ACW Flats

[JonP]

Just finished a couple of 30mm American Civil War flats for a BFFS project and thought you may be interested.
As a bit of fun I decided to paint one side of each from the Union and the otherside as Confederate.

Confederate first; Marine Officer and Private, Sumter Light Guard;

Union; Private 79th New York and Officer 1st US Sharp Shooters ;

 

[megroot]

Nice work John.
My only remark is that they looks very flat . I mean......they need alot more highlighting and shading to make them look like a round.

Marc

 

[JonP]

Nice work John.
My only remark is that they looks very flat . I mean......they need alot more highlighting and shading to make them look like a round.

Marc

I agree Marc, they do look too flat. I found that I was shading them the same as I would a round figure and it is quite hard for me to force the highlights and shadows; I shall push it a bit more on the next ones! Interestingly I have changed the way I apply shadows and highlights on round figures since I stated painting flats.

 

[Wings5797]

Good work Jon.
I have been painting and stripping a flat Chaussure de Cheval for over a year now.
They are not easy but you have made a good fist of these fellows.
Well done Mate,
Cheers,
Keith

 

[JonP]

Thanks Keith.

 

[billyturnip]

They're not bad at all Jon.
I found the best thing to do with flats is to put them aside for a day or two and then have another look. When you think you've done enough shading and highlighting do it again, even if your better judgment is telling you not to. Another lighter light and another darker shadow will usually work wonders.

Roger.

 

[mil-mart]

Hi Jon very nicely painted with a great choice of regiments, although when I get round to doing mine I'll be staying away from anything tartan especially so in 30mm.

Ken

 

[JonP]

Thanks Ken!

I think mine only vaguely represents tartan; would have been much easier if they'd called themselves the 42nd New York!

 

[MalcC]

Well done Jon, I bet I can guess who put you up to painting them.

Only just getting started on mine. LOL.

He'll have everyone painting flats soon

 

[Helm]

He'll have everyone painting flats soon

No he bloody wont I've got two of Ken's knights but damned if I can get on with them, these look a sight better than mine Jon nice one
Steve

 

[Wings5797]

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[Wings5797]

Mine too Steve.
Could do with a Roger masterclass.
All the best
Keith

 

[Hawk_Uk]

I agree Keith.

Roger master class with pics colour mixes and step by step instructions..

Steve, yours are probably better than mine.. they are back in ther over cleaner at the moment.

 

[Gra30]

Very nice Jon,
Great to see your work.
Never painted a flat but I admire all you that do, to me it is harder than any figure.
Really nice mate
Best wishes

 

[JonP]

Thanks guys!

They were handed over to Brian at Figureworld and duly placed into the display as the CSA marine Officer and 79th New York.

 

[Mirofsoft]

Good work Jon.
I have been painting and stripping a flat Chaussure de Cheval for over a year now.
They are not easy but you have made a good fist of these fellows.
Well done Mate,
Cheers,
Keith

Dear Keith
what is a horse shoe / chaussure de cheval, doing here... or do you mean Chasseur à Cheval ?

 

[Wings5797]

Pardon Michel, my French classes are not going as well as they really should.
Thank you for your correction.
I must spend more time with Michel Thomas and less time with Madam Milly Putt.
All the very best,
Keith

 

[billyturnip]

I agree Keith.

Roger master class with pics colour mixes and step by step instructions..

Steve, yours are probably better than mine.. they are back in ther over cleaner at the moment.

John, if there is anything you think I might be able to help you with just pm me. I'm at sea at the moment using the ships computer but I'll be glad to assist if I can.

Roger.

 

[Mirofsoft]

Pardon Michel, my French classes are not going as well as they really should.
Thank you for your correction.
I must spend more time with Michel Thomas and less time with Madam Milly Putt.
All the very best,
Keith

And in french we call this ; "un fer à cheval"
Don't worry, I make plainty of mistakes in English and I must say it's a difficult language, you write "rubber" and you pronounce " chewing-gum"