WIP 16th New York Infantry 1861

[Viking Bob]

Sadly there are few and far between figures in 54mm depicting the American Civil War or The war of the Rebellion. This one is a beauty depicting the 16th New York Infantry, marching towards The first battle of Bull run, also known as first Manassas.
I have completed the ground work and just to tidy up the figure before planting him on it.
More photos to follow

 

[Nap]

Nice groundwork ....what scale is the figure because I can't see it..lol

Looking forward to seeing it all come together

Thanks for sharing

Nap

 

[taff edwards]

Great groundwork just enough not to detract from the figure looking forward to seeing it placed
Cheers Chris

 

[Eludia]

Very nice Bob

What crackle medium did you use for the groundwork?

 

[Viking Bob]

Nice groundwork ....what scale is the figure because I can't see it..lol

Looking forward to seeing it all come together

Thanks for sharing

Nap

Great groundwork just enough not to detract from the figure looking forward to seeing it placed
Cheers Chris

Very nice Bob

What crackle medium did you use for the groundwork?

Thanks Nap he will be a 54mm from FeR miniatures

Thanks Chris, I just wanted a simple base but not just plain old anything.

Billy, the crackle medium is Citadel technical paints Agrellan Earth. It does what it says on the tin (pot)

Thanks again all for the comments, appreciated.

 

[Oda]

The groundwork us simply wonderfull.

Oda.

 

[Viking Bob]

The groundwork us simply wonderfull.

Oda.

Thanks Oda, this is my best yet and I am pleased with the outcome

 

[Eludia]

Cheers Bob, I love that cracked earth look and that looks by far the easiest and most effective way I've seen to apply it.

Looks like I might have to don my PPE and venture into my local GW

 

[rossbach]

Lovel base! That crackling is quite remarkable. How did you do that?

 

[rossbach]

Ahhhh........................... Citadel Agrellan Earth. Off to the modelshop on monday.

 

[Wings5797]

Great groundwork Bob.
It is an exact replica of my gardening efforts.
Everything about this base is top quality.
Good work Mate
Keith

 

[billyturnip]

Excellent groundwork Bob, the cracked effect is very convincing. I walked across a field today that looked just like that.

 

[pmfs]

Lovely Bob!

Cheers,
Pedro.

 

[megroot]

Beautifull basework.

Marc

 

[Viking Bob]

Quick update, not quite finished the figure yet, still a bit to do.
The cracked earth effect is easy to do. You lay a thick coat of the paint onto you painted ground work, wait about an hour and by that time it should be dry and cracked. then highlight to the colour you want. There is a demo on youtube here.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgJELwTVf1Y

I have used some brass etch for the belt plate and the rear plate on the cartridge box from shenandoah Miniatures.
Thank you Guys for all the kind comments, they are very much appreciated.

 

[peedee]

Thanks Oda, this is my best yet and I am pleased with the outcome

Yer darned tootin' feller!

Lovely Our Bob.

Paul.

 

[Viking Bob]

Yer darned tootin' feller!

Lovely Our Bob.

Paul.

Cheers Paul.

 

[Huw63]

Very nice work. Good info about the groundwork.

Cheers

Huw

 

[bogusman53]

Brilliant groundwork. Well done

 

[Wings5797]

This is going to be a stunner Bob......I'm glued to it.