Historex General d'Ornano Dragoon

pgarri27 · Jan 2, 2015

I started this figure almost a year ago. Due to personal issues, it and all other figures were put aside. I have recently started work on the general again. It is still a work in progress. He is done in mostly all acrylics, but some of the metalics are printers ink. The horse is done in oils. I find I do not like chestnut horses. Bays are easier.
His pants still need highlights and shadows.
I think the lace on his collar is going to be difficult as it is not molded on.
Anyone have suggestions for painting boots?
Please provide critizism as I would like to improve this guy before I call it finished.

fabrizio1969 · Jan 2, 2015

fantastic

megroot · Jan 2, 2015

Nice work. Strange horse at the front.

Marc

Jaybo · Jan 3, 2015

I'm glad to see there still are Historex fans out there. Do you have Bill Ottinger's book on doing them? It really is essential in working with Historex. Keep up the good work.

Rich Sculpts · Jan 3, 2015

Pleasing to see Historex kits being still being made, learnt so much building and converting these! Your doing a great job with this.

-Rich

Huw63 · Jan 3, 2015

Very nice work with a much loved medium of mine.

One suggestion for future is to reduce the waist where the two halves of the legs meet by 1 or 2 mm as it gives a better feel of the rider sitting in rather than on the saddle.

I see Megaroot's point about the bottom of the horse's the neck is a little too far forward. Study some horses and I'm sure you'll understand. My wife and daughters are horse people and we've got an Arabian gelding so sometimes I go with them just to look at horses and what hooves look like, how they stand, eat etc,. If you can visit a stable well worth a visit with a camera,

Finally I agree with Jaybo Bill Ottinger's book is invaluable.

Cheers

Huw

Huw63 · Jan 3, 2015

Painting boots- forgot about that one. I undercoat the boot legs in Matt black and the foot in dark blue for parade or earth for campaign/ dusty look then use a black oil paint.

Hope this helps.

Cheers

Huw

Chris Mortimer · Jan 4, 2015

Nice work mate. I must look into getting some Historic models, they look very good.

Mike S. · Jan 4, 2015

Lovely job on a worthy subject. Historex is still one of my favorite figure offerings. I'm glad I have the kits and spares that I do have, but wish I had more!

Mat Lambert · Jan 6, 2015

Nicely painted. I like the horse colour.
Cheers
Mst

Jaybo · Jan 7, 2015

Hey Chris M., Historex are wonderful kits BUT ALOT of work. They are NOT prime and paint pieces. But that is the special aspect of them. You can create a unique work that not many if anyone has done before. You can be creative. History will be your guide (along with Detaille, Messionier, Vernet, JOB, Charlet, etc.) Ottinger's book is a must imo. Have fun!

pgarri27 · Jan 8, 2015

Thanks guys. I have a lot of Historex projects in the works. Hope to get some done this year.

Huw63 · Jan 8, 2015

pgarri27 said:
Thanks guys. I have a lot of Historex projects in the works. Hope to get some done this year.

You are not alone - I've a ton to build if I ever get the time!

Enjoy and have loads of fun

Cheers

Huw

pgarri27 · Jan 20, 2015

Here he is a little farther along. Still need to detail his medals, add bit and reins. What else should I do to him?

peedee · Jan 22, 2015

Looks really well.
I am doing trompette dragons de la garde from a historex, love 'em to bits, well done.
The mane stands out as a great bit of work to me
Salut M'sieur
Paul

pgarri27 · Jan 22, 2015

Thanks Paul. I make all my manes from green stuff, not being happy with the stock ones that come with the kit. I roll fine lines of putty, then lay them in along the neck, then use a scribe or xacto knife to add grooves and Fluff them up.
Hope you will post sbs of your Historex project. I love to see them come"alive" as the builder puts their personal touch into the figure. That's why I love to see new posts by Ivo. Not exactly Historex, but full of ideas and inspiration for us Historex guys.

Richard Baxter · Jan 22, 2015

Hi, I'm an old Historex hand too, love 'em to bits (and there are always lots of bits). My personal criticism of Historex kits was always their hands: too slender and feminine and never moulded to easily grip anything, especially reins. You can hack them about of course or scratchbuild, but I generally replace mine with hands from Hornet which I think look more realistic. Gauntlet cuffs are also a bit odd, so I replace them too, using metal sheet scavenged from an old tomato puree tube (cut it open and flatten it out, works a treat and free!!). Have a think along these lines about your figure's left hand and how the reins will fit. Great work so far, look forward to the finished product!

peedee · Jan 22, 2015

Richard Baxter said:
Gauntlet cuffs are also a bit odd, so I replace them too, using metal sheet scavenged from an old tomato puree tube (

Great tip richard I've done that for years too.
Thiis year I kept back the foil off some chocolate xmas coins.
If you see 'em in in the supermarket bargain bin for 50p you can have a little nibble while you build.
(It's my excuse and I dont care)
Paul.

Richard Baxter · Jan 23, 2015

Thanks Peedee...I like your style!

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