Metal Models Officer De Dragoons 1870

[Briggsy]

It was nice to take a break from my own creations especially to paint such an elegant well put together figure as this. Though as a metal casting it was a bit heavier than my usual stuff, but I managed not to drop it, at all!

Painted in acrylics from various brands using AK Ultra Matt Varnish as a mixing and thinning medium, the water was just to clean my brush.

Click on the smaller thumbnails for a larger image.

Rather pleased with this one, it was a good buy from my daughter as a christmas present, she does listen.

Cheers Simon

 

[clubcat]

All I can say is, stunning. Beautifully rendered colours. Congratulations
Melanie

 

[Briggsy]

Very many thanks Melanie, I really enjoyed painting this one.

Cheers Simon

 

[marco14]

that is absolute very great work you have done if I see the smaller pictures,that is a big difference
and very beautiful too see mate, up to the next one

Mario

 

[MoboSchreuder]

Beautiful work

Mobo

 

[Rob]

Great result there Simon, he looks really good. It is a wonderful pose.

 

[Nap]

Hi Simon

That looks just really good , a lovely figure , pose good and well painted

Thanks for V bench https://www.planetfigure.com/threads/officer-of-dragoons-franco-prussian-war.635864/

Looking forward to seeing the next

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[MalcC]

Excellent work.

Malc

 

[Rocco82]

Nice work Simon. Layered up nice.
And I see you didn't forget the dirt on the sole of the boot!

 

[Merryweather]

Superb job Simon

 

[housecarl]

A simple figure brought to life.
Very nice Simon.

 

[Briggsy]

Mario, Mobo, Rob, Kev, Malc, Rocco, Merryweather & Housecarl, thank you all very much I am happy it meets with your approval, it was a fun project. So now it's straight onto the next one.

Cheers Simon

 

[akaryu]

French elegance nicely presented! Good job!

Pierre

 

[Briggsy]

French elegance nicely presented! Good job!

Pierre

Thank you most kindly Pierre, I have always liked this particular figure, pleased now that I finally got round to painting it.

Cheers Simon

 

[theBaron]

The cork sprouted!

Nice finish, Simon! I like your colors and especially your metallic technique. I liked your explanation a post or two back about how you're influenced by how you painted flats. Well done!

What's next in the queue?

Prost!
Brad

 

[Briggsy]

The cork sprouted!

Nice finish, Simon! I like your colors and especially your metallic technique. I liked your explanation a post or two back about how you're influenced by how you painted flats. Well done!

What's next in the queue?

Prost!
Brad

Thanks Brad, the metallics still need work I think but it's getting better. As for the next project pop over to the V Bench board and look for the handsome fella in the überrock.

Cheers Simon

 

[Redcap]

These MM subjects are so elegant and full of 'presence' aren't they.

That's another little jewel to add to the collection Simon.

Gary

 

[Briggsy]

These MM subjects are so elegant and full of 'presence' aren't they.

That's another little jewel to add to the collection Simon.

Gary

Indeed they are elegant, some of the best figures on the market IMO despite their age. Many thanks for your kind comment, much appreciated.

Cheers Simon

 

[Billy Dickinson]

Another good one Simon. As a horseman, would he have studs on his boots ? I ask because these days the soles of horse riders boots have to be preferably smooth so the foot comes out of the stirrup more easily. Maybe it was different in those days …
just asking
Billy

 

[Briggsy]

Another good one Simon. As a horseman, would he have studs on his boots ? I ask because these days the soles of horse riders boots have to be preferably smooth so the foot comes out of the stirrup more easily. Maybe it was different in those days …
just asking
Billy

That is a good point that never even crossed my mind, even I'd inaccurate it's done now and staying done, no problem living with my mistakes. It would make sense to have the studs as flat soled leather boots would have no grip on a slick surface. Though from experience I know Ammo Boots take some getting used to if you don't want to topple over, best use is in a tug o war competition not the drill square!

Cheers Simon