Completed Critique A rainy day - Lancier Polonaise de La Garde Imperial 1:54

[MAXIMO]

Hi guys

I did this figure some time ago of a Lancier Polonaise de La Garde Imperial in a rainy and windy day.
A used a Historex horse, transformed in some parts:enlarged the thin body, and did the crine, tail and bridle.
The figure is also Historex, and must of the work was to create the raincoat moved by the wind.
I made is also the cask cover, hands and lance.
The tree was create to increase the windy idea.
I used acrylic for the soldier and the horse was painted with oils and acrylic.
All yours comments are welcome.

Adriano

 

[Mat Lambert]

Hi Adriano
A really beautiful figure and scene. Very skillfull use of Historex parts and inventive and atmospheric groundwork.

One minor thought I had was that if the mane and tail on the horse were more 'wind swept' they might compliment the tree and cape better - but please don't take this as a criticism, your piece is very nice.

Cheers
Mat

 

[MAXIMO]

Hi Mat,
I am glad you like it and your comment is valid and I will take in cosideration.
Best regard

Adriano

 

[ometz]

While I agree with the aforementioned critique, this is one fine scene. Good job.

 

[Wings5797]

Good work Adriano.
He looks very weather beaten
Cheers,
Keith

 

[pgarri27]

Very nicely done. Your figure captures the windy day look quite well.
Pete

 

[ChaosCossack]

Very nice piece. I agree with the above praise and critiques... may I add, what caught my eye was the good job you did on the horse's tack... reins, bit/bridle, worn look of the leather, the hardwear, all nicely done. Good attention to what is often left as an afterthought.

Cheers

Colin

 

[malc]

marvellous

 

[MAXIMO]

Many thanks to:
Keith ,
Pete,
Colin,
and Mal,
I really appreciate yours nice comments
Regards

Adriano

 

[megroot]

Very nice work.

Marc

 

[taff edwards]

Hi Adriano
Wonderful work well thought out conversion ,the small attention to detail in different areas are the ones that so often make the biggest effects
Cheers Chris

 

[swralph]

Very nicely worked and painted

 

[taffjones]

Beautiful work mate, the base is stunning.

Jonesy

 

[bistray]

great work, the tree is amazing really gives the effect of a gale blowing

 

[Jaybo]

Well done. I really enjoy the trooper's cloak and the tree. How did you achieve the oilskin cover effect?

 

[MAXIMO]

Thank you very much to all comments from
Marc,
Cris
swralph,
Jonesey.
bistray,
and to Jaybo about the olilskin cover is done with some Miliput, and to give a general wet look I used a brilliant transparet varnise over many part of the figure an horse.
Regards

Adriano

 

[Rich Sculpts]

A very nice set-piece, a pleasure to see.

-Rich

 

[MAXIMO]

Thanks Rich for the commet

Adriano

 

[blaster]

Hi Adriano,

Excellent piece and great sculpting on the cloak.

Rgds Victor

 

[Braemp]

Very nice. Love the idea and how you executed it. Making a cloak with all that folds is not easy but I think you managed it well.

Best regards Lars