Completed Corporal 1/88th Regiment of Foot Badajoz 1812

[Tommy Atkins]

Looking good on the trousers, I guess doing a bit at a time relieves the tedium you mention of doing them all at the same time. Only suggestion I can give you for weathering them would be to add dried blood or mud rather than dust. Going to be great whatever you do though.

Cheers Simon

Thank Simon. Food for thought. Regards Pete

 

[Tommy Atkins]

I got a bit behind on this thread, so just catching up. More incredible detail and painting work. One day it will be finished, then what will you do......

Regarding weathering, IMO you need to go a bit darker to show grubbiness on the trousers. I was looking at Danilo Cartacci's book last night and he has a great example of weathering a white tropical uniform. If you have that' it's a great reference. He uses thin washes to build up the grubby look.

Thanks Nigel. I do have that book so I'll take a look. Regards Pete

 

[Tommy Atkins]

Morning everyone. Hope your projects are all moving forward well! A bit more progress on this little fella has been achieved over the Christmas break. I've started on the groundwork as well. I'm sure my methods are a little odd to some of you but it's only now that I feel I can see how the finished figure will look. Only half a leg, some bits on the Bess and half the groundwork to do! Any feedback welcome, as always. Regards Pete.

 

[NigelR]

My feedback is that this is looking even more awesome, lovely work. This will be well worth the wait to see it completed.

 

[Dr Force]

Love it, this is turning in to a beauty for sure

 

[clubcat]

He is looking splendid. Congratulations
Melanie

 

[Briggsy]

Epic, you are right that your method seem some what odd to me but hey you can't argue with results like this. It's always best to do things the way you are comfortable with, hungry for more!

Cheers Simon

 

[Steve Ski]

Tommy, that is some splendid paint work ya got there!

 

[Tommy Atkins]

My feedback is that this is looking even more awesome, lovely work. This will be well worth the wait to see it completed.

Love it, this is turning in to a beauty for sure

He is looking splendid. Congratulations
Melanie

Epic, you are right that your method seem some what odd to me but hey you can't argue with results like this. It's always best to do things the way you are comfortable with, hungry for more!

Cheers Simon

Tommy, that is some splendid paint work ya got there!

Thanks a lot guys and girls. Much appreciated!

 

[MalcC]

you're nearly there, in awe of the detailing.

Malc

 

[Tommy Atkins]

you're nearly there, in awe of the detailing.

Malc

Cheers Malc! Thanks for looking in. Regards Pete

 

[Nap]

Epic, you are right that your method seem some what odd to me but hey you can't argue with results like this. It's always best to do things the way you are comfortable with, hungry for more!

Cheers Simon

Agree with Simons comments , fascinating to follow this and how you approach the painting

Looking forward to seeing more...soon hopefully

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Tommy Atkins]

Agree with Simons comments , fascinating to follow this and how you approach the painting

Looking forward to seeing more...soon hopefully

Happy benchtime

Nap

Thanks Nap! Really hope to finish him soon, fingers crossed. Regards Pete

 

[Tommy Atkins]

Morning all. The tedium of the trouser legs is finally over! Getting close to the end now. All comments welcome. Regards Pete

 

[Briggsy]

That is pretty stunning, looking forward to seeing this all based up and finished, I bet you are too.

Cheers Simon

 

[Tommy Atkins]

That is pretty stunning, looking forward to seeing this all based up and finished, I bet you are too.

Cheers Simon

Thanks for the kind words Simon. You have no idea how much I want to get this little bugger done and in the cabinet! I've been doing a few crime prevention visits at churches for work recently and been inspired to probably go a bit medieval for the next project. Regards Pete

 

[NigelR]

Absolutely superb! And so little left to do. I would say there's only two months' work left.......

 

[Tommy Atkins]

Absolutely superb! And so little left to do. I would say there's only two months' work left.......

Thanks Nigel....made me smile! Hope you're right in your assessment........Regards Pete

 

[MalcC]

Awesome!

Malc

 

[Tommy Atkins]

Awesome!

Malc

Cheers Malc. Much appreciated. Regards Pete