one too. 8)

 

[theBaron]

Great start to your conversion!

Prost!
Brad

 

[KenBoyle]

Nice conversion idea and great start Daniel!

Cheers,
Ken

 

[MarquisMini]

Okay Mr smarty pants ......

Trying to sneak one past me eh young Daniel ......well .....

Just pulled up my sofa...and a supply of goodies

Following with interest particularly with those blues ......

Over to you

Nap[/quote

Haha, i knew i wouldn't be able to go off your radar mate !
That uniform looks very nice, even with the lack of lapels and nice colors, very sober, but neat.
Cheers

 

[MarquisMini]

Gosh I can't keep pace with you Daniel. Following this one too. 8)

Hahah, i know!, i cannot even keep up with myself ;-)

 

[MarquisMini]

Great start to your conversion!

Prost!
Brad

Vielen dank Brad

 

[MarquisMini]

Nice conversion idea and great start Daniel!

Cheers,
Ken

Thank you very much Ken.
Best regards

 

[MarquisMini]

I added the double side curls and powdered wig, added the ruffle collar and waistbelt...

 

[Oda]

Daniel mate,you are definitely on fire.Impossible to keep up with you.You are right,this is a beautiful uniform and I will watch how you convert the figure into it and then paint it with enthusiasm.

Oda.

 

[Nap]

Hi Daniel

Oda is right ...hard to keep up with such a "high flyer"

Nice style on the hair , the cravat looks ...well ...very French ...Ooo la la

Chocks away on this my friend

Nap

 

[MarquisMini]

Daniel mate,you are definitely on fire.Impossible to keep up with you.You are right,this is a beautiful uniform and I will watch how you convert the figure into it and then paint it with enthusiasm.

Oda.

Thanks mate, i really like to do these conversions , lots of fun.
Best regards

 

[MarquisMini]

Hi Daniel

Oda is right ...hard to keep up with such a "high flyer"

Nice style on the hair , the cravat looks ...well ...very French ...Ooo la la

Chocks away on this my friend

Nap

You know these Frenchies, fancy lads hahah.
Cheers

 

[MarquisMini]

I have finished the front of the coat, now starting the work on the tails...

 

[Oda]

Already love the way it looks.The blues will suit him fine I think.

Oda.

 

[MarquisMini]

Already love the way it looks.The blues will suit him fine I think.

Oda.

Thanks Oda

 

[Nap]

Hi Daniel

Nicely done on the front ...as Oda says the blues will suit him well

Thanks for sharing

Nap

 

[MarquisMini]

Hi Daniel

Nicely done on the front ...as Oda says the blues will suit him well

Thanks for sharing

Nap

Thanks my friend

 

[MarquisMini]

I decided to switch the head for an Historex spare head i had.
I think it looks mych better size wise , the other head was sligbtly bigger.