WIP H&V French grenadier 1782

[arj]

I like the additions you have made and made for a better figure. Looking forward to more.
Regards

Agreed.
I wasn't too sure about this figure when I first saw it, but your de-charicaturizing amendments have turned it into a very nice model.

Cheers,
Andrew

 

[MarquisMini]

Excellent work!

I like the look of this guy. He displays confidence, pride and a love of soldiering.

Joe

indeed he does Joe, great pose on the figure.
regards

 

[MarquisMini]

I love the little mods you've made, always a fan of people who can do them when they fit seamlessly into the original piece. He's a lovely looking little fellow I'm really looking forward to this finished piece.
Regards,
Chris.

thanks Chris!

 

[MarquisMini]

Agreed.
I wasn't too sure about this figure when I first saw it, but your de-charicaturizing amendments have turned it into a very nice model.

Cheers,
Andrew

cheers Andrew!

 

[MarquisMini]

Hat almost finished, looming at the pic i am not to happy with the result so far...so i will go over some areas tonight.

 

[MarquisMini]

I re- did the hat, much better result and not over weathered.
Next step is the wig and face afterwards

 

[Nap]

Hi MM .,

Looking good like the way your hat has turned out do you have a set of colours you always use?

Looking forward to seeing more

Nap

 

[billyturnip]

Looking good so far Daniel.

 

[billyturnip]

Twice the ships wifi made me say that.

 

[MarquisMini]

Hi MM .,

Looking good like the way your hat has turned out do you have a set of colours you always use?

Looking forward to seeing more

Nap

Hi Nap,
I generally use a mix between Vallejo german grey and citadel charadon granite plus tamiya flat base.
I guess i've used too much of the charadon granite and too much of the tamiya base that it looked very chalky and too wetheared.
This time i've use mostly german grey, dab of citadel charadon granite and a tiny bit of flat base.
For the edges of the hat and wear and tear i add citadel taurpest ochre to the base color.
For shadows i use the same base color, very diluted , and add more german grey and flat black for darkest areas.
Best regards

 

[MarquisMini]

Twice the ships wifi made me say that.

I tought you were back at home mate.
Everything ok over there?, are you on your way to the greek islands?

 

[anstontyke]

loving the progress, thanks for sharing the colour mix

tony

 

[MarquisMini]

loving the progress, thanks for sharing the colour mix

tony

anytime Tony, more than happy to help with these mixes.
regards

 

[billyturnip]

I tought you were back at home mate.
Everything ok over there?, are you on your way to the greek islands?

We sailed from Aberdeen on Saturday Daniel. 28 days at sea and then home before flying to Greece 16th August.

 

[MarquisMini]

We sailed from Aberdeen on Saturday Daniel. 28 days at sea and then home before flying to Greece 16th August.

Ahhhh..awesome, be safe mate

 

[billyturnip]

Thanks Daniel. Don't make me wait too long for another update ion this little gem.

 

[Mat Lambert]

Looks like a fine kit and the adjustments you have made have added a lot of character.
Cheers
Mat

 

[MarquisMini]

Looks like a fine kit and the adjustments you have made have added a lot of character.
Cheers
Mat

Thank you Mat

 

[MarquisMini]

Hello folks,
Hat, face and hair are done.
Next move is to paint the coat .
I am having a great time painting this figure, love it!

 

[Mat Lambert]

Can I ask - beyond adding the moustache and hair have you changed to kit head at all? Yours looks like it has much more natural features than the one shown on the box art.
Cheers
Mat