WIP Critique 200mm Coldstream Guard

[Andrew Craft]

Thanks for the info Steve. I had a feeling the red was too bright. This one has been shelved for a few weeks now cause the uniform details were driving me nuts. Hats off to you guys who enjoy the detailed uniforms and the research, it does my head in.

Andrew.

 

[Andrew Craft]

I pulled this guy off the shelf today to redo the red coat. I've tried to darken it up a little as it was a little too vibrant. Let me know if I'm close to the right colour.
Cheers,
Andrew.

 

[billyturnip]

I think it looks much better Andrew. Now this is only from memory but I seem to remember reading somewhere the Guards regiments had better quality uniforms than the Line infantry so going too dark wouldn't be accurate for a Coldstreamer.
Funnily enough I'm just rereading the book On the Fields of Glory about the battles of the Waterloo campaign and there is a description of the red dye of the tunics running due to the downpour of 17th/18th June and staining the belts of the equipment. Having said that if the Guards had better quality uniforms there's might not have run.
Roger

 

[Andrew Craft]

Thanks Roger. I'll keep it a clean white then.
I started on the pants today but thought I'd check the shade of grey with you all before I go any further with the shadows and highlights. From the picture I have I think it's pretty close to where it should be.
Any input would be great.

Thanks,
Andrew.