Completed Private Ezra Reiner, 16th U.S. Infantry, Spanish American War, 1892 - Series 77 miniatures, 77mm Met

[KenBoyle]

Private Ezra Reiner, 16th U.S. Infantry, Spanish American War, 1898

Yet another Series 77. However this is a true 77mm figure and not 90mm. There was a 90mm version of this figure, in a slightly different pose, released by Pat Bird, but I was never able to procure a copy. I believe the 90mm figure is the better of the two, but this 77mm version is still quite nice.

The only change I made was to leave off the tin cup attached to the canteen. It looked like a 54mm version and was way too small. The face leaves a bit to be desired but still paints up reasonably well.

In addition I decided to paint the trousers in khaki instead of light blue as per kit instructions. The uniform was in a transitional period at this time to an all khaki version and a mix of the old and new was common place.

All painting was done, as usual, in acrylics. The base was a mix of epoxy putty, stones and twigs from the garden and static grass.

Thanks for looking,

Ken

 

[Warren SMITH]

Very well done... it certainly doesnt look like a poor cousin of the 90mm piece.. the face look amazing..

 

[KenBoyle]

Very well done... it certainly doesnt look like a poor cousin of the 90mm piece.. the face look amazing..

Thanks Warren! Much appreciated.

Cheers,
Ken

 

[Noel Walker]

cut my teeth on Series 77 and did paint the 90mm version. That is a really nice job you've done

 

[clrsgt]

Very nice job Ken. I must admit that I'd forgotten this one, but I did paint the 90mm version a long time ago.

 

[MoboSchreuder]

Beautiful work and painting, very nice Ken

Mobo

 

[Chris Oldfield]

Another lovely piece Ken - I like the suntanned effect on the flesh areas, shading & blending on the blue shirt, & great groundwork too.
A worthy modern rendition of an older figure, it just shows what quality went into these castings when originally released.

 

[Viking Bob]

Ken, excellent painting of the face, the whole figure looks great.

 

[Nap]

Hi Ken

Another really good looking paint

Do like the choice of colours as well , good natural pose

These series 77 are great to see painted up ....just wish I could have afforded them when they came out !!

Were there any mounted pieces ?

Look forward to seeing more from you

Be good to see the painted ones so far together

Happy benchtime

Stay safe

Nap

 

[misfit151]

Hi Ken you are really on a roll with these beauties...great stuff.. . Mike

 

[oldtrousers]

Another great job, Ken!

Scott

 

[KenBoyle]

cut my teeth on Series 77 and did paint the 90mm version. That is a really nice job you've done

Thanks very much Noel!

Cheers,
Ken

 

[KenBoyle]

Very nice job Ken. I must admit that I'd forgotten this one, but I did paint the 90mm version a long time ago.

Thanks Mike! The later 77mm releases got less attention than the 90's but were cheaper so I was able to afford them. Never thought I be painting some of them 43 years later.

Cheers,
Ken

 

[KenBoyle]

Beautiful work and painting, very nice Ken

Mobo

Thanks Mobo! Wish I had your talent for the background buildings, so I just go for simple.

Cheers,
Ken

 

[KenBoyle]

Another lovely piece Ken - I like the suntanned effect on the flesh areas, shading & blending on the blue shirt, & great groundwork too.
A worthy modern rendition of an older figure, it just shows what quality went into these castings when originally released.

Thanks Chris! I appreciate the comments. I agree on the quality of the castings. Pat Bird was ahead of his time back then.

Cheers,
Ken

 

[KenBoyle]

Ken, excellent painting of the face, the whole figure looks great.

Thanks Bob! This was a fun figure to revisit.

Cheers,
Ken

 

[KenBoyle]

Hi Ken

Another really good looking paint

Do like the choice of colours as well , good natural pose

These series 77 are great to see painted up ....just wish I could have afforded them when they came out !!

Were there any mounted pieces ?

Look forward to seeing more from you

Be good to see the painted ones so far together

Happy benchtime

Stay safe

Nap

Thanks Nap! Affordability is why I had the 77mm figure from back then and not the 90mm. I got my collection of 90's within the last 15 years.

I think there were three mounted figures in the 90mm series that I recall, although one was a figure standing next to the horse. American Revolution, Civil War (standing) and a mountain man.
The old web site from the first person to buy the masters and molds is still out there. www.series77.com A great trip down memory lane.

Cheers,
Ken

 

[KenBoyle]

Hi Ken you are really on a roll with these beauties...great stuff.. . Mike

Thanks Mike! I've got many more to do, but I'm taking a break to work on some Oniria 36mm kits.

Cheers,
Ken

 

[KenBoyle]

Another great job, Ken!

Scott

Thanks Scott! Much appreciated.

Cheers,
Ken

 

[TERRYSOMME1916]

Great stuff Ken, I was a Series 77 fan and I am loving this, seeing these old figures given the modern day treatment, I just hope that you keep them coming.
terry