Completed Here They Come Boys - Coldstream Guard / Hougomount - Waterloo - 1815

[smudger1960]

I'm finally going to call this one 95% finished,the reason being is I only have the musket sling and knapsack insignia to complete,i've attached the bust to the base (not glued) as it will be easier to paint the sling this way,once the backpack insignia is complete i'll finaly fix the bust to the base.
I have added some tiny spots of black to the uniform and right side of the face to simulate the powder marks which were always evident after long spells of firing the musket.

As some of the bust wont be visible after final attachment I've added photos to show the bust 360 degrees.

Its took me a little longer than planned due to the xmas break and shift work apologies for the delay.
Many thanks to all those who have supported the project during the updates.



Brian

 

[Ben-nl]

amazing paintingwork Brian, and a very nice idea with the window!

Ben

 

[samson]

again awesome stuff . really like what you did here.

 

[JonH]

Great work Brian.
Just shows what can be done when you've only got half a figure.
The way you've painted him really shows what a rough time he's had. Inspired.
Jon

 

[mick3272]

Magic. Pure Magic
'Second to none'
Mick

 

[billyturnip]

Great painting and modelling skills but above all great imagination to see the scene in your head and then implement it. Well done Brian.

 

[kilsh]

Excellent job Brian, great concept and delivery!

Cheers

Neil

 

[baronband]

Fantastic painting Brian

John

 

[Ron Tamburrini]

Total Smudgerism

 

[Nap]

Brilliant Brian...like the battle grime really effective

That's a G for you if this goes to Euro mate ..just got to be .

Thanks for sharing

Nap

 

[misfit151]

What a cracking all round piece.. Love the little uniform tweaks here and there ...superb little rendition of a little piece of history..many thanks for sharing throughout the project..well done Mike

 

[Edward]

Great work Brian!

 

[Huw63]

You can smell the cordite. Wonderful.

Cheers

Huw

 

[peedee]

This was so well worth waiting to see finished Brian.

A wonderfully balanced piece of painting.

I am full of admiratiom for this one.

Thanks for showing it in the SBS format.

Paul.

 

[Ventress]

Quality piece, as usual. Waiting for the KGL punter!

 

[Helm]

Lovely job all around Brian
Steve

 

[ellie]

That's a great piece of work mate Love it.

ian

www.elliesminiatures.com

 

[cinimod]

Lovely paint job Brian. I especially like the muted tones to the colours and great concept for the use of a bust.......dom

 

[Alex Long]

Great work Brian. I thought mine was 95% finished with just the backpack insignia to do. It took me nearly as long as the rest of the figure!

Alex.

 

[John Bowery]

Brian,
That is one awesome paint and setting. Very ingenious and the colours and weathering is top notch. You would never know it was a bust
Cheers
John