WIP 40mm Trident , Maison Du Roi

[MarquisMini]

Hi Daniel

Goodness taking a dremel drill to that finely painted figure ...brave or what ! .....nice work on the fleur de lys

Drums going to look good fully painted up

Cheers for sharing the updates and pics

Have fun with the other drum line

Happy benchtime

Nap

I know, not ideal to drill a hole on the figure after is painted but since it is a manual tool and a small hole it was not an issue.
I am glad you like the drummers, it is quite time consuming to finish them, but i am having a blast modelling them
Cheers!

 

[MarquisMini]

First and second drumers are almost done, still need to work on their hair , some of the faces, gaiters and add the sword to them...

 

[Nap]

Hi Daniel

Believe me we're having a blast seeing the results .....the lace is impressive to say

Keep going you'll soon be hearing the sound of drumming

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[MarquisMini]

Finished the drums, still need to work on the hair, gaiters and add the sword for each of these lads...

 

[MarquisMini]

I have glued the swords, they are from Front rank in 28mm but big enough and perfect size for these chaps, since the area where the sword is was meant to also include the bayonet holster, i had to add the lower fold of the turnback and the holding area of the sword belt...

 

[Nap]

Hi Daniel

Very nice drum work and accurate rework on the turn back

Still can't get over the lace pattern !...WOW!!

Thanks for sharing the updates

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[MarquisMini]

Hi Daniel

Very nice drum work and accurate rework on the turn back

Still can't get over the lace pattern !...WOW!!

Thanks for sharing the updates

Happy benchtime

Nap

Thanks my friend!

 

[MarquisMini]

And these chaps are done...3 more to go..

 

[Nap]

Hi Daniel

They look great in position on the battlefield , the work on the lace pattern really shows well

Once the next 3 are completed can we see pictures of the whole piece .....perhaps close ups of your favourite areas

Thanks for sharing the updates

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[MarquisMini]

Hi Daniel

They look great in position on the battlefield , the work on the lace pattern really shows well

Once the next 3 are completed can we see pictures of the whole piece .....perhaps close ups of your favourite areas

Thanks for sharing the updates

Happy benchtime

Nap

Thanks Kev, absolutely, i will post pics when i have all of them.
Cheers!

 

[MarquisMini]

Working on the 3rd Drummer,
Face , hair and lace done, added the drum and painted the King's Cypher.
Still lots of details to finish.

 

[Nap]

Hi Daniel

Liking the drumwork ...such a small area to access easily

Again the lacework ...spot on

Strike up the drum !

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[MarquisMini]

Added this chap to the battlefield.
I have started working on this wounded trooper, original figure is a colonial militia, just needed to strip off one of the shoulder bellts and shapen some areas, added the folds ,waist belt and cuff flaps using a mix of Magic sculp and greenstuff..

 

[Nap]

Hi Daniel

The latest fellow looks great on the battlefield , all the Corps of Drums look very impressive and very smart

Your the master of Magisculpt and Greenstuff ....like the way you see the potential in figures for conversion

Look forward to seeing more on the wounded Figure

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[MarquisMini]

Hi Daniel

The latest fellow looks great on the battlefield , all the Corps of Drums look very impressive and very smart

Your the master of Magisculpt and Greenstuff ....like the way you see the potential in figures for conversion

Look forward to seeing more on the wounded Figure

Happy benchtime

Nap

Thanks my friend

 

[MarquisMini]

Started painting the wounded trooper and got to another existing British officer that i am transforming into a Swiss Officer to carry the Colonel Flag.
The original figure is marching, so, i clipped off the legs and use the existing standing legs and base from another spare figure...

 

[Nap]

Hi Daniel

" Just snip the legs off " .....easy as that ...as if ! ......nice conversion work as always Daniel

Nice start on the painting ...again the pouch details look spot on

Thanks for sharing , look forward to seeing more

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[MarquisMini]

Worked on this Swiss officer for the past 2 days, lace it is almost done, tomorrow i will work on the vest to add lace , the Gorget and cuffs ...

 

[Nap]

Hi Daniel

Nice putty work there . What do you use for the pattern on lace , knife blade/cocktail stick or have you a specific modelling tool ?

Cheers for the updates

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[MarquisMini]

Hi Daniel

Nice putty work there . What do you use for the pattern on lace , knife blade/cocktail stick or have you a specific modelling tool ?

Cheers for the updates

Happy benchtime

Nap

Thanks Kev,
Here is what i do:
After the base of the lace is put in place, if it is putty, i wait a little until hardens up just a bit and i press the Xacto knife "pattern" with very little pressure to avoid deforming the lace.
Sometimes if the area is hard for XActo knife use or small area, i use the blade and mark a pattern as i included in the picture.
The last option is when i use Lead foil, i cut the strips, place them and then i press the Xacto knife pattern against it.
I hope this helps.