WIP 40mm Maison du Roi Cavalerie, 1750's

[MarquisMini]

He's looking good already. Liking the pose, very well animated.

Malc

I have to agree on the pose, when i am working only a few figures for a diorama I like to add character to each figure.

 

[MarquisMini]

Face almost done, need some last lights,
Powdered wig and hat are next.
Layed the Blue for the coat with a Mix of scale 75 ocean Blue and vallejo Royal Blue.
For the reds i am using vallejo game scarlet red which is a dark red rather the a true scarlet ( orange/red).

 

[Nap]

Hi Daniel

Nice update , seeing the colour on him ......do you make any allowance for the scale when choosing the intensity/ brightness of the colours ?

This fellow definitely has the character

Thanks for sharing the updates

Looking forward to seeing more

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[MalcC]

Coming on nicely.

Malc

 

[MarquisMini]

Hi Daniel

Nice update , seeing the colour on him ......do you make any allowance for the scale when choosing the intensity/ brightness of the colours ?

This fellow definitely has the character

Thanks for sharing the updates

Looking forward to seeing more

Happy benchtime

Nap

Thanks Kev,
As for your quesrion regarding the scale and brightness of the figure, i do not altee the base color but rather i increase the contrast between lights and shadows up to 40mm size figures, 54mm and up i tend to go a little subtle.
Cheers!

 

[MarquisMini]

Face and hair is done,
Still need to work on the bowtie and hair bag.
I added a darker wash of blue to the entire coat and painted the lace.
As usual, thesilver white lace is a Mix of vallejo Metal Medium, vallejo silver grey, Army painter chainmail and a bit of Ultra Mat varnish.
Still need to trim with black aroun the edges.
I have added a hand and carbine on the right arm.

 

[MarquisMini]

Made some progress , finished the gaiters.
Red Gaiters were the usual while on duty at the palace and surrounding buildings when the king was present, white gaiters became fashionable for the Royal Guards after 1760's.

 

[Nap]

Hi Daniel

Better and better on this latest fellow and now a fashion icon wearing red gaiters .....interesting to know as well

Lacework up to the usual high standards and looks in scale

Looking forward to seeing more

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Briggsy]

Crickey I put my phone down for a couple of days and there goes another great figure. Love the colours on this and the lace really stands out.

Cheers Simon

 

[MarquisMini]

Hi Daniel

Better and better on this latest fellow and now a fashion icon wearing red gaiters .....interesting to know as well

Lacework up to the usual high standards and looks in scale

Looking forward to seeing more

Happy benchtime

Nap

Thanks Kev,
As i am used to, i have started them with grey paint to make them white and remembered half way that they were supossed to be red :-(

 

[MarquisMini]

Crickey I put my phone down for a couple of days and there goes another great figure. Love the colours on this and the lace really stands out.

Cheers Simon

What can i say Simon,
Once in a while i pull my Commando Mode to make figures behing enemy lines ;-)

 

[MarquisMini]

I have finished the horse blankets,
The yellow i picked is a mute yellow since the pictures i have for reference show them that way.
I am using vallejo Iraqui sand and a couple drops of vallejo yellow ink.
The lace on the blanket i have glued on strips oflead foil.
I added the texture with the handle of an exacto knife , cutted and place them onto their blankets.
The officers of the King's Household rode in Grey Horses, since the Standard bearer is an officer i have painted the bae color as grey, still need to work on lights and shadows.
I added the Horse Reins usimg lead foil as well.
Length of the coats have been increased a little

 

[MarquisMini]

More pics..

 

[MarquisMini]

I have finished the blue coat,
I need to trim the lace and take care of the red cuffs, lace on them and red vest

 

[Briggsy]

Outstanding work, love the texturing idea on the foil, definitely going to poach that idea! Always an inspiration seeing your posts.

Cheers Simon

 

[Nap]

Outstanding work, love the texturing idea on the foil, definitely going to poach that idea! Always an inspiration seeing your posts.

Cheers Simon

Can only agree with Mr B’s comments

Thanks for the pics updates

Have fun at the bench

Nap

 

[MarquisMini]

Outstanding work, love the texturing idea on the foil, definitely going to poach that idea! Always an inspiration seeing your posts.

Cheers Simon

I appreciate your kind words Simon.
Best regards.

 

[MarquisMini]

Can only agree with Mr B’s comments

Thanks for the pics updates

Have fun at the bench

Nap

Always fun to work on these little gnome warriors Lol

 

[MarquisMini]

Added the main feature of these Life guards, this chap will be from the 3rd French company, and it is indicated by a color green on his shoulder garment .

I also added the sword, built the belt with greenstuff and lead foil.

 

[Nap]

Hi Daniel

Easy way for the Regt to distinct the separate company , out of interest what were the others ?

Nice work on the belts and sword addition ...do hope that sword can be removed from scabbard ....lol

Great figure my friend

Thanks for sharing the updates

Happy benchtime

Nap