WIP A Classic Subject: Gericault Gi Chasseur

[ivopreda]

Robby...

I don't understand anything...
Change the horse is the big job, I did a similar job some time ago.
Obviously you have to change completely the horse structure selecting other pieces





it's a Bernadotte AdC Alexandre de Villatte

I used some MM parts for the horse and the head come from the Mameluck kit. I checked your proposed head and it's bigger than the original of the Hussar colonel. I find it better than the alternative but it's my taste.
If you are interested you can select the horse in Eisembach range ( light cavalry) that are very good because are componible and compatible with MM parts

 

[robbyk9]

Hello Ivo

Yes this is what I mean. Fantastic done with this figure. I love it. The horse stance they way I like it with my project.
Thank you so much for your help Ivo I will keep you and the other readers informed when the project start.
I will follow your tips for my first conversion better listen to somebody who done it before

 

[ivopreda]

Hello Ivo

Yes this is what I mean. Fantastic done with this figure. I love it. The horse stance they way I like it with my project.
Thank you so much for your help Ivo I will keep you and the other readers informed when the project start.
I will follow your tips for my first conversion better listen to somebody who done it before

if you need I can send you some pics from the assembly process of this figure
eventually go to see this thread http://www.figurinitaly.com/forum/showthread.php?t=407&highlight=villatte

 

[robbyk9]

Thank you very much Ivo. I realy like to see your assembly process of this figure. I will send you a e-mail.
Love your work.

 

[ivopreda]

ok after so long and boring construction it's time to start with some colours... as usual in oils ( at least for the horse)


all the job has been done in a very few working session, below the palette after using

it's up to you discover which colour where...

 

[debrito]

WONDERFUL....

 

[ivopreda]

very small update... something isn't running well

 

[badger]

love the dappling on the horse, well done./ badger

 

[taffjones]

The horse is look spectacular mate, The work you have put into this is going to pay off big time.

 

[Colin_Fraser]

Ivo - this is a very generous SBS on both sculpting and painting - this should almost get pinned as a how to do a Napoleonic mounted figure.

Colin

 

[Edward]

The horse looks great, especially the dappling.

 

[ivopreda]

after many doubt I changed the head position, it's less closer to the painting but more natural

 

[Gra30]

Hi Ivo
Beautiful as always, I follow your posts closely.
Superb piece and great to see in oils.
Best wishes

 

[ivopreda]

some burnt umber has been used for the dot

 

[sarouman]

Great work wow wow.
IVO MASTER !!!!!

ALEXANDROS

 

[Marco22]

Ii is looking better and better
love it

 

[Wings5797]

Beautiful work Ivo.
I really like the way that you have tackled this difficult piece.
Cheers,
Keith

 

[Lasalle]

!!!

 

[ivopreda]

after started to paint the skin I completely changed it because too dark, here the new result

 

[debrito]

Perfect Ivo...