Richard Baxter
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References to the Windrow/Chappell book, I particularly like Plate 5 showing Swiss troops of the early Legion in the 1850s. Love the green uniform and that sappeur would make an excellent figure. How about it, Stu?
WIP French Foreign Legion Officer 1837. Troop54
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Viking Bob
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A bit of progress, the main colours blocked in and the undercoat for the red has been done, as yellow tends to make the red brighter.
The face has been painted but I am not happy with it, so that may get redone.
I have painted some writing on the wall in Arabic which I hope say's 'Peace'.
More to follow.
The face has been painted but I am not happy with it, so that may get redone.
I have painted some writing on the wall in Arabic which I hope say's 'Peace'.
More to follow.
Hi Bob
Coming on nicely ....looking at the groundwork it's looks really good particularly the algae
Glad you mentioned the yellow ...confused me a bit !!!
Looking forward to more from you
Happy benchtime
Nap
Coming on nicely ....looking at the groundwork it's looks really good particularly the algae
Glad you mentioned the yellow ...confused me a bit !!!
Looking forward to more from you
Happy benchtime
Nap
Viking Bob
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Cheers Nap, I always confuse people, I had to mention the yellow just in case.
That's been sorted, thank you Henkm.
Chris Oldfield
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Cheers for the tip re the yellow & red, Bob. I’m loving Mike Chappell’s artwork in everything he ever did for Osprey/Blandford/Wessex Military Publishing etc, but I have to say “what were they thinking?” when the Legion uniform designers had the idea of putting a chinstrap on a beret.......
Just an observation, no disrespect intended towards La Legion Etrangere, whose history has always fascinated me.
Just an observation, no disrespect intended towards La Legion Etrangere, whose history has always fascinated me.
Viking Bob
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If you use a white undercoat there is no need to use yellow, I just undercoated in black, not a favourite though.
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Geoff Charman
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That base looks super Bob, painted very nicely, looking forward to seeing progress on on the figure.
Seasons Greeting mate
H&G.
Seasons Greeting mate
H&G.
Viking Bob
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Cheers Geoff, this last few figures from Troop54 are very good, saves me doing the walls etc.
I know they have legs but they are cracking releases from T54,and anyway I would ruin your Kolinsky if you do the walls lol
Keep painting young Bob
Nap
Viking Bob
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Viking Bob
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Most of the painting has been completed, the rest should take another day or so. One thing I have done is to change the officers cane for a slightly smaller one, made from a old drill bit. This looks more in scale.
Apparently officers of the legion did not carry swords at this time but were armed with a cane, although he has armed himself with a cavalry pistol.
Apparently officers of the legion did not carry swords at this time but were armed with a cane, although he has armed himself with a cavalry pistol.
Hi Bob
That red looks really vibrant obviously the yellow works !!
Looking good , uniform colour looks good
Happy benchtime
Nap
That red looks really vibrant obviously the yellow works !!
Looking good , uniform colour looks good
Happy benchtime
Nap
Chris Oldfield
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Outstanding work, Bob - as Nap says, the reds are stunning & the gorget & epaulettes look awesome too!
Viking Bob
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On the last stretch now, but I don't think I will get this done by Xmas
Many thanks to you both, Merry Christmas have a good new year.
Viking Bob
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I found that undercoating in black then painting red took coat after coat, so I thought I would try yellow, it works for me.
Merry Christmas to you and keep safe.
Cannonball
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Great job so far Bob. Colours look great and the red really does look vibrant.
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MoboSchreuder
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Superb Bob ,great paintwork
Mobo
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SUPER ANTO
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Very nice paintwork. Congrats.....
