WIP Flahaut (Pegaso, 54mm)

[Edward]

Many thanks Edward I will try that out

In this case, it's a lot easier to paint the gold trim first, and then paint the black of the hat around it. I've tried to make sure there's a visible light ochre (almost white) edging on the top and also on the gold trim below the cockade. The trim has a texture of fine lines very faintly painted on with diluted leather brown and a small amount of ochre.

 

[Edward]

Next up is the collar and the rest of the jacket. I've found these reference photos of a replica jacket: http://en.empirecostume.com/parade-jacket-of-colonel-aide-de-camps-du-marechal-c78-a3257.htm

 

[Edward]

Some progress on the jacket.

 

[user 5827]

Look good Edward....

 

[kinggeorges]

I've got this figure which I bought recently.
I will follow with great interest your work. Don't hesitate to share with us more of your tips.
Best,
Julien

 

[ChaosCossack]

Fantastic work on the gold embroidery and epaullettes

 

[Joe55]

Wow, this guy coming out to be a real dandy!

Joe

 

[Alex Long]

Some fine progress on a difficult subject. The reference pictures that you showed in the link are great btw, very useful site.

Alex.

 

[pmfs]

Beautiful and clean work on the "golden" clothes - dont know the correct name.

Pedro.

 

[Edward]

I've been painting the red coat and trousers. I'm going to keep working on the shading and highlighting but have nearly finished the red.

 

[swralph]

good start

 

[Blind Pew]

Nice one Ed, I've always fancied this one yself, but never got round to it. It is a very deceptive figure. There's much more to paint than at first. You're doing a great job.