WIP Private Mississippi Infantry 1861

[MalcC]

Hi Rick.

My thoughts too, they are too thick as well as long, and I think there's one missing, allowing for a couple to be hidden under
straps/belt.
I'll have to thin them down in the painting process.

Malc

 

[Nap]

Hi Rick.

My thoughts too, they are too thick as well as long, and I think there's one missing, allowing for a couple to be hidden under
straps/belt.
I'll have to thin them down in the painting process.

Malc

Looking at the bust , think I might be tempted to add the lacing with very thin magisculpt, the references show a total of 7 on the DT image , on the one in the first post ( Quartermaster Stores ) shows 9

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[MalcC]

Looking at the bust , think I might be tempted to add the lacing with very thin magisculpt, the references show a total of 7 on the DT image , on the one in the first post ( Quartermaster Stores ) shows 9

Happy benchtime

Nap

Sounds like a sensible plan.
Saying that, please see the post below.

Malc

 

[MalcC]

I've just come across this photo of the jacket showing 7 strips of lacing with them getting smaller in length going down.
Still a bit narrower than represented on the model.



Malc

 

[NigelR]

I really like the face and I am enjoying seeing your research into the stripes. This is the sort of thing I spend days (and many hours on the internet) fretting about, so it's good to see I am not the only one. But it's part of the fun for me....

 

[MalcC]

I really like the face and I am enjoying seeing your research into the stripes. This is the sort of thing I spend days (and many hours on the internet) fretting about, so it's good to see I am not the only one. But it's part of the fun for me....

Same for me, I like to learn a bit of the history surrounding the figure I'm working on.
In this case there seem to be some variations of the jacket.

Malc

 

[F Troop]

Same for me, I like to learn a bit of the history surrounding the figure I'm working on.
In this case there seem to be some variations of the jacket.

Malc

You can just about count on variations with any civil war uniform especially militia. I always try to find a period photo of the unit to work from. Reenactors are not always reliable.
On my Rhode Island figure I've found about 5 or 6 variations of the officer's uniform working from photographs. Leads me to believe the officers of the 1st & 2nd Rhode Island had their "Burnside Shirts" tailored to their own particular design. Can't wait to get him and get started.

 

[Steve headley]

Hi Malc well I’m a bit late to this thread . You have made a great start to the figure have to say it’s one of my favourites from the set so far.
We did a bit of research on him and came up with various combinations, so we went with the D T version as it seems like others have said their is various uniforms from the early part of the war.

The good thing is he can be converted if so desired. But this as is makes a great subject. Other projects in the pipeline will also make interesting subjects the next up is a 3 piece vignette. The figures will br available separately or as the set. It’s from the union side of the war. And is being sculpted by Greg.

This will be next month we think so keep an eye open for this one.

Keep up the great work Malc watching with great interest.

Steve

TFB Miniatures Team

 

[MalcC]

You can just about count on variations with any civil war uniform especially militia. I always try to find a period photo of the unit to work from. Reenactors are not always reliable.
On my Rhode Island figure I've found about 5 or 6 variations of the officer's uniform working from photographs. Leads me to believe the officers of the 1st & 2nd Rhode Island had their "Burnside Shirts" tailored to their own particular design. Can't wait to get him and get started.

Looking forward to seeing what you do with the Rhode Island figure.

Malc

 

[MalcC]

Hi Malc well I’m a bit late to this thread . You have made a great start to the figure have to say it’s one of my favourites from the set so far.
We did a bit of research on him and came up with various combinations, so we went with the D T version as it seems like others have said their is various uniforms from the early part of the war.

The good thing is he can be converted if so desired. But this as is makes a great subject. Other projects in the pipeline will also make interesting subjects the next up is a 3 piece vignette. The figures will br available separately or as the set. It’s from the union side of the war. And is being sculpted by Greg.

This will be next month we think so keep an eye open for this one.

Keep up the great work Malc watching with great interest.

Steve

TFB Miniatures Team

I like the DT version and mine will be based along those lines, but as you say he can easily be converted by those who wish to.
A three piece Vignette, wow, sounds very interesting, and I look forward to seeing it.

I've got a bit of a busy week ahead, so fingers crossed I can post an update on my progress next week.

Malc

 

[Steve headley]

Good news after seeing the Mississippi Rifles (the Officer in Green ) we have decided to add it to our ACW list of figures to do. It’s different and will be a great addition to the range. We are working on the vignette at the moment but it will be the next one up from Greg after he finishes the vignette.

We also have a list of others that have been sent to us by customers so this series is going to run for a while yet .

Steve

TFB Miniatures Team

 

[F Troop]

Good news after seeing the Mississippi Rifles (the Officer in Green ) we have decided to add it to our ACW list of figures to do. It’s different and will be a great addition to the range. We are working on the vignette at the moment but it will be the next one up from Greg after he finishes the vignette.

We also have a list of others that have been sent to us by customers so this series is going to run for a while yet .

Steve

TFB Miniatures Team

Provide an alternate hat/head and you can do either company.

 

[Steve headley]

Good idea I will put it to Greg when the time comes thanks.

Steve

TFB Miniatures Team

 

[eppi]

Hi Malc,

well done, so far!

 

[MalcC]

Progress on this fella is a little slow at the moment, I wanted to paint some of the areas before attaching the arms, so I could concentrate on the jacket.
The haversack and canteen as well as some of the leatherwork has been painted, although I'll add final detailing a bit later on.

For the basecoat of the jacket I've used Scale 75 Rainy Grey, Brown Grey for the basic shadows and strengthened with petroleum grey for the deeper shadows.
Thar Brown was mixed with the base colour for the initial highlights. I've kept the highlights and shadows relatively subtle at the moment,
I'll make adjustments as I progress and add some weathering.
The lacing has been roughly marked out with Antares red, this needs tidying up and detailing.


Please click on the thumbnail for a larger image.

I'm now off to peel the spuds and do some decorating..... no peace for the wicked.

Malc

 

[MalcC]

Continuing on from yesterday, I've continued working on the jacket adding more detail and added some weathering, sadly the photos have washed
some of it out. The leather has also been detailed.


Please click on the thumbnail for a larger image.

Malc

 

[MarquisMini]

Progress on this fella is a little slow at the moment, I wanted to paint some of the areas before attaching the arms, so I could concentrate on the jacket.
The haversack and canteen as well as some of the leatherwork has been painted, although I'll add final detailing a bit later on.

For the basecoat of the jacket I've used Scale 75 Rainy Grey, Brown Grey for the basic shadows and strengthened with petroleum grey for the deeper shadows.
Thar Brown was mixed with the base colour for the initial highlights. I've kept the highlights and shadows relatively subtle at the moment,
I'll make adjustments as I progress and add some weathering.
The lacing has been roughly marked out with Antares red, this needs tidying up and detailing.

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Please click on the thumbnail for a larger image.

I'm now off to peel the spuds and do some decorating..... no peace for the wicked.

Malc

I really like what your are doing with this figure.
It is enjoyable to see these progress pictures.
I am a big fan of Scale 75 paints, especially their Blues .
I think i have every Red available from several Manufacturers, i am never happy with these colors.
Scale 75 ( i do have Antares red) , i have used it few times and not really happy with when it dries out.
I did try Pro Acryl Bold pyrrole red and i can say i am impressed.
As for edges or lace i normally use Khador Red base from Formula P3, it is a nice , live Red .
Anyways, sorry i get excited when there is a subject about a specific color.
Carry on Sir!

 

[MalcC]

The Scale 75 paints are good, I'm getting used to the reds, I may use the orange as a top highlight on the red, as it may produce a
slightly faded look, or maybe a little flesh.

Malc

 

[MarquisMini]

The Scale 75 paints are good, I'm getting used to the reds, I may use the orange as a top highlight on the red, as it may produce a
slightly faded look, or maybe a little flesh.

Malc

I've read somewhere that Flesh is a great color for highlight reds.

 

[Steve headley]

It’s coming along very well indeed Malc, the colours are coming out great. It is a nice figure to paint it’s going to look great alongside your other ACW figures

Steve

TFB Miniatures Team