WIP Critique Le Boudin

[Briggsy]

That looks like it'll be a nice little project Simon, love the Foreign Legion subject myself. Looking forward to watching this develop.
Cheers
Chris.

Many thanks Chris, must admit the Legion holds a mystique all of its own, some very interesting subjects.

Cheers Simon

 

[Briggsy]

Hi Simon

You sneaky monkey

Great subject and a good start ...the cummerbunds colour adds to the overall look

Looking forward to seeing more on this piece

Don’t you go joining the FFL either

Have fun

Nap

Cheers Kev, the colour scheme is interesting, the fringed eppulets as well.

I reckon if I had known back in 1981 how the British Armed Forces were going to be sold down the river I would have been tempted. Mind you I generally ended up stood in the corridor during French lessons at school so the language might have been a barrier.

Cheers Simon

 

[Briggsy]

A fair bit of progress on my Legionnaire, the body of the tunic along with cummerbund and belt have been added and most of the body of the kepi blanc, still got the peak to add. Oh and of course the arms are yet to be made.

I have purposely made the tunic a little loose fitting to illustrate that the Legion didn't get the newest or best of what was issued. Often making do with archaic kit, but always being well turned out.



Images are thumbnails nails so click for a larger image if needed.

Cheers Simon

 

[Merryweather]

Nice going
what did you use for the ribbed belt?

 

[MalcC]

Looking good. As Steve would say Ruck on.

Malc

 

[Malkie]

This is coming along very nicely, a tribute to your skill and imagination.

Malkie

 

[Briggsy]

Nice going
what did you use for the ribbed belt?

Cheers Neil, the belt is the foil from a bottle of red wine, not the old lead/pewter foil but the newer stuff that's a bit plasticy, if that's even a word. I use it for most straps and belts it also gives me an excuse to keep buying wine!!!!

Cheers Simon

 

[Briggsy]

Looking good. As Steve would say Ruck on.

Malc

Thanks Malc, yeah shame Steve felt the need to go but such is life, so yeah ruck on.

Cheers Simon

 

[Briggsy]

This is coming along very nicely, a tribute to your skill and imagination.

Malkie

Many thanks Malkie, the skill is more stubbornness and long years of practice. I learnt a long time ago not to try and overthink the process, just crack on and tinker till it looks right and hey if it isn't quite what I had in mind but looks OK I'm happy with it.

Cheers Simon

 

[Malkie]

I believe that is probably my problem I overthink things and make them seem a lot simpler than they actually are. I forget my trembling hands and
aging eyesight but hey ho I will persevere.

Malkie

 

[Nap]

Hi Briggsy

Nice update on this , good work on the cummerbund and the looseness of the shirt works well ....figures going to look the biz

Will you give him a weapon or as your reference ?

A bearded fellow as well as it’s maker ......what better reference could there be

For me your the example of a Modeller enjoying what he does , trying new things and constantly learning .....and sharing

You keep tinkering

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Merryweather]

Cheers Neil, the belt is the foil from a bottle of red wine, not the old lead/pewter foil but the newer stuff that's a bit plasticy, if that's even a word. I use it for most straps and belts it also gives me an excuse to keep buying wine!!!!

Cheers Simon

Aha, interesting. I have always rejected that stuff because it's NOT lead. Maybe I will have to revise my opinion. Cheers

 

[Briggsy]

I believe that is probably my problem I overthink things and make them seem a lot simpler than they actually are. I forget my trembling hands and
aging eyesight but hey ho I will persevere.

Malkie

LOL, I try not to think as often as possible, it avoids all sorts of complications! So far my eyes and hands are standing up to the challenge but then I'm only 60.

Cheers Simon

 

[clubcat]

It is always interesting to see how "non typical" materials are being used to such good effect, which, I suppose reinforces the idea that maybe anything goes if it works. Good work, Simon
Melanie

 

[Briggsy]

It is always interesting to see how "non typical" materials are being used to such good effect, which, I suppose reinforces the idea that maybe anything goes if it works. Good work, Simon
Melanie

Cheers Melanie, I like using paper and foil because I can get consistent thickness and straight lines which I struggle with using putty. It works for me and I'm given to understand that Sid Horton did very similar things, if it was good enough for him then I'm happy to copy.

Cheers Simon

 

[Briggsy]

Aha, interesting. I have always rejected that stuff because it's NOT lead. Maybe I will have to revise my opinion. Cheers

Like my comment above to Melanie, if it works it's good, I doubt it would stand up to the stresses of mold making but that's never going to be an issue.

Cheers Simon

 

[BRAN]

This is a subject that is particularly close to my heart, my father spent a few years in the legion and he used to sing me this song "Tiens voilà du boudin....". So I'm going to follow this subject with great interest. Thanks for sharing Briggs.

 

[theBaron]

I'm getting caught up, Simon, and this is another great project from you! Watching closely for tips that I can steal

The discussion of foil and paper for details reminds me of a pair of figures I have in progress for my "Berlin 1910" collection. It's a pair of vice-admirals from the Imperial Navy. One is Hecker & Goros, which I know because he was in his original packing. The other I think is H&G, but the casting is very crisp and detailed, in any case. Well, for all the nicely sculpted detail, neither figure had the cuff lace on his coat. It definitely should be there; the H&K figure even shows it in the photo. But it's not sculpted on. After several tries painting the cuff stripes by had, I took the advice of my buddy Hershbell (oldtrousers) and I used Tamiya tape to make the lace. The 1mm and 2mm widths are perfect. Never would have thought of it otherwise, because, I'm old-school-"You should be able to paint that free-hand!" "Nope, Use the tape as the lace, knucklehead!"

Looking forward to your next update on this one!

Prost!
Brad

 

[Briggsy]

This is a subject that is particularly close to my heart, my father spent a few years in the legion and he used to sing me this song "Tiens voilà du boudin....". So I'm going to follow this subject with great interest. Thanks for sharing Briggs.

Only too pleased to bring back the memories for you and thanks for your interest.

I remember an old uncle of my mother's, he served in the British Army in WWII and Korea, but he always had the music of the Legion on in his car for some reason.

Cheers Simon

 

[Briggsy]

I'm getting caught up, Simon, and this is another great project from you! Watching closely for tips that I can steal

The discussion of foil and paper for details reminds me of a pair of figures I have in progress for my "Berlin 1910" collection. It's a pair of vice-admirals from the Imperial Navy. One is Hecker & Goros, which I know because he was in his original packing. The other I think is H&G, but the casting is very crisp and detailed, in any case. Well, for all the nicely sculpted detail, neither figure had the cuff lace on his coat. It definitely should be there; the H&K figure even shows it in the photo. But it's not sculpted on. After several tries painting the cuff stripes by had, I took the advice of my buddy Hershbell (oldtrousers) and I used Tamiya tape to make the lace. The 1mm and 2mm widths are perfect. Never would have thought of it otherwise, because, I'm old-school-"You should be able to paint that free-hand!" "Nope, Use the tape as the lace, knucklehead!"

Looking forward to your next update on this one!

Prost!
Brad

That made me chuckle, that Tamiya tape is very good stuff. My approach on this is similar to the path of least resistance, or in my case path of least effort! I struggle making lace and belts etc from putty, this way I at least get straight edges.

I remember H&G kits being very nice, well sculpted and cast, I never have got round to painting one. They did German Colonial Troops or Marines, can't quite remember that I always liked.

It will be I teresting to see more of your work on here.

Cheers Simon