Historex Grenadier Trumpet Major

[Paul Handley]

I was going to wait till I’d taken some better photos to post this but I just haven’t got round to it, and if I wait any longer it won’t be ‘recently completed’ anymore.

I’ve just returned to the hobby after a long lay off (like twenty-five years) and this is the first thing I’ve got done. I work almost exclusively with Historex kits - they’re labour intensive but I love the flexibility they offer. First Empire Napoleonic is my favourite period too and there’s a lot of that at Historex.

He’s a Trumpet Major of the Grenadiers a Cheval of the Imperial Guard in parade dress from about 1805-1807 and probably jogging on down to the Tuileries or something like that. He’s a made from a stock Historex kit but with a Nemrod resin head a good deal of Milliput animation/scratch building. There’s plenty of room for improvement but I’m learning to live with what I couldn’t get right and I’m also starting to think that acrylics might update my rather ‘old school’ oil painting technique.

 

[Chrisr]

Superb!!!

 

[Tecumsea]

That is lovely Paul, looks like you've only taken a short break. Can't see anything wrong with the oil painting and the whole arrangement is superb.

Keith

 

[MoboSchreuder]

Fantastic

Mobo

 

[Nap]

Hi Paul

Great to see the completed pics following on from the interesting V Bench here https://www.planetfigure.com/posts/1376441/

Love the presentation of this , the detail painting looks great , trumpet banner and the horse really shine

Why not look at supporting the comp ( in the class of your choice )

Look forward to seeing what’s next , always good to see Historex being modelled

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[fogie]

This is magnificent.....exactly what Historex is about. I'm sure
Maitre Leliepvre is posthumously nodding and smiling his
unqualified approval. Bravo, Paul, brilliant work,,,,,,

Mike

 

[NigelR]

Absolutely wonderful, I too love Historex and it's fantastic to see one completed to this level. What a great return to the hobby, please keep going!

 

[Banjer]

Lovely job Paul, superbly painted.

By all means try acrylics but I much prefer oils.
I start most projects with the intention of painting in acrylics but always revert to oils.

Bill

 

[MCPWilk]

Beautifully painted and presented. You must have single hair paint brushes and magnifying glasses for eyes!

Mike

 

[Briggsy]

It's all been said above already so I can but agree, this is a wonderful figure and your painting style is far from old school. I look forward to your posts as you continue on your journey with Historex.

Cheers Simon

 

[Billy Dickinson]

Superb paint job, particularly the work done on the horse furniture. Got to say some of the best I’ve seen on a 54mm figure !!!!
Billy

 

[Rob]

Wonderful work, well finished Historex pieces like this have an elegance that other manufacturers very rarely match.
I look forward to seeing your next piece.

 

[clubcat]

Absolutely stunning. Congratulations
Melanie

 

[oldtrousers]

Absolutely beautiful work!

Scott

 

[housecarl]

That's all a bit nice,

 

[mikec55]

Beautiful work overall.
The biggest problem I've always had with Napoleonics on horseback is sorting and attaching all the bridle parts. Good job there!
I recently started painting again after about 10 years off. You obviously haven't lost your touch.

 

[Rocco82]

Awesome
Beautiful detailing. Great scene

 

[Blind Pew]

Hello mate, already seen this over on FB. It is stunning, well done, mate.

 

[Steve Ski]

That looks really nice, great work!

 

[Paul Handley]

Many thanks indeed for all the kind and encouraging words - very much appreciated. The internet can certainly be a double edged sword in many respects but online communities such as this for what is otherwise a fairly niche activity, I’m finding, are wonderful. In the past it was a pretty solitary activity so to find people that similarly ‘get it’ and share one’s obsessions is really great - thanks again - and Happy Christmas!