Custer vignette finished

[JGREEN]

Hi guys,

Here is an excerpt from a book: "Custer moved his battalion north. The steep bluffs along the Little Big Horn concealed his movement from the valley. Lt. Cooke, Custer's adjutant, caught up to him with a message from Fred Girard that the Indians were not fleeing, but riding out to fight Reno. Custer, Cooke, and a small escort rode to the bluffs near Wier Point. It was here that Custer got his first full view of the enormous camp and the mass of Indians in it."

After seeing the size of the Indian encampment, at 1520 hours, Custer sent this message: "Benteen come on. Big village. Be quick. Bring packs. P.S. Bring packs." This was the last message sent by Custer. The rest is history.

This is the moment I tried to convey with this vignette, when Custer looks down from the bluffs into the valley and first sees the magnitude of the Indian encampment. This was a rewarding project, and I enjoyed learning more about Custer and the Little Big Horn battle. The figures are 54mm from Andrea, painted with acrylics. Thanks for looking!

Jason

 

[Oda]

This is some serious modelling work.Everything about it is as close to perfection as I can imagine.

Oda.

 

[Viking Bob]

You don't disappoint Jason, superb painting and basework. That little vignette is a wow! from me.

 

[Nap]

You don't disappoint Jason, superb painting and basework. That little vignette is a wow! from me.

And a BIG WOW!!!! from me as well

Do think about entering our Vignette & Diorama comp ....link is in the FOTM part of PF

Thanks for sharing Jason

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[MoboSchreuder]

Excellent paintwork

Mobo

 

[Jeff T]

That is outstanding Jason!

What a beautiful job on one of my favourite genre's of figure modelling....the whole presentation, just superbly done.


Cheer's,
Jeff.

 

[DaddyO]

I doff my cap sir - Very nicely realised little vignette.

Thanks for posting
Paul

 

[DEL]

Superb in its simplicity. A perfect illustration of the adage 'less is more', something I singularlyand regularly fail to acheive.
Quality and consistency of the painting across all three figures is second to none
Cheers
Derek

 

[oldtrousers]

Absolutely excellent work on a very interesting subject, Jason

Scott

 

[bucsfan21]

Nicely done Jason! Love the setting and the overall message! Hope to see this piece in person at the Atlanta Show this coming February, fingers crossed that the pandemic will lessen and we will be able to have our show and life move forward.

Terry Martin-Member of the Atlanta Military Figure Society

 

[1969]

Exceptional level of painting and modelling, what a stunning scene.
Cheers
Steve

 

[KenBoyle]

An amazing vignette Jason! I love it!!! Beautiful painting, composition and one of my favorite periods/subjects. What more can one ask for.

Cheers,
Ken

 

[Airkid]

That is very nice. As previously said - "less is more". Simple and so effective - and superb paintwork too!

Phil

 

[Ferris]

Stunning work Jason. Love the composition and how the colours go together. Impressive!

Adrian

 

[JGREEN]

Oda, VikingBob, Nap, Mobo, Jeff, Paul, Derek, Scott, Terry, Steve, Ken, Phil, and Adrian:

Thank you for taking the time to comment! Your kind words are much appreciated!

Jason

 

[Joe55]

Yup, that is some damn fine work there. Love it!

Joe

 

[JGREEN]

Thanks Joe!

Jason

 

[Gooner Mike]

Stunning vignette and first class painting

 

[Redcap]

That's a 'Gold' in (any) show. Absolutely superb work and in the handling of some difficult colours to pull off convincingly.

An overall fabulous composition and end result; well done Jason.

Gary

 

[Mirofsoft]

Very good just wished a bit more light