Hessian Drummer, 1777

[Jason W.]

Over the next week or so I'll be posting the work I had for my MFCA display. For those not familiar with my work, all my original pieces are 54mm.

The figure here is a Hessian drummer during the American Revolution. I believe this is the third Hessian I've painted with ticking/striped overalls. The putty I use is Aves and Kneadatite. The head is a commercial piece and the torso are castings that a buddy gave me.

The drum is scratch-built. The past few drums I have built have been scratch and are getting a bit easier everytime. In the future, I'll do an SBS on how I model a drum.

Thanks for looking.

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[megroot]

OUTSTANDING WORK
Looking forward to your SBS from the drum

Marc

 

[Don Johnson]

Jason, thanks for posting these pics! I continue to be impressed with both the striped overalls, and the brushwork on the grenadier cap. Speaking selfishly, I'm hoping for a Breymann's Redoubt diorama/vignette as a continuation of the Hessian theme.
Best regards, Don

 

[gordy]

Jason, thanks for posting these pics! I continue to be impressed with both the striped overalls, and the brushwork on the grenadier cap. Speaking selfishly, I'm hoping for a Breymann's Redoubt diorama/vignette as a continuation of the Hessian theme.
Best regards, Don

Agreed Cool stuff!

 

[Jason W.]

Thanks guys! Yeah, I've considered doing a vignette with these fellas. So many ideas, so little time.

 

[Joe Hudson]

Very cool Jason. I really enjoy seeing the inprogress shots.

Joe

 

[theBaron]

Wow, Jason, fantastic job! The lace impresses me the most, in that scale, that is some fine brushwork. Was this at our show? I must have missed it, if so, and I'm sorry I did.

Prost!
Brad

 

[Jason W.]

Thanks Brad and Joe! Brad, yes I was at MFCA. My display, like me, sometimes flys under the radar.

 

[redhorse]

A vignette of these would be very cool! Great work on the sculpt and the painting.

 

[Jason W.]

Thanks Jim!