Painting Napoleonic uniform details?

[George123]

Hi Folks,

I am starting a 120mm Napoleonic Grenadier Guard General. I am attaching 3 screenshots of this kit (not mine) and was hoping I could get some tips as far as cutting in gold buttons, and other close in fabric painting you see in these photos? Some very fine lines there. Also in reality I think the gold color is probably closer to brass. Do painters use dry-brushing technique for things like the gold/brass on the collar here?

I also do not have information for the back look/ back colors of this uniform and would like to be accurate. Any help would be appreciated as I do not have books on this yet.

As always many Thanks.

I'm finishing up the Monty bust as I get this going. I'm leaving the arms and legs off for far easier access in painting some details on this Napoleonic figure. I have learned the hard way on that.

Best,

George

 

[arj]

I'm sure someone will come up with full details for this figure.
In the meantime, I came across a side view of this figure:-

Cheers,
Andrew

 

[George123]

Thanks Andrew,

That helps a lot as I wasn't sure where the red began and ended on the back.

And also that those two small things in the box are spurs.

 

[Fantomas]

Général_WALTHER_(1761-1813)

 

[Richard Baxter]

I think that this figure is modelled on General Dorsenne.

 

[Nap]

I think that this figure is modelled on General Dorsenne.

Agree there Richsrd

Here's som pics that might help George ( the actual uniforms are from a company called Empire Costumes )

Nap

 

[Richard Baxter]

Good refs there Kev.

 

[Nap]

Good refs there Kev.

Hopefully of use Richard

I reread it and Geordge has asked questions

1.cutting in gold buttons ....after painting using metallics or NMM I put a wash around buttons

2.gold color is probably closer to brass......a good painter to look at is Ivo Predo ( member here on PF )

3. Do painter dry-brushing technique for things like the gold/brass on the collar here?......personally I don't preferring colour placement to achieve effects

Hopefully others will also answer better !

Nap

 

[George123]

Thanks for the additional references.

 

[Steve Brodie]

I usually paint the gold areas in gloss black first, then the gold colour on top, if the details are complex and shallow mouldings then i use an army painter soft brush and 'buff' it onto the details.

 

[Babelfish]

I usually paint the gold areas in gloss black first, then the gold colour on top.

Good tip that Steve, I do the same with all metal colours (sometimes using matt black, depending). It gives you much better depth & dimension.

- Steve