95th Rifleman 1815 (120mm Imperial Gallery)

[pte1643]

Hi.

Here's a couple of pics of my first "Proper" figure (I've been practising in 35th scale).

I chose the excellent 95th Rifleman from Imperial Gallery, as it seemed a reasonably easy target for a first go, plus the Napoleonic era appeals to me. I took my inpiration from the box art and references from the Osprey series of books.

Fashioned a "Bandana" from Milliput, as I didn't really like the heavy join between neck and shoulders, Rifle sling, and other straps, from Tamiya tape and wire for buckles. Paint is mostly Vallejo, W&N oils for the face/hands, and some Mig weathering pigments.

On the whole I'm quite pleased with the outcome, I know I need some more practise, but I've certainly been bitten by the figure painting bug.

I hope you like.

 

[megroot]

For your first it looks very good.
I'm pleased to read that you are bitten by the figure bug. So a warm welcome to the darkside of modelling.

Marc

 

[housecarl]

The practice as paid off, excellent work for your 1st.
This is a good article on face painting with oils.
Love the weathering,
Carl.

 

[pte1643]

Thanks for the kind comments guys.

Carl... Nice link, faces are definitely the hardest to get right, all tips, tutorials and references are most welcome.

 

[housecarl]

You're welcome.
There's a few useful articles on here too.
Carl.

 

[John Bowery]

I agree with Marc.
Cheers
John