Completed Critique Polish Winged Hussar 1683

[NickM]

Hi all,

I've finally finished my latest figure - Andrea Miniatures 54mm 'Polish Winged Hussar 1683'.

It's a departure from my normal WWII subjects, but I wanted to have a bash at something with rich colours, patterns and metals. I think it's quite an old kit now, but I found it a pleasure to paint.

Rather than the Polish Lithuanian banner, he's holding one from Prince Alexander Sobieski's Company of Hussars, as seen in Osprey's 'Vienna 1683'.

I've used a combination of oils and Vallejo acrylics. Hope you all like it. Feel free to comment or give me advice for my next figure.

Cheers
Nick

 

[kagemusha]

Hi Nick, very nice work. I can't work 54 mm these days. Tired old eyes

If I may suggest, the feathers would benefit from some stronger hi-lites. Otherwise....all good mate.

Cheers

Ron

 

[billyturnip]

Really nice Nick, I like it it. Is the banner freehand? It looks really good and I like the additions to the groundwork too.

Roger.

 

[NickM]

Hi Ron, cheers for the nice comments. Good advice on the feathers too mate, it should be pretty easy to put a few highlights on there.

Thanks too, Roger. Glad you liked him, mate. Yep, the banner is free-hand, and it was actually a lot of fun to paint that eagle!

 

[FigureLover]

Hi Nick,
was wondering when you were going to post this beauty. Looks great in your photos, picks up all the detail that you have painted in. It does look a little glossy as I know that it isn't this way in the flesh. Great stuff and cant wait to see it at WASMEX
Ben

 

[billyturnip]

Thanks too, Roger. Glad you liked him, mate. Yep, the banner is free-hand, and it was actually a lot of fun to paint that eagle!

Marek, the Chief Officer on the ship I'm on is also very impressed Nick and asked me to let you know.

Roger.

 

[Tecumsea]

Great job Nick on a figure that I don't think I have ever seen painted before-the freehand on the flag is superb, hope this encourages you to do more in this line you're obviously pretty good at it!

Keith

 

[NickM]

Cheers Ben. I reckon it's either the lights I use or camera settings giving it that gloss effect. I'll never get the hang of cameras Seeya soon mate

Thanks again Roger, and to Marek too.

Cheers Keith, I don't think I've ever seen him painted before either. Definitely got more planned, I'm keen to give the Napoleonics a go now. Lots of rich colours and embroidery/braiding - good stuff!

 

[Tecumsea]

Hi Nick-I'm a big fan of the 18th and 19th centuries so look forward to seeing your work,

Keith

 

[Figurenfreund66]

Wooo - that is a great perfect vignette . congrats !

HEndryk

 

[bagelman1952]

Very nicely presented

 

[tiberius57]

Awesome composition, Nick! Each element is placed to create a beautiful display. I love it! A true inspiration!
Cheers,
Zeno

 

[Mark S]

Great work Nick, it's beautifully painted and I love the way you've presented the piece as well.
Superb result.

 

[NickM]

Hendryk, Ken, Zeno and Mark, thanks for the kind comments guys. Much appeciated!
Cheers

 

[Colin_Fraser]

Nice job Nick - particularly on the horse and banners.

Colin

 

[Piotrec]

Fantastic work Nick. I like it a lot!

 

[NickM]

Thanks Colin, glad you like it. The banners were actually a lot of fun, although I painted them after shaping, furling the lead foil. A mate told me afterwards that I could have painted them flat first. Live and learn.

Thanks Piotr, I'm glad you saw my figure. I actually came across your wonderful Victoria Winged Hussar while researching these guys, and used it as a reference.

 

[Aveleira]

Congrats Nick it's nicely done figure indeed!!
For a WWII guy you managed quite well on this figure!
I love it, from the banner to the ground, and the horse... Great!

Regards
Pedro

 

[Joe55]

Beautiful !

Joe

 

[Edorta]

Great work NickM, as others said all in your work is superb, creative and very well displayed. I love it.
I´m really impressed with the flag, specially the fabric stamping.

Military miniatures painted by Eduardo Garcia