Completed 75mm Trompette – 13e Chasseurs a Cheval Eylau 1807

[Ricky]

Hello planeters, today I start this thread to show you some images of the creation phases of the next commercial figure I make in collaboration with my friend Stefano De Gioannis. As usual I start from a drawing to establish the concept in order to set the pose and mood for the final figure. The second step involves depicting the uniform in detail with a watercolor painting. The sculpture begins with a wire and stucco mannequin for the horse and a prepared resin mannequin for the figure, including a torso, pelvis, shoes and a head to use as a reference for the correct size.

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[Ricky]

Second part:
I usually spend a lot of time defining the anatomy, especially those parts that are visible on the surface of the final figure. Then it's time to cut the horse for the casting, before applying the shabraque and hair, a complex job that took 40 minutes just to separate. Once the joints are defined and aligned, I apply the main volumes of the uniform and the saddlery, which will be smoothed and brought to thickness before applying the smaller details. I begin to apply the details of the shabraque harness and uniform

 

[Paul20100]

Hello Ricardo. Very nice sculpt! What are your sources for the uniform? Most documents refer to post-1809 (but there is no reason to believe the uniform was substantially different 2 years before). The Marckolsheim manuscript also seems to mention an unusal braid pattern for the shako, which has no explanation. What are your thoughts?

 

[Richard Baxter]

Great to see how your creative process operates. Looks superb.

 

[Ricky]

Hello Ricardo. Very nice sculpt! What are your sources for the uniform? Most documents refer to post-1809 (but there is no reason to believe the uniform was substantially different 2 years before). The Marckolsheim manuscript also seems to mention an unusal braid pattern for the shako, which has no explanation. What are your thoughts?

Hello Paul, you can refer to this article from my friend Stefano for the uniform description and the references used https://www.facebook.com/share/p/r2DpcL1jRnXAoJbJ/

 

[Briggsy]

Nice process, especially like the watercolour phase. Beautiful figure.

Cheers Simon

 

[Tecumsea]

That is going to be fun to paint Riccardo and light up the cabinet! Good to see you sculpting in 75mm as well-I'll definately be ordering one.

Keith

 

[Paul20100]

Hello Paul, you can refer to this article from my friend Stefano for the uniform description and the references used https://www.facebook.com/share/p/r2DpcL1jRnXAoJbJ/

Many thanks!

 

[Nap]

Hi Ricardo

Thanks for sharing this project , love seeing how you approach things

Lovely very work so far ....

Looking forward to seeing more

Following with interest

Have fun at the bench

Nap

 

[Ricky]

That is going to be fun to paint Riccardo and light up the cabinet! Good to see you sculpting in 75mm as well-I'll definately be ordering one.

Keith

Thanks Keith

 

[Redcap]

That is going to be fun to paint Riccardo and light up the cabinet! Good to see you sculpting in 75mm as well-I'll definately be ordering one.

Keith

PLUS 1..!

 

[Oda]

WOW!!!!

Oda.

 

[fogie]

Great choice of subject........attractive colours, natural pose with subtle animation, and excellent
sculpting - magical stuff. In short, we're looking at a classic here....

Mike

 

[Zastrow.cuirassier]

Perhaps the first rider of this magnificent range!

 

[Tecumsea]

We can only hope!

Perhaps the first rider of this magnificent range!

 

[clubcat]

What a beautiful uniform and an incredible sculpt. Stunning
Melanie

 

[Redcap]

Just ordered ...resistance was futile!

 

[blaster]

A master class thread!

Rgds Victor

 

[Steve Ski]

Wow, you got a talent I could only dream of and not just figures, but Big Dogs, too? Ruck On!

 

[Ricky]

Finished and announced, you can find it in the news
Riccardo