WIP 5th Bengal Cavalry Officer 1910

[Geoff Charman]

I had some busts sent me by a fellow modeller and here is the first one.

It's a 1/10th Officer in full dress uniform from the 5th Bengal Cavalry in 1910, comes in three pieces, Head, Bust and Turban (Lungi) tail. The sculpting is first class and done by Rob Lane of Hawk Miniatures.

As usual I shall be using Artist's oils for the flesh and Vallejo Acrylics for the rest.



The box-art and two of the three parts in primer.



Closeup of the parts



Base colours blocked in, the lacing down the front of the Kurta and around the collar is so well sculpted for such fine work.

TBC

 

[Nap]

Hi Geoff

You are off again ...Mr Speedy a la bust

Really like this lots of great details on him ...and 2 medals as well

Following with interest

Nap

 

[Wings5797]

A good casting and a good start Geoff,
You have some generous mates Sir.
All the very best
Keith

 

[mick3272]

Hi Geoff.
Will follow this one as its in my stash to do,
Plus a do like a dollop of the Raj.
Mick

 

[Nap]

A good casting and a good start Geoff,
You have some generous mates Sir.
All the very best
Keith

As you said Keith a good start

He certainly does have " generous " mates and from what hear rather good looking ones as well!

Never known anyone paint so quick !

Nap

 

[Wings5797]

As you said Keith a good start

He certainly does have " generous " mates and from what hear rather good looking ones as well!

Never known anyone paint so quick !

Nap

Nuff said.
Yes Geoff does have a turn of speed.
I calculate that as he uses oils the 1st piece is dry just a he starts the 4th
Cheer's Gents
Keith

 

[Geoff Charman]

Nuff said.
Yes Geoff does have a turn of speed.
I calculate that as he uses oils the 1st piece is dry just a he starts the 4th
Cheer's Gents
Keith

It's only the face that is in oils, the rest is Vallejo acrylics Keith, and thanks bye the way, I just love painting busts and have a very understanding wife which helps. Once the weather improves I shall be slowing down as we shall be out days visiting gardens and driving around the lovely countryside down here in the SW.

 

[Geoff Charman]

As you said Keith a good start

He certainly does have " generous " mates and from what hear rather good looking ones as well!

Never known anyone paint so quick !

Nap

I suppose one could say he is good looking "but I couldn't possibly comment".

I wouldn't say I am fast, this is only the first/ base coat of 3 or 4 thin coats each getting lighter for each of the colours, so about another 4 or 5 days yet just on the torso.

 

[Geoff Charman]

Hi Geoff.
Will follow this one as its in my stash to do,
Plus a do like a dollop of the Raj.
Mick

Thanks Mick, pleased to have you aboard, I do like the Victorian Era and the British Empire, such colourful and varied uniforms and characters

 

[Geoff Charman]

Hi Geoff

You are off again ...Mr Speedy a la bust

Really like this lots of great details on him ...and 2 medals as well

Following with interest

Nap

Thanks Nap, those medals have come out nicely just in the black/white primer, think I might leave them like that as it shows the 2 styles of Q. Vic's head off a treat.

 

[Grod]

A very colourful piece Geoff. Great subject and sculpt by Rob.
Gordon

 

[Geoff Charman]

A very colourful piece Geoff. Great subject and sculpt by Rob.
Gordon

Thanks Grod, I do tend to like the more colourful subjects to paint.

 

[mick3272]

Thanks Mick, pleased to have you aboard, I do like the Victorian Era and the British Empire, such colourful and varied uniforms and characters

Geoff.
Can't beat a bit of Victorian. Great plethora of uniforms & colours to choose from.
Mick

 

[Osebor]

Quite a character! Good job, Geoff.

 

[Geoff Charman]

Quite a character! Good job, Geoff.

Many thanks Osebor.

 

[Viking Bob]

Geoff,
Off to another good start. A nice bust which will get your superb skills at painting. Following with interest.

 

[Geoff Charman]

Geoff,
Off to another good start. A nice bust which will get your superb skills at painting. Following with interest.

Thanks a lot Bob, you are most welcome.

 

[clrsgt]

Looking forward to seeing this one with some paint one. I am becoming fond of the Indian Army of the Raj and working on a Risaldar Major of the Guides at present.

 

[Geoff Charman]

Looking forward to seeing this one with some paint one. I am becoming fond of the Indian Army of the Raj and working on a Risaldar Major of the Guides at present.

I have nearly finished painting his Kurta, then the cross belt will need some attention.
I think I an also becoming fond of this period and India, of the four busts I have just purchased three of them are Indian Army.
I shall be interested in viewing yours.

 

[mick3272]

What are the other two indian army ones Geoff.
Mick