Roundhead Cavalryman Part IV

Hello Kats and Jammers:

Well, I thought perhaps it was time for an update on just what I've
accomplished with that Airfix 54mm Roundhead or Parliamentarian from the
ECW, circa 1642. As mentioned previously, I am also using parts from
Historex figures and horses. I did the outcropping platform base previously,
and it was a failure. But I like to work on the figure and the base at the same
time, so I can keep them in harmony re composition as well as colour choices
that will be in harmony as well. Whoa, Nellie, how many times have I said
the woids "Colour Harmony"??? An answer is NOT required, you understand.

So I redid the base using Aves Clayshay, road grit (yet to be applied)
and gravel from the street. This time I made the "platform" much wider and
longer; in an attempt to make the whole scene more believable.

The straps across the chest of the figure are lead foil cut with a hobby knife
and metal ruler. The red arrow points to the area where I have left a longer
piece of strapping. I will attach the Carbine Musket later and cut the correct
length for the strap on the starboard side later in the construction phase.

But that is it for this "graphic episode". Comments from ladies and gentlemen
are always welcomed.

Rick Jayhawker

Awesome work so far Rick.
Like what you are doiing.

Marc

Things are looking much better with the larger base area for the horse in the second version Rick, the added basework works much better for the rearing horse and will give a nice area for doing some nice groundcover and gives the chance to add a splash of colour here and there. Powder horn looks very nice and shows some real clean scratchbuilding work for such a small scale.
Keep the pictures coming mate, things are definitely moving along nicely with this one.

Take care mate

Stevo

excellent work sir, you sure are crafty.

Marc: Thanks for kind words. . .

Hello Marc:

It was kind of you to take a look see, at this WIP. Not quite so interesting or
sexy "as we used to say in the newspaper biz when a story was kind of ho
hum. . . just to be funny, I guess. . . as there is usually nuttin' sexy about
publishing a newspaper on a daily basis. But what ever.

So the fact that you'd take a look and post your comments are sincerely
appreciated, Marc. I would like to say this is really easy for me, and a lot of
fun. . . but actually at this scale, which for me is quite small, it is very
difficult and a test of nerves from time to time. But it seems I am indeed
developing the discipline to stay with something difficult until I get it right.

We will see when I go to the IPMS/USA National Competition in Omaha, this
coming August.

Thanks again, my friend,

Miami Jayhawker

Yo Steve-ver-rino, hi matey. . .

Hello Steve:

Thanks for chiming in here Steve on this part four of the Roundhead
in 54mm. And I do so appreciate your honest and candid remarks that have
helped me to see the flaws and try to correct them. So we proceed onward.

Over the weekend I hope to put the figure/horse aside and see what I can
add to the base, to try and bring it up to the same point of construction, as is
with the figure/horse. I want to keep both the base and the figure working
at the same time.

Always good to hear from you, my friend,

Kansas Kid

Hey Oklahoma Mikey. . .

Hello Mike:

I do appreciate you having a look at part four, of this ECW equestrian piece.

Crafty. . . whoa, Nellie, . . I thought that was what you Sooners in the red
clay area of Oklahoma were, hummmmmmm? Jusssssss kiddin' maing.

Thanks for the encouraging words, Mike. And . . .

Have a great weekend,

ricardo

Excellent progress Rick The composition has great balance and presence.

Hello Gordy . . .

Hi Gordy:

Thank you for your encouraging words, Gordy. I really do try to give a lot
of thought to the placement of the elements for the sake of composition.

Have a great day, mate,

rick

Coming together nicely Rick!

Still following

Mark

Excellent start Rick.
I'm looking forward to passage and completion of your work very much.

Mitsutaka.

Roger that Mark

Roger that, Gothic Dude.

Thanks Mark, and have a great weekend,

ricardo

Greetings Mitsutaka. I made big error!!!

Hello Mitsutaka:

And thanks for your kind words. I woke up in the middle of the night, as it
seem old people do. . . and I started thinking about those lead foil equipment
straps that cross the chest. So far no one has mentioned the mistake I made.

In the front the strap over the left shoulder is underneath. Ok that is
kewl. . . But in the back, and the photo indicates this, that same strap is
over the top of the other strap. Arrrrrrrrrgh hearty harrrrr. I think I can
fix it with a real sharp hobby blade. But each time I have to hold the figure
firmly in my hand — as it isn't strong enough to be put in my vice —
I run the risk of breaking something. So it is kind of scary. . . but must be
done. There may not be news at Eleven, however.

Regards to you Mitsutaka,

The Miami Jayhawker

The simple addition to the base will "carry" the figure better. It's certainly keeping you busy.
Carl.

Yo HouseCarl Amigo, maing. . .

Hokay, Carl:

Thanks for taking a look see, my friend. I do appreciate it. Slow and go, but
I think I'm learning a lot. BTW, that new Avatar of yours is kinda pokeeto,
rather leetle for ma' old eyes. Just exactly what is that, HouseMan??

Take care, my friend, and have a great weekend,

Kansas Old Kid

PS. I'm still laughing about that joke about the dude who was "home sick".

Looks very good so far to me !! Bravo.

Roger that Rob. . .

Roger that, Rob:

And thanks for the kind words, mate. A rather tedious go at it yesterday
trying to make the shoulder strap connection to the "O" shaped rings on
the powder horn. But finally after several mishaps and 2 hours, I got it done.

It's a slow and go proposition. . . with a lot of thought in between actual
work.

Regards,

Kansas Kid