WIP 40mm Maison du Roi Cavalerie, 1750's

[MarquisMini]

Really nice mate - loving all those colours.

W.

Thanks Mate!

 

[MarquisMini]

Hi Daniel

Great additions with the false arms , very neatly done , the trumpet banner looks great in position

The overall image of the uniform is nothing short of spectacular , I can only imagine seeing the unit in real

Look forward to seeing the bows and the horse

Great updates as always

Happy benchtime

Nap

Seeing any of these chaps in full dress must have been an amazimg spectacle .
Cheers Kev.

 

[MarquisMini]

Superb figure Daniel, so much detail all so neatly painted, this fella is one of my favourites so far.

Cheers Simon

Thanks you so much Simon,
Definitely this chap is a challenge to paint up.
Best regards.

 

[MarquisMini]

I keep my eyes on his thread and have to jump in and say that the trumpeter looks amazing! Superb work.

Thank you for your kind words Nigel,
I am glad to have you in here.
Cheers!!

 

[MarquisMini]

Another stunning piece of work.

Malc

Thanks Mate!

 

[MarquisMini]

Hello folks,
After a couple weeks of busy days between family and work obligations i am back to my beloved workbench.
Bowtie for the hair is done.

 

[Briggsy]

Ha the details never stop, surely there can't be anymore on this little fella.

Cheers Simon

 

[MalcC]

The detail on this scale is top notch, as Simon says, there can't be anymore....can there?

Malc

 

[Waterlooman]

Stunning work my friend.

W.

 

[MarquisMini]

Ha the details never stop, surely there can't be anymore on this little fella.

Cheers Simon

Cheers Mate!

 

[MarquisMini]

The detail on this scale is top notch, as Simon says, there can be anymore....can there?

Malc

I m glad i have not to paint more details on this chap, this uniform is quite a challenge!

 

[MarquisMini]

Stunning work my friend.

W.

Thanks W!
I am folllowing your project with much interest.
Is it about 75% completed at this point?

 

[Waterlooman]

Thanks W!
I am folllowing your project with much interest.
Is it about 75% completed at this point?

I still have the -

Wall to build that goes in front of the patio I just put down.
Extension to the wood store - side - front and roof, and raised up floor.
Work on building a graduated slope where the kitchen garden is - using layers of typing paper.
Fitting my Grass mat over this area.
Make and fit the hedge that goes from the stables to my extreme Right, level with the stables.
Purchase some more French 54th and 55th Line reg troops - paint weather - top coat then place these in the orchard.
Put some odds and ends like loose hats - muskets - backpacks etc scattered around.
Cut the French Cuirassiers off their bases and place the other side of the orchard hedge.
Place my pile of French casualties at the entrance to the Barn.
Finish off making my other single British Cavalry needs painting etc - then place him the other side of the garden hedge.
Place the Lunebourg division remnants in the garden along with a few 5th line KGL wounded.
Then make the trees and fit them in the courtyard.
Any any other bits of touching up where needed.

So yep quite a bit to do yet.

W.

 

[Nap]

Hi Daniel

Good to have you back at the bench and now styling hair with a fine silk bow

It’s a really lovely uniform and that against the horse colour works so well

Thanks for update ...everything so well researched

Looking forward to seeing more

Have fun @ the bench

Nap

 

[MarquisMini]

I still have the -

Wall to build that goes in front of the patio I just put down.
Extension to the wood store - side - front and roof, and raised up floor.
Work on building a graduated slope where the kitchen garden is - using layers of typing paper.
Fitting my Grass mat over this area.
Make and fit the hedge that goes from the stables to my extreme Right, level with the stables.
Purchase some more French 54th and 55th Line reg troops - paint weather - top coat then place these in the orchard.
Put some odds and ends like loose hats - muskets - backpacks etc scattered around.
Cut the French Cuirassiers off their bases and place the other side of the orchard hedge.
Place my pile of French casualties at the entrance to the Barn.
Finish off making my other single British Cavalry needs painting etc - then place him the other side of the garden hedge.
Place the Lunebourg division remnants in the garden along with a few 5th line KGL wounded.
Then make the trees and fit them in the courtyard.
Any any other bits of touching up where needed.

So yep quite a bit to do yet.

W.

I think i quit halfway the list Lol

 

[MarquisMini]

Hi Daniel

Good to have you back at the bench and now styling hair with a fine silk bow

It’s a really lovely uniform and that against the horse colour works so well

Thanks for update ...everything so well researched

Looking forward to seeing more

Have fun @ the bench

Nap

Thanks Kev,
I am very happy with the Horse and uniform, took me a lot of hours to work them both.
Cheers!

 

[Nap]

Thanks Kev,
I am very happy with the Horse and uniform, took me a lot of hours to work them both.
Cheers!

Well worth every minute Daniel

Looking forward to seeing the next update

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[MarquisMini]

I've place the trumpeter and horse onto the base, drilled the four holes on the base, cutted the excess metal base on the horse, added some putty and glue on the base hole and voila!.

 

[Waterlooman]

I've place the trumpeter and horse onto the base, drilled the four holes on the base, cutted the excess metal base on the horse, added some putty and glue on the base hole and voila!.View attachment 491977 View attachment 491978

They look Superb - utterly wonderful my friend.

I have a question about your base - I take its Styrene base you made it from - can PVA glue be used to glue Styrene down onto plastic?

W.

 

[MarquisMini]

They look Superb - utterly wonderful my friend.

I have a question about your base - I take its Styrene base you made it from - can PVA glue be used to glue Styrene down onto plastic?

W.

Thanks Mate!.
And to answer your question, the base was some sort of resine, no issue with glue.
I use gorilla glue.