'A Tale of Two Horses' RDG Miniatures 1/9th Burthe and Trumpeter Bust

[Steve Brodie]

I have had the Colonel Burthe 4th Hussars bust for a while and picked up the Hussar Trumpeter recently at SMW2021, just need the Eagle Bearer to complete the trio and mount them all together. Think this will be a long project, so may intersperse with other projects.

Burthe's horse was painted with the airbrush using Vallejo Air acrlyics, Trumpeters horse has had the basic areas defined, also witht the airbrush - this is because i will finish him using oils, and will do the same with Burthe's steed. Both faces have had a base colour airbrushed with Tamiya Flesh/flat brown and highlights with white added;

 

[misfit151]

Top marks for having a go at these Steve.....sounds like a labour of love ....good start and looking forward to more.... Mike

 

[Giwe]

Great start, i look forward to see more.

 

[TERRYSOMME1916]

Looking good and plenty of work ahead to keep us all following your progress for a while.
TERRY

 

[clrsgt]

A most ambitious project that will require patience as well as devotion to complete.

 

[Wayneb]

Looks very good.....Impressive and challenging composition....keep up the good work....

Wayne

 

[Viking Bob]

I don't envy your challenge, following with interest. I am tempted by the 75mm trumpeter though.

 

[Scott Sheltz]

Following with interest. I really like the Eagle bearer can't wait to see him added to the mix. How is the parts count and clean up?

 

[Steve Brodie]

Following with interest. I really like the Eagle bearer can't wait to see him added to the mix. How is the parts count and clean up?

Clean up isnt to bad, part count wise - not to much really.

 

[Nap]

Hi Steve

All credit to you , one looks impressive painted up but 3 will be a definate WOW!

Following with interest

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Steve Brodie]

Hi Steve

All credit to you , one looks impressive painted up but 3 will be a definate WOW!

Following with interest

Happy benchtime

Nap

Thanks. Just hope i havent bitten off more than i can chew.

 

[Steve Brodie]

Got some oils on the horse, just a palette mix of Mars black, Titanium White and Yellow Ochre. Lows and mids painted, so need to add some white highlights probably in a couple of days but going to leave this one as a grey though. While he is drying i will get 'Burthes' mount painted.

 

[clrsgt]

Good start. Rather like the grey horse so far. Are you going to dapple him?

 

[Steve Brodie]

Good start. Rather like the grey horse so far. Are you going to dapple him?

you know, I think I might

 

[clrsgt]

I think it's a good idea. Going to try it on my 75mm version when I get to it.

 

[Scott Sheltz]

Horse is looking really nice!

 

[Tommi]

Very nice start to this project Steve, the Eagle bearer was made to go with these two and will make an impressive addition to this pair especially with you painting skills applied. Should be new stock in the next couple of weeks. Following this one with great interest.

Cheers
Tommi

 

[Steve Brodie]

Started on the dappling (right side), not sure if to go all over the throat though, got the left side to do.





Some white spots are still drying out

 

[Nap]

Hi Steve

Looking good , me and dapple does not get on so it's nice to see this , I think I would just put a couple more dapples but not go too much

Look forward to seeing more

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Steve Brodie]

Hi Steve

Looking good , me and dapple does not get on so it's nice to see this , I think I would just put a couple more dapples but not go too much

Look forward to seeing more

Happy benchtime

Nap

Cheers Nap.