Metal Models, 23rd Regt of Dragoons, Sapeur, 1808

[Viking Bob]

Just finished this from Metal Models 54mm.
I have had this one for a while and has sat on the reserve bench for long enough,
time to get him painted, oils for the flesh and acrylics for the rest.
Hope you like him.




Thanks for looking.

 

[MoboSchreuder]

Wonderful work and very nice painting

Mobo

 

[megroot]

Beautifull paintwork.

marc

 

[Viking Bob]

Wonderful work and very nice painting

Mobo

Beautifull paintwork.

marc

Mobo and Marc, thank you both for your comments, really appreciated.

 

[Viking Bob]

I think I have made a mistake with the cords around the bearskin cap. I assumed it was white but on further looking it may be red. Will have sort this out now.

 

[Warren SMITH]

Nice work... I do like the metal models range

 

[Viking Bob]

Nice work... I do like the metal models range

Thanks Warren, yes they are a lovely range and done quite a few now.
Thanks for the comment.

 

[Warren SMITH]

Hi Bob, just had a look at mine and I did the cords red,

 

[Viking Bob]

Hi Bob, just had a look at mine and I did the cords red,

I have researched further and from a fellow Pf member. Although red was regulation, white was also worn.
I will try to post a picture.

 

[Viking Bob]

Sapeur of Dragoons

 

[Tonton]

Nice, crisp painting. But how do you manage a catchlight on 54mm figures, Bob? It’s as much as I can do to get the pupils done.

Jeff

 

[Viking Bob]

Nice, crisp painting. But how do you manage a catchlight on 54mm figures, Bob? It’s as much as I can do to get the pupils done.

Jeff

Thank you Jeff, apart from using a head loupe, I use a very fine paint brush and white oil paint.
The secret is dipping the brush in to the paint and taking it out quickly, you should end up with a small amount of paint in a small line, then carefully place the tip of the paint on the pupil, As long as you are careful it should work.
Hope that helps.

 

[John Bowery]

Not on the reserve bench anymore. Nicely done all around.
Cheers
John

 

[Viking Bob]

Not on the reserve bench anymore. Nicely done all around.
Cheers
John

Thank you John, I think he has made the first team and should be man of the match.

 

[arkangelo]

Nice work, Bob. Greetings.

Ark

 

[Viking Bob]

Nice work, Bob. Greetings.

Ark

Thank you very much Ark.
Best regards

 

[Nap]

Hi Bob

That's a nice looking figure ..sappers are a great subject , colourful as well with the facing colour

The white cords look good

Agree with Jeff ...don't know how you leggy painters do catchlight so in this scale so all credit to you , cheers for explaining your method ...

For interest on my busts I use a 3/0'brush and WSO titanium ..a tiny bit on end and away you go .....holding your breath in my case !!!

Thanks for sharing

Nap

 

[Viking Bob]

Hi Bob

That's a nice looking figure ..sappers are a great subject , colourful as well with the facing colour

The white cords look good

Agree with Jeff ...don't know how you leggy painters do catchlight so in this scale so all credit to you , cheers for explaining your method ...

For interest on my busts I use a 3/0'brush and WSO titanium ..a tiny bit on end and away you go .....holding your breath in my case !!!

Thanks for sharing

Nap

Cheers Nap, I can't hold my breath for long so it's just as well the eyes are varnished and no alcohol the day before painting helps.

 

[Warren SMITH]

I use the tip of a needle, and oil paint... acrylic dries way to fast... But on a 54mm figure, that is very impressive...

 

[Cannonball]

Lovely job Bob. Great work on the eyes and super neat paintwork.

Neal