Poste Militaire's 90mm French Dragoon.

[Donald445566]

Hello,

I'm about to paint Ray Lamb's 90mm French Dragoon. In the August 1976 edition of Military Modelling, Graham Bickerton said he undercoated a "light colour paint". I was wondering if someone could help me and point me in the direction of the paint Graham used. I'm thinking it must of been Humbrol Enanmel Sand 63. Since in the 70s modeller used enamels. Any help would be very much appreciated.

Donald.

 

[arj]

Hi Donald,

If you read the full article, Graham states that he undercoated the horse with thin matt white spray coats until he achieved a smooth white surface (p. 488). He then went on to paint in oils, describing the mixes that he used.

Cheers,
Andrew

 

[Nap]

Hi Donald

That’s a great piece to have and a great article as reference

Do start a V bench thread when you get started

PM me if you need help or questions

Nap

 

[Civilwar 100]

I have this one in the display cabinet, built and painted in the colours of the 22nd Reg after seeing the article above, a joy to paint.

Barry

 

[Nap]

I have this one in the display cabinet, built and painted in the colours of the 22nd Reg after seeing the article above, a joy to paint.

Barry

Hi Barry

Do share the artwork ...a fine piece to own

Nap

 

[Civilwar 100]

Nap
Well here I go ...my first picture post.

Barry

 

[Nap]

Hi Barry

That looks good , like that green and the horse colour

Ref pics ..sorted it but do not hesitate to PM me if you want help

Great to see what gems are in your cabinets

Nap

 

[Donald445566]

Hello Barry,

I did paint the figurine myself about a year ago, but suddenly realized I had painted the horse the wrong colour. French Dragoon's rode bay horses the were sandy in colour. I stripped the paint off the horse and I'm going to paint it the colour Graham Bickerton as done in the 1976 Military Modelling Magazine. I'm trying to find reference works on bay horses. Any help would be very much appreciated.

PS Bary, nicely painted.

 

[Nap]

Hi Donald

These might help









Nap

 

[Donald445566]

Thank you Nap, much appreciated.