Officer Mess Dress Skinners Horse C 1910.

[MCPWilk]

Finished half figure is superb. Just needs legs!!

mike

 

[Huw63]

I look forward to seeing more.

in terms of the tunic colour the Saxon Cuirassiers had a similar colour and swralph provided some information as to how he achieved the colour: http://www.planetfigure.com/threads/saxon-heavy-cavalry.115820/

Cheers

Huw

 

[elanlane13]

I'm looking forward to see what you do with this.

 

[mick3272]

I look forward to seeing more.

in terms of the tunic colour the Saxon Cuirassiers had a similar colour and swralph provided some information as to how he achieved the colour: http://www.planetfigure.com/threads/saxon-heavy-cavalry.115820/

Cheers

Huw

Thanks Huw.
Thats the colour I am hoping to aim for.
Mick

 

[mick3272]

I'm looking forward to see what you do with this.

Thanks for looking Rob.
Dont get to excited mate until Ive done it
Mick

 

[mick3272]

Greetings,
Just put the base colours on the Side cap & face, shall try and get the face & shading on the Side cap this afternoon.



Any help or advice welcome
Thanks for looking
Mick

 

[mick3272]

Greetings
I have done some more work on this. Will post a few pics when the camera batteries are charged.
In relation to the picture below what is the your opinion on the Colour of the Buttons.
The Notes on this say the little buttons down the front of the wes git are gold.
I have looked in all my button books and the tunic buttons are Brass / Gilt for officers. but cannot find a Mess Dress Button.
I know mess dress buttons vary a little some silver, some brass with silver motif.
What do you make of the two buttons on the Cuff s and the one on the shoulder boards.

Thanks for any help or advice.
Mick

 

[valiant]

Brass/gilt - same as the lace

 

[mick3272]

Brass/gilt - same as the lace

Thanks Steve

 

[mick3272]

Greetings.
Slight update.
All base colours now on.
The Gold braid is Dark Star Renaissance Gold. I thought this matched the braid on the picture above.
The Mess Jacket itself is Vallejo Yellow Ochre . It has had two thin coats, think it needs one more.
The Wes git collar & cuffs are Black Grey and I will be putting a very very thin dark Prussian blue wash on to give it that velvet look.
Still a lot to do, but getting there.




Thanks for looking comments & advice welcome.

Mick

 

[phil_h]

Nice work so far
Phil

 

[mick3272]

Thanks Phil.
Mick

 

[elanlane13]

Great progress Mick. Will it be ready for Figureworld?

 

[mick3272]

Great progress Mick. Will it be ready for Figureworld?

Hi Rob.
Thank you. It should be done by then, But not sure if it will be going,
I will be travelling up by public transport and not sure at the moment how much room will be left after I have packed my stock.
Thanks
Mick

 

[Viking Bob]

Nice job Mick, keep up the good work.

 

[mick3272]

Thanks Bob.

 

[mick3272]

Greetings.
Well I am going to call this one done.
I did enjoy doing it & would recommend him
for anyone wanting a break from Scarlet & Blue tunics.





Thanks for looking Mick

 

[elanlane13]

He looks great Mick. I like the complexion you have given him, he looks like he has already enjoyed the hospitality of the mess!

 

[mick3272]

He looks great Mick. I like the complexion you have given him, he looks like he has already enjoyed the hospitality of the mess!

Thanks Rob.
I'm pleased you like it and picked up on the face,
My face painting needs a lot more work, but if you were to
look in my cabinet you would see I am getting better.
Thanks for looking & commenting.
Mick

 

[Nap]

Hi Mick

It's good to see this painted up and more importantly you obviously enjoyed the benchtime .

Mine is still primed with the eyes done ..really must get it done ......very very soon

Well done on finishing it and thanks for sharing

See you at FW

Nap