Castle Miniatures Napoleon.

[Cannonball]

Recently finished this 90mm kit from Castle Miniatures of Napoleon Bonaparte. This is the kit entitled Vive L’Empereur (the alternate version being entitled Bad Omen). The sculpting is fantastic and the face of Napoleon is probably one of if not the best rendition I have seen in figure form. The likeness is amazing. This kit was a joy to work on and I referred quite a few times to Glen’s (ghamilt1) version previously featured on here. The only issues I encountered were around the seating position in relation to the right stirrup. In the end I opted to show him with this foot out of the stirrup (the Bad Omen version of the kit shows this configuration). I’m sure there has been previous mention on threads re this kit about Napoleon’s riding prowess and thought this might just show one of those moments.
Painted in oils over acrylics.

All the best for the New Year to everyone and hopefully we’ll see a better year in 2021.

Neal

 

[Fantomas]

I like it! I have this miniature already primed sitting on my desk for some time. I am to scared to start it.

 

[arj]

Superb work Neal.
Very well done.

Cheers,
Andrew

 

[ghamilt1]

Great job Neal! Textures on the horse are spot on and I love the face of Napoleon here. A great portrait!

 

[Nap]

Hi Neal

Really nice version of this .....certainly captured the moment

Agree ref the face and horse , very nice shadowing on the latter

Good painting on the coat as well

Thanks for sharing

Happy benchtime

Happy new year

Nap

 

[MoboSchreuder]

Beautiful paintwork Neal

Mobo

 

[Cannonball]

I like it! I have this miniature already primed sitting on my desk for some time. I am to scared to start it.

Many thanks Alex. It’s a great piece and was really enjoyable to work on.

Neal

 

[Cannonball]

Superb work Neal.
Very well done.

Cheers,
Andrew

Thanks Andrew. Really appreciate the comments.

Neal

 

[Cannonball]

Great job Neal! Textures on the horse are spot on and I love the face of Napoleon here. A great portrait!

Many thanks Glen. Your version was a great point of reference for me whilst tackling this one.

Neal

 

[Cannonball]

Hi Neal

Really nice version of this .....certainly captured the moment

Agree ref the face and horse , very nice shadowing on the latter

Good painting on the coat as well

Thanks for sharing

Happy benchtime

Happy new year

Nap

Thanks Nap. All the best for the New Year.

Neal

 

[Cannonball]

Beautiful paintwork Neal

Mobo

Thank you Mobo, really appreciated.

Neal

 

[misfit151]

Happy new year Neal... fabulous job..... Mike

 

[Cannonball]

Happy new year Neal... fabulous job..... Mike

Many thanks Mike. Happy New Year to you too.

Neal

 

[Blind Pew]

Excellent painting.

 

[Cannonball]

Excellent painting.

Really appreciated BP.

Neal

 

[KenBoyle]

Wonderful work Neal! An impressive piece.

Cheers,
Ken

 

[Cannonball]

Wonderful work Neal! An impressive piece.

Cheers,
Ken

Many thanks Ken.

Neal