Marshal Ney

[Bassman]

Here's my latest project. It's Marshal Ney, Napoleon's "Bravest of the brave" by Alexandros Models.
This is an excellent sculpt which the detail screams for painting! All done in acrylics with printers ink for the metals. Comments are welcome, and thanks for looking.

Rod

 

[John Bowery]

That is stunning all around and the sash is wonderful.
Cheers
John

 

[Ferris]

Just like a painting, very nice!

Adrian

 

[Nap]

Rod

That just screams artistic talent as Adrian said "ust like a painting" ....lovely work all over.

Have to mention the medals etc ..stunning ...the sash ..how did you get the effect?

Thanks for sharing

Nap

 

[Oda]

Exquisite!Nothing else to add.

Oda.

 

[smudger1960]

Best version I've seen yet,congratulations rod it's a beautiful piece and well painted

 

[megroot]

perfect work.
Now I keep mine far away into the Grey Army.
Marc

 

[Chris Ribchester]

Simply stunning, certainly one to be proud of.

Chris

 

[Edorta]

Great work, I like it. Nice effect in the legion d´honneur band.

Military miniatures painted by Eduardo Garcia

 

[SUPER ANTO]

Simply great. Amazing work.

Congrats!!!!!!!

 

[Bassman]

Many thanks to all for your kind words! It is a fantastic sculpt with wonderful detail. There are several images of Ney showing the sash that helped me decide how to go about it. Sometimes you can overboard on things like that, so you have stop when it looks right. It's basically lighte tones over a mid shadow to start. Then higher lights as needed. If you like the Napoleonics this is a must have. Marc, please paint yours!

 

[phil_h]

I have this bust as well - if I painted mine even half as nice as this I'd consider myself very happy . Beautifully done!
Regards,
Phil

 

[Bournouna]

Hi Rod,

Most beautiful work. I can't believe that you're able to obtain this type of result using acrylics . Can you please share how you painted the gold oak leafs on the uniform. Thank you.

Joel

 

[rossbach]

That's some very good painting going on there. Very expressive face: he looks distracted. Could he be thinking about his trial?

The first thought one gets is: this is a canvas oil painting hanging in a museum. Very convincing rendering of the gold braid and the sash. From what I see it would say you paint in acrylics?

Hmmm............. heavily into Classical Antiquity but the bust reminds me that White Models 90 mm Lasalle on horseback by Borin is waiting in my stash. Inspiring work.

 

[Bassman]

Thanks everyone for the comments. Yes it's acrylics with printers ink for the metals. My formula for the gold lace is a base coat of gold+raw sienna. If there is any sculpted detail I will apply a oil wash of burnt umber. When dry I use a mix of gold+yellow 1to1 ratio + very small touch of scarlet + white. Then if needed add more white for the high highlights. You have to be the judge as you're mixing and how it looks to you. You might have add more yellow if the mix looks too white. It's up to you. I hope this has helped. Thanks again!

Rod

 

[lancer115]

Outstanding! Beautiful craftsmanship exceptional painting....love it. John

 

[Bassman]

Thanks John for your comments.

Rod

 

[John Ballard]

Rod
Outstanding. A very subtle paint job and the shot silk on his sash is terrific.
John

 

[Anastasiya]

Beautiful work, Rod! I posted it in the Alexandros Models page in Facebook ^^

 

[Bassman]

Thank you John and Anastasia for your comments! Yes I saw the post on Alexandros' FB page. Thank you for doing that! I really appreciate it.