Colin_Fraser
A Fixture
Finished this terrific figure sculpted by Nello Rivieccio for Alexandros Models.
If you know me you will agree that this falls firmly outside my normal period(s) of interest. But I couldn’t help getting one. The stance and relaxed but arrogant attitude is perfect. And there’s an opportunity to have a go at multiple textures (armour, leather, silk, velvet etc.). Plus it’s pre-uniform so one can do whatever in terms of colours. I mostly stayed close to the box art, which is in turn based on a period print.
I also like the mix of ruffles, lace, velvet, armour and leather. A transitional period of military costume when practicality and adornment co-existed, at least among senior officers. A non-military fashion friend asked me why he was wearing a coffee filter around his neck.
I also extended the cast cobblestone groundwork to the base edges with Magic Sculpt.
Acrylic, ink and gouache.
I may have to acquire Alexandros’ Gustavus Adolphus figure to display next to this fellow.
Colin
If you know me you will agree that this falls firmly outside my normal period(s) of interest. But I couldn’t help getting one. The stance and relaxed but arrogant attitude is perfect. And there’s an opportunity to have a go at multiple textures (armour, leather, silk, velvet etc.). Plus it’s pre-uniform so one can do whatever in terms of colours. I mostly stayed close to the box art, which is in turn based on a period print.
I also like the mix of ruffles, lace, velvet, armour and leather. A transitional period of military costume when practicality and adornment co-existed, at least among senior officers. A non-military fashion friend asked me why he was wearing a coffee filter around his neck.
I also extended the cast cobblestone groundwork to the base edges with Magic Sculpt.
Acrylic, ink and gouache.
I may have to acquire Alexandros’ Gustavus Adolphus figure to display next to this fellow.
Colin
