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[Jason W.]

Here's some figures I built over the summer.

First one is a soldier of the 114th Pennsylvania( Zouaves d'Afrique )as he may have appeared in the spring of 1865. It was inspired by Alfred Waud's eyewitness drawing of the them marching through the streets of Petersburg In April of 1865. After the '63 campaigns the 114th was designated as headquarters guard for the Army of the Potomac. With that, I wanted to give him a cleaner/neater appearance than the average soldier.

What struck me was the look of these campiagn harden troops. Note the muskets stuck in crook of the knapsack and shoulder. A trait that is very French. You'll see this practice in several paintings and illustraitions of French troops in the mid to late 19th century. This shows what a huge influence Europe, especially France, had on the American military drill, uniforms and traits.

He's an original. Built with wire armature and Magic Sculp. Head is from Hornet and the weapon is from Wolf. Painted with Acrylics.

Thanks for looking.

 

[yeo_64]

VERY NICE,Jason !!!! I was wondering why you posted the thread 3 times in a row. Now I know ! Thanks for taking the effort to show us the source of your inspiration,Jason. Cheers !
Kenneth.

 

[Jason W.]

Here's another~

This one a soldier of the 41st New York De Kalb Regiment 1861.

Original- Built with Magic Sculp. Painted in acrylics. Head from Historex.
Musket from Michael Roberts sculpted by our own Gary Dombrowski

This one is a British Soldier of the 37th Regiment of Foot in the AWI.
Original- Built with Magic Sculp. Painted in acrylics. Head from Historex.
Musket from Michael Roberts sculpted by Gary Dombrowski.

 

[Jason W.]

Thanks Kenneth!

Sorry about the two other postings. I was trying to down size the first picture, as it was too large. Everytime I adjusted the pic, it posted a new thread.

 

[yeo_64]

WOW,Jason,VERY NICE !!! You certainly are PROLIFIC,my friend. Cheers !
Kenneth.

 

[m@rp]

Hi Jason,

Very good paint job. I like it.
I saw several models of yours on the recent report on Chicago show (a report of Joe Hudson on his webpage)
Keep up the good work

Pascal
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[Manfred]

You clearly didn't waste summertime

I like all three.
Was it difficult to sculpt the crossed arms on the Zouave?

 

[Dan Morton]

Wonderful job, Jason! I particularly like the Zouave!

All the best,
Dan

 

[Sambaman]

Jason, STELLAR work! Your acrylics technique is fantastic. Thanks for sharing, keep up the good work!

Jay H.
OKC

 

[Jason W.]

Originally posted by ManfredL@Oct 22 2005, 03:51 AM

Was it difficult to sculpt the crossed arms on the Zouave?

Thanks guys!

Manfred,
No, not that difficult. I fleshed-out both arms then sculpted the right hand. When cured, I sculpted the right arm then the left, "tucking" the left arm folds under the right hand.

 

[Jason W.]

Another pic~

 

[Roc]

Jason, my friend, superb work, beautifully sculpted and well painted, I particularly like the British soldier.

Will any of these go commercial?


Keep up the good work.

Cheers
Roc.

 

[megroot]

Jason,

What an amazing sculpting and painting. I think i'm gonna take the magic sculp out of the desklayer.
There is more interesting things then the great manufacture's are selling.

Marc

 

[Uruk-Hai]

Well youve been busy during summer, Jason!
I like the Zouave the best, especially his jacket and the folds for the arms.

Cheers

 

[Jim Patrick]

Hey Jason, saw these at Chicago and man you have really outdone yourself! Most of us know and understand that rarely does a picture do a figure justice and this is certianly the case with Jason. You have to see the pieces in the flesh to really appreciate all the work that goes into it. Wish I woulda had the chance to meet ya but there's always another show.

Jim Patrick

 

[thegoodsgt]

Awesome sculpting as usual, Jason. I've always thought that sculpting folded arms would be one of the more complicated tasks one could undertake. You pulled it off expertly!

 

[btavis]

Bravo Jason. I wished I could have been in Chicago to see your work.

 

[captnenglish]

Jason,
I saw these on Joe Hudson's Chicago gallery and I love them they are terrific. I thought the one figure was 41st NYVI figure, and as I said on the other thread, I guess the gauntlet is dropped and now I have finish my 41st NYVI figure; which you were such a big help on.

 

[callum]

Stunning work Jason.

Regards Callum.

 

[nagashino]

Hi Jason

These are truly excellent. What else have you got back there?


Cheers, and thanks for sharing the pictures with us over this side of the Atlantic.

Phil