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Time for an update on this, got the trumpeter underway. I cracked on rather than bore everyone with another cuirassier build.

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I have decided he will be a 10th Regiment fella, following a Rousselot reference he will be clad in a yellow habit with white lace on the lapels.

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The lace is make from paper and sealed with liquid sprue. I have also added bulk to his cheeks as I want him blowing the trumpet once he has arms!

Cheers Simon
 
Historex Rob said:
Love the wolfstooth. Paper coated in PVA?
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Thanks Rob, the ones cast onto the saddles aren't the best so I like to replace them. Yes they are paper from a pack of post it's, initially held in place and shaped with water and PVA glue. Once dry I like to stiffen them up with liquid sprue, it's a pain cutting them out but looks better than the soft detail in the plastic.

Cheers Simon
 
David Spencer said:
Nice work. And you're making very good progress.
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Cheers David, this was always going to be a slow project due to the huge number of figures in it. Ok not huge but three horses, three saddles and three riders plus the ground work and accessories is a hell of a lot of stuff to do. Really starting to wonder why I thought it was a good idea in the first place. But b@[[@@ks to it I'm enjoying it!! Also had too much gin but what he hell.

Cheers Simon
 
Hi Simon

Nice choice of Regt there , it always amazes me the versatility of the way you use paper ....all to great effect

Any thoughts on the horse ...obviously white or gray or maybe dappled

Looking forward to seeing more

Have fun @ the bench

Nap
 
Malkie said:
I love your choice of regiment the yellow will contrast nicely with the blue of the other two. The finished vignette should look epic.

Malkie
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Cheers Malkie, the contrast was one of the deciding factors, though I was tempted by one wearing a bearskin!

Cheers Simon
 

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