Horse Guard, 1815 (Hawk Miniatures bust)

[arj]

Hi Folks,

This bust is from Hawk Miniatures and is sold as a Life Guard.
It was sculpted by Rob Lane as a Horse Guard, as titled in his post last January:-
http://www.planetfigure.com/threads/horse-guard-waterloo.69023/#post-709348
I bought the bust from Hawk Miniatures at Bugle Call in June with the intention of painting it as a Horse Guard. Once I got it home I started searching for relevant references, but all I kept coming up with was a single loop and button on the collar. Eventually I contacted Rob and asked him what he'd used as his reference. His reply was Franklin's book on British Napoleonic Uniforms.
There then followed a Homer moment (Doh!!!) as I looked at my bookshelf and my copy of that book.
Anyway, I've finally managed to get it painted as I wanted, and am now open to any and all criticism.

Cheers,
Andrew

 

[MCPWilk]

Looks good. I suspect you should have used a darker blue.

Mike

 

[arj]

Looks good. I suspect you should have used a darker blue.

Mike

It does look like that Mike. However, it is the lighting that's to blame.
In real life it is considerably darker.
Thanks for looking,
Andrew

 

[Graham]

Recently got this one, just started on the face. Stunning little bust hope I can do it nearly as well as you have, very nice.

 

[Nap]

Hi Andrew,

Looks good I am sure it's a lot darker blue , good to see a different version can you share the reference info please (picky)

These are from the book "Waterloo Men"


Thanks for sharing

Nap

 

[swralph]

I know nothing as to the correct colour.
This is a nicely painted bust and I like the metallic's.

 

[Nap]

Hi Guys,

Just had a good idea...( it happens from time to time!!)

Quite fancy having a trio...Life Guard , trumpeter ( either) , Horse Guard

Mmmmmmmm

Tempting

Nap

 

[arj]

Recently got this one, just started on the face. Stunning little bust hope I can do it nearly as well as you have, very nice.

Graham,
I fully agree that it is a stunning bust from Rob's talented fingers.
Look forward to seeing yours and trust you'll have as much fun painting it as I did.

Cheers,
Andrew

 

[arj]

I am sure it's a lot darker blue , good to see a different version can you share the reference info please (picky)

Kevin,
It was nice meeting up at the Avon show. That was a very nice display you had.

With regard to the coat colour, this is more what it looks like:-

However, even though it was taken without additional lighting, digital cameras tend to brighten colours.

You asked for a 'picky' of the reference that I used. This is a scan of the relevant page. The 1814 tunic is the one that I understand that Robert used for his sculpt.


Cheers,
Andrew

 

[arj]

I know nothing as to the correct colour.
This is a nicely painted bust and I like the metallic's.

Thanks for the kind comment Ralph.
The metallics were painted using gold Printers ink (stocked by El Greco) mixed with a little Burnt Umber. Once the paint was fully set, I washed with Vandyke Brown; and finally finished with touches of pure Printers Ink.

Cheers,
Andrew

 

[MCPWilk]

It looks very good. I recognise this as being more of a true bust, but I wish this was a half or even full figure.

Mike

 

[elanlane13]

This looks very good Andrew. Good to see a 'blue' one I do
One what you have done with it.

 

[smudger1960]

Very nice piece of work Andrew,great job

 

[Viking Bob]

Andrew,
Like this one, nicely painted too.
Bob

 

[arj]

Mike, Brian, Bob,
Many thanks for your kind comments.

Robert,
I'm pleased you like it.
At least now it has its originally intended colour, for me anyway.

Cheers,
Andrew

 

[Hawk_Uk]

Hi Andrew,
Bit late to reply due to being away at the Kulmbach show.
But it is nice to see the Horse Guard version and you have done a good paint job. Hope you will bring it to Euro so I can se if in the flesh so to speak.

 

[arj]

Hi John,
I'm pleased you liked it.
Unfortunately, Euro is not on the cards for me.

Cheers,
Andrew