Completed Iron Brigade

[MalcC]

More of the same from me.
Looking very good .

Malc

 

[Briggsy]

He's really looking the dogs B's mate, almost make me want to try an ACW figure, almost!

Cheers Simon

 

[David Spencer]

Many thanks gents.

 

[NigelR]

That's a much better photo, I can see a lot more of your subtle work. Very nice.

 

[F Troop]

Really looking nice David. Got to get back to mine; soon I hope. You have motivated me!!!!

 

[David Spencer]

Thanks

 

[David Spencer]

Ever noticed how the slowest jobs have the least immediate visual impact, and vice-versa?

Becker and Fagen: showed the world how to write music.

 

[Briggsy]

Looks like there is some weight in his pack the way it sits on his back. Can't be too far from finished now?

Cheers Kev

 

[David Spencer]

Yes, the knapsacks were notoriously cumbersome and got dumped pretty fast, in favour of bedrolls.
Frock coat highlights need to be raised at least one more notch, then a review of all the tones and a bit of touching up.
And the other hand.

 

[F Troop]

I'm really liking the way you handled the Dark Blue coat and Sky Blue trousers. It really bugs me when I see the light "Powder Blue" trousers on Union figures. There's a lot of variation for Sky Blue and I think yours is an excellent interpretation

 

[David Spencer]

I'm really liking the way you handled the Dark Blue coat and Sky Blue trousers. It really bugs me when I see the light "Powder Blue" trousers on Union figures. There's a lot of variation for Sky Blue and I think yours is an excellent interpretation

Thanks very much.
I used to have a pair, in my re-enactment days, bought from the US for the same reason.

 

[David Spencer]

It turns out the musket butt doesn't reach the base.....!

 

[Nap]

Looks really good

Have you painted the eyes on him ?

Can you not adjust the hand position to get the musket sitting right .....or buildup the groundwork slightly

Look forward to seeing more

Have fun @ the bench

Nap

 

[David Spencer]

Looks really good

Have you painted the eyes on him ?

Can you not adjust the hand position to get the musket sitting right .....or buildup the groundwork slightly

Look forward to seeing more

Have fun @ the bench

Nap

Work in progress
Eyes are painted, even though photos don't always show that.

 

[Briggsy]

Oh 'bugger', although I am relieved it doesn't only happen to me. Looks like a good fix with the stone, better than him getting mud on the Rifle butt. He's really coming to life now mate, a very striking and attention grabbing figure.

Cheers Simon

 

[David Spencer]

A thwack on the nut last night has brought about another (5th) spell of concussion.
So exercise's loss was modelling's gain.

 

[David Spencer]

Oh 'bugger', although I am relieved it doesn't only happen to me. Looks like a good fix with the stone, better than him getting mud on the Rifle butt. He's really coming to life now mate, a very striking and attention grabbing figure.

Cheers Simon

Many thanks

 

[F Troop]

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It turns out the musket butt doesn't reach the base.....!

I had exactly the same problem and solved it with a rock just as you did. Don't know why it happened because the shoulder fit was tight. Maybe the original base (which I didn't use) had a high point for the butt.

 

[David Spencer]

I had exactly the same problem and solved it with a rock just as you did. Don't know why it happened because the shoulder fit was tight. Maybe the original base (which I didn't use) had a high point for the butt.

That's interesting. Mine didn't have a base supplied.
The arms aren't a great fit, which is a mistake when that is clearly an important consideration.

 

[David Spencer]

I hope the glue sets and holds the wrist in place