Zouave 1870, part III

Jason W.

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I noticed on French zouave jackets that they have long cuffs or vents on the sleeves. And in many illustrations I've seen, were rolled up or left unbuttoned for a little comfort. It seems appropriate for this figure, considering the battle for which I'm depicting him in, happened in the heat of August.

 

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Sleeves finished. I had the same problem with the arm as I did with the Garde Mobile figure I just finished. So, I shaved off the underside and added more putty to the top of arm and shoulder.

Note the tassel on his "fez"

 

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Knapsack needs a little more work (buckles, straps and such).

BTW he will be holding a trumpet in his right hand and rifle in his left.

Now, off to putting the rifle together and "scratching" a trumpet

 

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One Word, Excellent!

 

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Superb.

 

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Awesome!

 

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Thanks guy's!

I may put this figure on hold and start painting that two figure vignette I just finished.

Jason

 

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Jason, Fantastic my friend. I'm getting the urge to sculpt something small. You're stuff is very inspiring.~Gary

 

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Hello, Jason,

Good idea to depict a bugler - clairon. Now, painting the tricolore lace will be a real challenge in 54 mm...

 

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Excellent work Jason! Very well done.

-jim cox

 

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Originally posted by Dani A.@Mar 9 2004, 11:18 PM


Good idea to depict a bugler - clairon. Now, painting the tricolore lace will be a real challenge in 54 mm...

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Thanks Gary and Jim!

Dani,
The good thing about that trim is it's placed near the cuff. Thats why I rolled them up
However I'm only using one source for his jacket. If you know of another, PLEASE let me know.

 

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Well, according to an article in "Tradition" magazine, Zouave drummers and buglers used tricolour lace at the cuffs (as you mention - but remember it follows the vertical opening contour, at the rear of the sleeve, also) AND at the collar (at the neck opening, under the regular collar lace. Caporaux-clairons or caporaux-tambours wore additional chevrons, like the one in your image (musicians, tambour-majors, and other fanfare specialists wore still more distinctions).

HTH,

Dani

 

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Jason,

He is coming along really good. How many figures are you going to have for MFCA? I am really looking forward to seeing your work and talking a bit.

Joe

 

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Originally posted by Joe Hudson@Mar 10 2004, 11:26 AM
How many figures are you going to have for MFCA?

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Joe, sorry for the late reply. I hope to bring 7 pieces. Pretty much everything I've posted on the planet.

Dani, thanks for the info! It will be of great use later.

 

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Jason, excellent work.

regards

 

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Jason, you're doing it again : making my day

It is as Dani says, you will still have to paint some bleu-blanc-rouge musician's lace... .... well, Bill Horan did it on one of his figures (a bugler of the marine infantry I believe), so it can be done ! Good luck !

 

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Originally posted by Johan@Mar 14 2004, 03:53 AM
you will still have to paint some bleu-blanc-rouge musician's lace... .... well, Bill Horan did it on one of his figures (a bugler of the marine infantry I believe), so it can be done !

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I attempted to sculpt this figure (not knowing Horan had did it) a long time ago. Could not get the composition right :angry: Swearing, it could not be done in 54!!
Well, now that I have seen it, I may try again.

His figure was inspired by a de Neuville painting btw.

 

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Yep, that's the one I referred to. I have always felt that this was one of Bill Horan's best figures.

 

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