WIP CGS's French Infantry 1796 Bust

[Wings5797]

Coming along nicely Keith, enjoy the Caravan holiday and watch out for roving Jeremy Clarksons .

Thanks Gary,
Always good to hear from you Mate.
I must say here and now that I am with Clarkson on the caravan front...........I hate it. So any friends looking in We will not be offended of you offer to put us up.
All the very best
Keith

 

[offo]

Wau Keith you too , my friend ? Nice start
Palo

 

[garyhiggins]

Can't put you up mate, but if you're in the Northampton area don't hesitate to pop in for a visit .

 

[swralph]

Nice painting going on Keith.

 

[Wings5797]

Wau Keith you too , my friend ? Nice start
Palo

This is one great sculpt from your magic hands my friend.
I hope that I can make a good job of the painting Palo.
Best wishes,
Keith

 

[Wings5797]

Nice painting going on Keith.

Cheers for your kind words Ralph. I do value your opinion Mate.
All the very best wishes,
Keith

 

[Wings5797]

Can't put you up mate, but if you're in the Northampton area don't hesitate to pop in for a visit .

Most kind Gary.
May I return your offer should you find yourself in Limoges.
...........or Canterbury in the caravan
Cheers
Keith

 

[CGS military figures]

Hi Keith, sorry for my late reply mate. Fantastic and thanks for the kind words but it's only what the customer deserves. When I see this and from friends it makes it all worthwhile I hope to make a trio of this campaign by Pavol so very open for ideas. Cheers mate, superb

 

[Wings5797]

Hi Keith, sorry for my late reply mate. Fantastic and thanks for the kind words but it's only what the customer deserves. When I see this and from friends it makes it all worthwhile I hope to make a trio of this campaign by Pavol so very open for ideas. Cheers mate, superb

HI Gra
Cheers for looking in Mate.
I guess my point is that the customer doesn't aways get what he deserves but CGS aways beat expectations.
Looking forward to the next two in this camaign. Maybe a Voltigur with another war torn uniform.
All the best Gra and more power to your elbow,
Keith

 

[CGS military figures]

Hi Keith,
Thanks mate, I will post this on both the threads as Paul and yourself have been gents to me and I am stuck between both you lol. Here is one of my favourite paintings, it to me shows why I am so fascinated in the French armies. I think our fellow is in the front of the cloud, to me the painting says it all. All we try to do is capture it 3 dimensional and every putty mark and brush stroke is a tribute to history , and then we wonder, who was this fellow I painted, what was his life, where did he come from before he joined the hussars or chasseurs etc etc, truly truly fascinating and the questions and ideas will never end.

 

[peedee]

Wow,
Wonderful painting and your words are Profound, touching and timeless gra.

At this time of year you could preface Agincourt or Trafalgar with those words mate.

A great sentiment.
You are not stuck between mark and I either mate, you are providing us both with the same quality.
I'm sure Mark, myself and evryone else that buys your figures and busts appreciate the care you put into our cabinet wonders.
They may be our big boy toys , but represent so much more.

I can't wait for mark to get his oils out,
I love andrew's version, mark's is going to be great, I'm loving mine,
I Hope you enjoy all our finished results,

Paul

 

[Nap]

Keith ,

Just found this , must admit it looks very nice as a piece ( looked at it several times at Euro) and you have made a great start on the flesh and bicorne.

Looking forward to seeing more particularly the uniform blue

Thanks for sharing

Nap

Caravans...with or without a horse in front?...he he

 

[Wings5797]

A great painting Gra and great words from you to sum up everything that is this fine hobby.
Like you and many of the guys here I spend far to much time chasing down and visiting sutch paintings.
My biggest problem is so many ideas and not enough time to bring them to the bench.
As Paul says there is no stuck in the middle Mate. I am sure that once these two are finished they will be quite different.
I must say that I am fan of Pauls work, just need to understand why he keeps calling me Mark?
Best wishes and keep up the good work everyone'
Keith

 

[Wings5797]

Keith ,

Just found this , must admit it looks very nice as a piece ( looked at it several times at Euro) and you have made a great start on the flesh and bicorne.

Looking forward to seeing more particularly the uniform blue

Thanks for sharing

Nap

Caravans...with or without a horse in front?...he he

Thanks Kevin,
Did you get one of these castings?
As you know unifofm blues are one of my pets so I must getit right.
Horses on the caravan is one of my things on the list to Santathis year.
Great to hear from you Mate,
Keith

 

[peedee]

Ooooooooops Sorry Keith. (Insert massive redfaced emoji if you have one).

I am So Embarrassed, specially after such kind words.

Paul.

 

[Wings5797]

Ooooooooops Sorry Keith. (Insert massive redfaced emoji if you have one).

I am So Embarrassed, specially after such kind words.

Paul.

Not a problem Paul..........I still luv ya.

 

[peedee]

So kind and a gentleman.

Mwah dahlink !

By the way, If you are enjoying painting this figure as much as I was just swearing at my 'waistcoat embroidery'
you will be having a whole lot of fun !

Every piece has it's grrrr moments.

Paul

 

[Wings5797]

Thanks for the heads up Paul.
Dirty weathered white is sounding very good.
Keith

 

[peedee]

Thanks for the heads up Paul.
Dirty weathered white is sounding very good.
Keith

Ohhhhhhhhhh yep.

P