WIP Stormtrooper 1/10th French Hussar 1870-71.

[Geoff Charman]

Just started my next bust, another one from Stuart at Stormtrooper Miniatures, this one of a French Hussar Officer from the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71.
A lovely smooth and crisp mould, sculpted by Greg Girault, which comes in three pieces, head with attached Kepi, main body with crooked arm and a gloved hand holding a cigarette/cigar that fits nicely into the end of the sleeve.
I have cleaned it up which again was minimal and gave him a good wash.



Primed him and when dry I started on the head with the eyes first and a coat of flesh base coat in acrylics.



Now to start using the Artist's oils for the flesh.

Geoff

 

[Nap]

And....he's off the starting blocks ..........

Nice bust this ...you doing the Viking from Elan at the same time !!

Following with interest

Nap

 

[Geoff Charman]

And....he's off the starting blocks ..........

Nice bust this ...you doing the Viking from Elan at the same time !!

Following with interest

Nap

Thanks Nap, you know me once the bug starts there's no stopping me, I don't have that one mate, I fancy the old gnome thing from Martyn at MDP.

Geoff

 

[Geoff Charman]

Face and hair painted, the hair is just colour blocked detailing later, I will add a bit more detail around the eyes tomorrow once it's skinned.



While I was on the head I blocked in the base colours on the Kepi.



That's me for today, time for eats and a cider.

Geoff

 

[Nap]

Thanks Nap, you know me once the bug starts there's no stopping me, I don't have that one mate, I fancy the old gnome thing from Martyn at MDP.

Geoff

Sorry Geoff getting you mixed up with Graham who did the Baldrick bust recently !! ......

Strange you should mention that Old Gnome .....guess what arrived today ...couldn't find mine in GA.......so ......

It's a great fun piece and a dashed good sculpt

Following the hussar with pleasure.......long may you have the bug ?...LOL

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Wings5797]

Slow down Mate you will blow a gasket........second thoughts I like seeing your work so press on regardless.
Another good start Geoff
Keith

 

[Geoff Charman]

Sorry Geoff getting you mixed up with Graham who did the Baldrick bust recently !! ......

Strange you should mention that Old Gnome .....guess what arrived today ...couldn't find mine in GA.......so ......

It's a great fun piece and a dashed good sculpt

Following the hussar with pleasure.......long may you have the bug ?...LOL

Happy benchtime

Nap

Thank mate, I shall watch your gnomes progress, if you do him soon, and get some tips.

Geoff

 

[Geoff Charman]

Slow down Mate you will blow a gasket........second thoughts I like seeing your work so press on regardless.
Another good start Geoff
Keith

Thanks Keith, can't stop a man when he's in full flow mate.

Geoff.

 

[Geoff Charman]

I did a bit more last evening, finished his Kepi with the gold lacing using Vallejo Gold Brown and the docrafts Pearl Medium, then painted the red sections using Citadel Earthshade wash in the creases and then Scarlet to highlight over the Flat Red base colour.



Will detail around the eyes and highlight the hair later today.

Geoff

 

[Geoff Charman]

Colour blocked the uniform.




Geoff

 

[Nap]

Very cleanly blocked in there Geoff

Like the blue ..what you using ?

Hope you have another one ready to enter the bench stage left........

Thanks for sharing

Nap

 

[Geoff Charman]

Very cleanly blocked in there Geoff

Like the blue ..what you using ?

Hope you have another one ready to enter the bench stage left........

Thanks for sharing

Nap

Many thanks Nap, the blue is Vallejo Model Color Flat Blue, no I've run out after this one so will have to order a couple more soon.

Geoff

 

[Viking Bob]

Blowing a gasket, I think he's turbo charged. This one looks nearly completed.
Superb painting.

 

[Geoff Charman]

Blowing a gasket, I think he's turbo charged. This one looks nearly completed.
Superb painting.

Thanks Bob, lots to do yet mate, just the base colours applied, the bit I like coming up.

Geoff

 

[Geoff Charman]

Just finished him, I think, this on not so complex as the Horse Guard but just as enjoyable.

Geoff

 

[Nap]

Right ...that's it ...anyone want to buy my brushes !! ...lol

Really vibrant finish Geoff

Well done your certainly on a roll !

Thanks for sharing

Nap

 

[mick3272]

**** Me I blinked and missed it.
Nice one keep them coming.
Mick

 

[Geoff Charman]

Right ...that's it ...anyone want to buy my brushes !! ...lol

Really vibrant finish Geoff

Well done your certainly on a roll !

Thanks for sharing

Nap

Thanks mate, that's it now until SK sends me another couple during the week.

Geoff

 

[Geoff Charman]

**** Me I blinked and missed it.
Nice one keep them coming.
Mick

Thanks Mick, run out of them now so no more shocks for you.

Geoff

 

[Viking Bob]

Excellent painting on this one Geoff, whats next, a rest........I don't think so.