Hi to all and a WIP Chasseur from MMM

[Paul129]

Hi to all on this great forum, I am new to figure painting having painted a couple of figures I have the bug and want to learn more. I recently bought mmm chasseur a cheval trumpeter where can I find reference for the uniform colours please.

 

[Nap]

Hi Paul

A BIG WELCOME to PF great to have you here

Feel free to message me if I can help or as you've done ask

Good choice for a piece is it the bust or full figure

These might help ...I have lots more if needed

Nap

 

[Paul129]

Thanks Nap for these. It is a full figure stood leaning on a wall 120mm. The uniform colours seem to vary by very colorful.

 

[Nap]

This is a version ( not mitches though ) by Danny Pollaert

And a few pics

Possibly this figure you have ?

Nap

 

[Banjer]

Welcome Paul.
You will find this a most friendly and helpful forum. I've only been here a few months and have been helped several times.
Bill

 

[John Bowery]

Welcome and enjoy.
Cheers
John

 

[mick3272]

Welcome Paul. Enjoy your stay with us.
Mick

 

[Paul129]

Thanks Nap the photos are great. That's the figure I have leaning on the wall. Thanks for the great welcome Mick, Bill and John.

 

[PanzerIV]

Welcome aboard Paul, I am a new member myself and am really enjoying my time on here. I think you will too.

Cheers,
Brendon.

 

[Paul129]

Hi, I have been working on the trumpeter here is a few photos. The photos are not the best, please comment.
Thanks
Paul

 

[Grod]

Paul
I've posted a thread on PF concerning a bust version of the trumpeter.
https://www.planetfigure.com/threads/1-9th-trumpeter-imp-guard-chasseur-bust.152318/
Kurt has put details of a great reference book if you can get hold of one.
Cheers
Gordon

 

[Paul129]

Thanks Gordon will look for that one.
Cheers
Paul

 

[Nap]

Hi Paul

A good start there , the reference Gordon gives is a great one to look at if you need anything from book that Kurt shows I have it

If I might suggest the flesh is a little too light , have a look in the Articles section think there might be something there if not message me and I will e mail you something but there are threads here as well

Clean work on the lacing

Nap

 

[Paul129]

Hi Nap, thanks for the comments I think the face let's the figure down I used Vallejo to paint this. My lights above my workbench might be making it brighter I have 2 led lamps above the bench, but I agree the face is light. What do you think of the Andrea face paint set is it worth getting?
Thanks
Paul

 

[Nap]

Hi Paul

Fear not it will get there , certainly have a look at that link ( the pics I posted are from the book mentioned )

Andrea ...I use Reaper and Jo Sonja paint but these sets are useful to some also have a insert so you might find them useful

Here it is

 

[Viking Bob]

Welcome to PF, hope you enjoy.

 

[Tonton]

Hi Paul and welcome. Here on pF you’ll find the best inspiration and the most help. It’s invaluable.

Jeff

 

[Paul129]

Hi, i have nearly completed the trumpeter. i have darkened the skin a touch, the trumpet and banner is supposed to hang around his neck and be down about knee height but i think this would take a lot attention from the figure does anyone have any suggestions please.

 

[malc]

Hi Paul and welcome.
Not a bad start but maybe a few things to help you out.

Maybe a wash on his headgear (busby) to give it depth and more redefinition.

 

[MCPWilk]

Very impressive.

Mike