WIP Critique Lannes # 2

[Colin_Fraser]

A little bit more today. Work on sash, epaulettes, awards, cuff, bicorne. Lighting is providing a bit of a yellow cast though.

 

[ChaosCossack]

Outstanding my friend. Looks amazing. Really nice in the warm light.

Colin

 

[arj]

The detail that you've achieved is truly outstanding.
Very well done with your speedy bounce-back.

Cheers,
Andrew

 

[Colin_Fraser]

Better pix

 

[Richard Baxter]

Truly outstanding work! If you fancy a version 3, Lannes was Colonel-General of Swiss troops in French service, and wore a red uniform in that role...could be interesting!

 

[pmfs]

Excellent sir!

Cheers,
Pedro.

 

[Colin_Fraser]

Truly outstanding work! If you fancy a version 3, Lannes was Colonel-General of Swiss troops in French service, and wore a red uniform in that role...could be interesting!

No chance Richard. I almost abandonned this one several times but am glad I didn't. Admittedly Lannes' Swiss uniform is impressive but I will be moving on to other projects when this is done. Likely Nelson or Dorsenne. Nelson has an interesting face and lots of cool awards. I have a document signed by Dorsenne and I like the idea of sculpting a 1/6 bearskin.

 

[Viking Bob]

An excellent piece of painting, glad you stuck with it.
Bob

 

[Huw63]

Incredible, magnificent and inspirational. Marvellous.

Cheers

Huw

 

[samson]

Not a history buff but I am liking this a lot . Great job

 

[Richard Baxter]

I look forward to future projects. May I commend Russian General Kutuzov to your attention? Now there's an interesting face!

 

[Colin_Fraser]

I look forward to future projects. May I commend Russian General Kutuzov to your attention? Now there's an interesting face!

Under consideration.

 

[swralph]

Coming along really well now Colin.

 

[ChaosCossack]

Coming down to the short strokes... looking awesome! Probably your best face to date, in both putty and paint.

Colin

 

[Wings5797]

Read the Memoirs of Baron Marbot Colin. He was one of Lannes' ADCs and he describes that assault including the Marshal shaming his staff by grabbing a storming ladder to motivate the troops. Another great character and a great read. What book did you crack?

This is indeed a superb read that suggests many possibilities for figurers and dioramas. I highly recommend it to anyone with an interest in Napolionics.
Keith

 

[Colin_Fraser]

Minimal progress today. Just minor revisions to complete. Feathers will be washed with sepia and black and then re-highlighted for texture. Bicorne tassels just undercoated. All the gold lace needs high highlights with white and naples yellow mix.

 

[Bassman]

Colin,
Great work! Always admire your sculpting talents. The painting is all right too!

Best Regards,
Rod