WIP Napoleonic Old Guard at Bay, Ellie´s miniatures art box

[juan antonio perez]

Hello my friends, sorry by delay
Here are some photos of progress of the painting work, The work is near to be finished
I hope you like
regards

 

[Joe55]

Looking good Juan !

Joe

 

[juan antonio perez]

Thanks Joe

 

[ometz]

Exceptional work on a beautifully sculpted figure.

 

[ChaosCossack]

Lovely paint work. Well done.

Colin

 

[Bootneck]

Stunning Juan. Ian will be over the moon with this one.
Looking forward to seeing it in the flesh.

Peter.

 

[megroot]

excellent job.
Very sharp painting on the flag.

Marc

 

[Ybrossculpts]

That's is a sweet looking piece. Excellent stuff.

 

[MCPWilk]

Superb artistry.

Mike

 

[Graham]

I got one of these at Figure World, it is a very nice figure. Just hope I can do it justice.

 

[ellie]

My thanks goes out to Juan he always does a great job and yet again he has done it on this one. and thank you for all the kind comments guys. Pete you will see him soon mate going to look good on the stand at Euro. Graham I'm sure you will do a good job on the flag just take your time it will be worth it.

Cheers Guys

Ian

www.elliesminiatures.com

 

[Edorta]

It looks really good Juan Antonio, but I must say that the flag engraving, is not much accurate about some details, especially considering the scale ( 75mm)


Military miniatures painted by Eduardo Garcia

 

[ellie]

Thanks for the Photo Eduardo, I think you mean the Font on some of the letters are a little wrong this was pointed out to us after the master had been cast.so was a little out of my control it is an easy fix with paint I think. but it does not detract from the work both Juan & Moz put into it.

Ian

www.elliesminiatures.com

 

[smudger1960]

Lovely piece of work,I love the blue painting

 

[juan antonio perez]

Hello and thanks to everybody for all your words for my painting work.
In order of details, Eduardo Garcia I have to say that I have not problems for painting more details and freehands, but there are ribbons sculpted on the flag abd there are not enough details for painting, If I paint ribbons and freehands near of parts sculpted theyíi not be realistic, the 3d of sculpted parts will not be in compliance with my paintiong ribbons, It would be better painting all the details and freehands on the flag or it would be better that all the details and freehands were sculpted.
I show you a example of a figure thata I painted for a private collector. All FreeHand are poainted by me with the best details.
They are 54 mm figures and they are very old pieces, not very well sculpted.
Is only a example of my work for understanding what I say.

 

[Gaudin]

I think you mean the Font on some of the letters are a little wrong this was pointed out to us after the master had been cast.

There are also difference in wreaths and ribbons, as well as a border of central triangle. However - is this THE flag? Did they only have one or were there several flags - is there a room for variation>?

In truth, the relief on the flag can always be shaven off and freehand will save the day.

 

[ellie]

So much controversy over the flag that was taken from art work. As Gaudiam says you can strip the letters back and free hand it. or just paint it. Juan thanks for showing your free hand skills. the lady looks fantastic well done mate.

Cheers

Ian

www.elliesminiaatures.com

 

[Gaudin]

Unfortunately, historical miniature seems to be at a dichotomy of two directions - accuracy and artistic/popular. People tend to choose a direction and get passionate about ( hence clashes that we observe so many times), rather investing effort into merging both. And its OK. Discussion is good.

This flag is not the best of Moz'es creations, sadly, on close inspection.

 

[juan antonio perez]

This is the flag I have used as a reference and the most similar to the figure

 

[Colin_Fraser]

Nice paint job.

I think you need to paint a small bit of red in the bottom right of the flag to complete the diamond, even if it means the letters on the inscription wouldn't fit.