WIP Grenadier of Golden Company Russian Palace Guard

[Nap]

Cheers Dimitry ...great stuff ...

Cheverons ...the same embroidery as the rifle belt ?

Happy christmas

Nap

 

[Gaudin]

Same as embroidered stripes in front and belts - it seems.

 

[Nap]

Same as embroidered stripes in front and belts - it seems.

It seems I have a couple of things to do then!

Cheers D

Nap

 

[Jazz]

I've seen this bust in the flesh and it is a stunning piece. The paintwork is excellent and the detail in the medals (Kevin's favourite bit) IMO is superb. Kevin always researches his subjects well. You only have to look at his reviews to see that. The bearskin may sit a bit high but speaking as an ex ordinary rank squaddie how many times have we been given kit that doesn't fit? I'm sure that happened then as well as now.

 

[Nap]

Hi Guys,

Happy Christmas to everyone ....after a hectic day ..last minute panic as usual!!..got round to doing something on this again as suggested by Gaudin...

the cheverons are all detailed....

the red details are on both tassels and .....

all the buttons have a representation of double headed Eagles on them......

Dimitry I suggest sculpt them on before you set about this piece!...much muttering from me when painting ..but pleased with results.



Will post better pics if I can move after the roasted Ostritch I think Carole is cooking ..there is only 3 of us!

Wooden parts done on rifle , according to what I can find all the metal work is white metal with no brass ...so this will be next to do then it's the strap on the rifle and another one is done ,,,,,

Off to loiter around the dishwasher now!

Enjoy the festivities folks

Nap

 

[Martin Antonenko]

Damn good work, Nap!

Cheers

 

[Figurenfreund66]

Hi Kev - you are beaten me to it - turned out beautifully!

Hendryk

 

[Nap]

Hi Guys,

Thanks for the comments

Martin...a compliment indeed from someone whose detail is renowned on PF

Hendryk,

Now I am looking forward to seeing yours hopefully some of the information that has come to light will help you ....now all I have to do is finish the rifle

Thanks for looking in

Nap

 

[Colin_Fraser]

Looks great Nap. Cracking piece of work.

Colin

 

[Nap]

Colin,

Msny thanks he will look a lot better in the finished version with the rifle ...I am very happy as your skill is something I have long admired .

I will be painting tommorow!...can't get close enough to my workbench ...ate too much!

Happy Christmas and have a relaxing Boxing Day and a great 2015

Nap

 

[Nap]

Hi guys ,

Finished the riffle and now fitted , here is a very quick picture of one view ...I will post better pictures in the completed figures forum ..the pic is a little waged out but hope you get the idea.

Certainly a challenging bust ..oh and yes I did break the baynot ...twice!..all sorted now .

Thanks for looking in

Nap

 

[Colin_Fraser]

Looks great Kevin....everything. And those have to be amongst your best medals ever.

Colin

 

[Nap]

Looks great Kevin....everything. And those have to be amongst your best medals ever.

Colin

Cheers Colin ,

Only a quickie pic it should look better tommorow !....pleased with the medals have one or two more busts from Michael Mins and UEM in the firing line!

Thanks for looking in

Seasons greetings and all the best for 2015

Nap

 

[Eludia]

Fantastic job Kev

 

[MarquisMini]

Nap, you are making a killer paint job here.
I am just stunned looming at the facial expression you have achieved on this chap.
Top notch.
Regards

 

[Nap]

Hi MM and Eludia ,

Thanks for the comments .MM the facial expression is the sculpting ..I just slapped some paint on!!!!after reworking the moustache ....must admit I am pleased after it seemed to just suddenly all come together?

All credit to Gaudin for the sculpting on this ..hope to see his gladiator soon ...yes I know not a medal anywhere!

Thanks for looking in appreciate your time

Nap

 

[MarquisMini]

Hi MM and Eludia ,

Thanks for the comments .MM the facial expression is the sculpting ..I just slapped some paint on!!!!after reworking the moustache ....must admit I am pleased after it seemed to just suddenly all come together?

All credit to Gaudin for the sculpting on this ..hope to see his gladiator soon ...yes I know not a medal anywhere!

Thanks for looking in appreciate your time

Nap

I have seen great sculpted pieces and not so great work on them, i believe the painter has the final touch to make a great face or a great disaster, yours deserves a gold.
My compliments to the sculptor too.
All the best

 

[Figurenfreund66]

Hi NAp

Green Jacket, are your sure ?

I have pics - there is it blue !

Hendryk

 

[Nap]

Hi NAp

Green Jacket, are your sure ?

I have pics - there is it blue !

Hendryk

Hi Hendryk,

The uniform is a very dark green almost black ..Gaudin sent the colour references for the piece there are pics on the other posts .

Best wishes

Nap

 

[Gaudin]

No, Hendryk, darkest green. In fact, black with a green wash will be best. Imagine a colour on a magpie wing.
The picture you have ( I think ) - is a faded watercolour print or a badly scanned one. It is one that looked almost blue, I have seen it before.

Nap, for you, when gladiator is out, I will do a chest full of medals. Just reseach what you want , LOL