Briggsy
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Cheers Malc, haven't started on the body yet but things seem to be going OK so far.
Cheers Simon
Completed Pegaso French Zouave 1866-1885
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Cheers Malc, haven't started on the body yet but things seem to be going OK so far.
Cheers Simon
Briggsy
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I managed a couple of hours this morning and a few last night before getting well and truly Granddaughterd this afternoon.
The accoutrements are getting painted first so I don't rush them at the end as I have a tendancy to do. The tassle for his headdress is done as are his backpack, haversack with bayonet and his waterbottle. I've kept everything fairly muted and dull, I want to try and keep it all.like this and decide on any changes or enhancements once he is complete.
A full on day of being Granddaughterd again tomorrow, which means I'll be too knackered to paint tomorrow night.
Cheers Simon
The accoutrements are getting painted first so I don't rush them at the end as I have a tendancy to do. The tassle for his headdress is done as are his backpack, haversack with bayonet and his waterbottle. I've kept everything fairly muted and dull, I want to try and keep it all.like this and decide on any changes or enhancements once he is complete.
A full on day of being Granddaughterd again tomorrow, which means I'll be too knackered to paint tomorrow night.
Cheers Simon
Briggsy
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Rocco82
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Awesome mate. Great start! The face is looking nice. Nice balance in tones. Bit of life in the cheeks.
Good move painting it all it parts total certain level then adjusting if needs be. Yeah looking great for your first 75!
Briggsy
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Cheers Rocco, I keep looking at figures on line and thinking wow so much detail, then I realise it's about twice the size of what I normally paint. Only trouble I can see from.it is they take loads of room in an already crowded cabinet.
Cheers Simon
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That's true. Never thought of that. Maybe some meticulous cabinet rearrangement
Perhaps buy another cabinet for dedicated larger work?
I'm looking this morning at an old under the bed storage box I thing on wheels funny enough. I'm thinking about converting it into a wall cabinet. It has good length but not much depth which I think is ideal for display.
Cheers!
Briggsy
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Oh I did some drastic cabinet rearrangement a few months ago and got shot of about 10 sizeable dioramas, probably 3 to 4 years work. Still crowded on there though. Wheelie box sounds like a good idea.
Cheers Simon
Briggsy
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tha machine is rolling again,looks good hé,great start
Mario
Cheers Mario, no painting today my Granddaughter is far too demanding and I'm rapidly running out of energy.
Cheers Simon
Redcap
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Great start on one of my favourite Pegaso kits as the face has so much character.
Gary
Gary
Briggsy
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Cheers Gary, I can't be absolutely sure but this may be my first Pegaso, I was painting flats when they were at their height. The face is wonderfully expressive, I'm glad you like it.
Cheers Simon
Hi Simon
You thought you’d escaped me ....hah!....wrong ......this is a nice figure and subject , the scale works well for you mate
A great start on the head and equipment
Following with interest
Have FUN @ the bench
Nap
You thought you’d escaped me ....hah!....wrong ......this is a nice figure and subject , the scale works well for you mate
A great start on the head and equipment
Following with interest
Have FUN @ the bench
Nap
Briggsy
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Nah mate I've been waiting for the inevitable, especially after my comment on your Napoleon dude! Thanks for your encouragement, I am enjoying this but there's just so much figure to paint!
Cheers Steve, when I first contacted you I was under the misapprehension it was 54mm, that'll teach me to read the descriptions properly. I am enjoying it though, thanks for your kind words.
Cheers Simon
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Glad you're enjoying it Simon. It is a beautiful figure, but I just couldn't see myself slinging any paint in its direction in the foreseeable future (if indeed at all), so it's great to see it starting to come to life in your capable hands. One would never guess that you haven't done 75s before.
- Steve
Briggsy
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Many thanks Steve, but reserve judgement I've only done the little bits so far!
Speaking of which I painted the rifle today, sorry about the picture I can't even get something straight and Flat in focus, even with the phone doing all the work!
Also managed to start on the figure itself, just the boots and gaiters so far. Every version of this I have seen has white trousers so I thought I'd buck the trend and do red, but I have done a few of those lately so white they will be. So rather than the blue/black or white gaiters I opted for the madder red ones that were apparently worn in Tonkin and Madagascar.
Cheers Simon
Hi Simon
Nice updates , like the gaiter colour , good contrast with the trousers
Liking that crocodile clip ....lol
Look forward to seeing more
Happy benchtime
Nap
Nice updates , like the gaiter colour , good contrast with the trousers
Liking that crocodile clip ....lol
Look forward to seeing more
Happy benchtime
Nap
Briggsy
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eppi
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Hi Simon,
everything well done, I like the wood effect on the rifle (I'm never satisfied when I paint wood ...).
But ... how can you guys make so many, nice models?
I'm struggling with my three pieces since ... so much time!
Wait for new wip!
everything well done, I like the wood effect on the rifle (I'm never satisfied when I paint wood ...).
But ... how can you guys make so many, nice models?
I'm struggling with my three pieces since ... so much time!Wait for new wip!
