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Steve, I believe the French sky blue was actually closer to a med blue rather than light blue. I,ll look through my references for info on the plume. Chris C.

I am painting a napoleonic engineer of the guard. I would like some suggestions on the dark blue uniform. The base coat will be in acyrlics, highlights and shadows in oils. Also, any info on there duties or involvement in engagements would be appreciated...

I usually will hold the figure in my hand while painting the face. I feel I have more stability this way. Then I will peg the feet and attach it to the permanant base. I use blue masking tape on the base to prevent it from getting paint or such on the surface. When finished it peels right off...

Thanks Jim, I think that the silver would look better myself. But, if there is something that would prove differently I would go with that. My wife would also like for me to spend more quality time with her. She says something about I spend too much time with my little soldiers.

I'm currently painting time machines napoleonic chef d'escadron, chasseurs a cheval. The cartouche is covered with silver fabric, edged with silver lace, and has the bugle-horn badge in the center. What color would the bugle-horn badge be?

I just wanted to say there a great bunch in tulsa. In 91 I had moved to tulsa and had been away from figure painting for quite some time. The HMSNEO is what got me started back to painting. I've since moved to numerous places . But, if I get stuck I pick up the phone and give Mike or Steve a...

Very nice figure mike. I would like to know what you use for the buttons. They all look to be exact size with each other

Hey guy's thanks for the the feedback. I know this is a hard subject and I'm glad you could contribute. Chris

I'm new to this site and would like help in painting a tiger skin for Zieten hussar. I paint base coats in acrylics and shading and highlights in oils. Any help would be appreciated.