Corporal 93rd Highlanders 1854 Mil-Mart semi flat

[Graham]

Must admit I am not too happy with this one. I am rubbish at detailing and fine lines so I knew it would be a struggle. I was going to strip and start again but I wouldn’t get it better until my skills improve so he can wait until such time I am able to get it better. Another interesting semi flat from Ken Farrar and my first Crimean subject.

 

[Old Pete]

Well painted but I,m sorry to point out you have painted his kilt in the Gordon tartan.The 93rd wear the Black Watch which has no yellow line.Sorry

 

[Graham]

Well painted but I,m sorry to point out you have painted his kilt in the Gordon tartan.The 93rd wear the Black Watch which has no yellow line.Sorry

Told you I was rubbish Can I change the title to 92 Gordon Highlanders? Thanks Pete

 

[lightbob]

Hello Graham --- for a first attempt at tartan you have a good hand. Somewhat envious of your line work. Sadly however the option of changing the heading to that of the 92nd The Gordon Highlanders will not work. The Gordon's have a different sporran --- 2 black tassels on a white sporran. Scottish Regimental uniforms are at times complex.
A good starting point is -> Regimental Tartans | Scottish Tartans Authority
Sorry! Still envious of the paint work on the kilt.

 

[Graham]

Hello Graham --- for a first attempt at tartan you have a good hand. Somewhat envious of your line work. Sadly however the option of changing the heading to that of the 92nd The Gordon Highlanders will not work. The Gordon's have a different sporran --- 2 black tassels on a white sporran. Scottish Regimental uniforms are at times complex.
A good starting point is -> Regimental Tartans | Scottish Tartans Authority
Sorry! Still envious of the paint work on the kilt.

Thanks Bob, I was only joking about the title I have no worries about holding my hands up to my mistakes. Many thanks for your comment and the useful information

 

[MoboSchreuder]

excellent paintwork

Mobo

 

[Nap]

Hi Graham

I say a big well done to you even attempting scottish figures ......nice uniform colour on him

No doubt you might revisit this as your obvious skill increases

Thanks for sharing

Happy benchtime

Look forward to the next

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Graham]

excellent paintwork

Mobo

Thanks again Mobo

 

[Graham]

Hi Graham

I say a big well done to you even attempting scottish figures ......nice uniform colour on him

No doubt you might revisit this as your obvious skill increases

Thanks for sharing

Happy benchtime

Look forward to the next

Happy benchtime

Nap

Cheers Nap, may just leave him as an example of how not to do it

 

[Viking Bob]

I think you've done a good job on the painting Graham, The red of the jacket is very well done as is the rest. (I am sure you can rescue the tartan).

 

[Graham]

I think you've done a good job on the painting Graham, The red of the jacket is very well done as is the rest. (I am sure you can rescue the tartan).

We will see lol, thanks Bob

 

[mil-mart]

Just had to go and look to see that my tartan was right
Great painting on this and very neat work.
Cheers
Ken

 

[Graham]

Just had to go and look to see that my tartan was right
Great painting on this and very neat work.
Cheers
Ken

Course it is Ken Many thanks

 

[Graham]

I have changed the tartan so he can stay like this until I put him in the stripper bath if ever I get good enough to attempt this one again.

 

[lightbob]

Leave him alone. You work fast.

 

[Babelfish]

Accurate or not Graham the tartan looks good.

I reckon you should leave him as-is and get another one to paint up the same once you feel that your skills are at a level to do it the justice you think it deserves. Then compare the two. I've done that myself with a couple of pieces and it's a good way to gauge your progress as a painter.

Maybe just push the highlights & shading on the reds and the flesh a bit more next time.

- Steve

 

[Graham]

Leave him alone. You work fast.

Cheers Bob

 

[Graham]

Accurate or not Graham the tartan looks good.

I reckon you should leave him as-is and get another one to paint up the same once you feel that your skills are at a level to do it the justice you think it deserves. Then compare the two. I've done that myself with a couple of pieces and it's a good way to gauge your progress as a painter.

Maybe just push the highlights & shading on the reds and the flesh a bit more next time.

- Steve

Cheers a Steve. I can see the point of doing that but I would rather strip and repaint if it starts to bug me. Maybe just one for the back dark corner of the cupboard

 

[Airkid]

Nice, tidy work Graham. As has been said, Scots Regiments are a minefield.

Phil

 

[Graham]

Nice, tidy work Graham. As has been said, Scots Regiments are a minefield.

Phil

They certainly are Phil Still, lesson learned, never do another tartan