WIP Critique Queen's Rangers, FeR Mini, Sword&Brush fig

[ChaosCossack]

Thank you all for the kind words and support and the great reference material... That's what makes this such a great forum!!!!

The paint work is suspended while I work out his little plot of New England... Yes there is a tree... My first shot at scratch building one from wire and putty. Eek!

Terry, I've done a number of FeR's pieces and all including this one have been a joy! Great sculpts, near perfect casting, almost flawless fit... There's not a lick of putty at the shoulder joints and the left hand all but snaps onto the wrist post. Can't really ask for more. Well maybe some Napoleonics or War of 1812 subjects (hint hint Fernando)

Update probably tomorrow

Later

Colin

 

[MarquisMini]

Keep up the great work Colin, you always enlight us with your stuff.
Ps: if Fer's were to produce a Frenchie of the AWI i'll be the first one to buy it.

 

[ChaosCossack]

Keep up the great work Colin, you always enlight us with your stuff.
Ps: if Fer's were to produce a Frenchie of the AWI i'll be the first one to buy it.

I have no doubt in my mind Daniel, no doubt lol

Colin

 

[ChaosCossack]

I'd like to see what he would come up with in the shape of a 95th Rifle at Waterloo... Or a dismounted Chasseur a Cheval in full dress... Russian grenadier at Borodino... Etc etc etc

 

[clrsgt]

Coming along very nicely.

 

[Huw63]

I'd like to see what he would come up with in the shape of a 95th Rifle at Waterloo... Or a dismounted Chasseur a Cheval in full dress... Russian grenadier at Borodino... Etc etc etc

Don't ever ever again forget cuirassiers!!!

 

[bucsfan21]

Colin, Thanks for your review of the FER Kit. That is exactly what I was wanting to know. Appreciate it greatly!

All the Best, Terry Martin-Member of the Atlanta Miniature Figure Society of Atlanta, GA, USA

 

[ChaosCossack]

Update...
Did up a tree out of twisted wire and Magic Sculpt. First attempt at this... don't laugh I tried to put a couple of bullet strikes in the tree for interest sake.


With the figure in place...


Hence the sideways glance

Comments, critiques and helpful hints are most welcome

Colin

 

[ChaosCossack]

Hope the mini review was helpful Terry... to date I haven't had a bad piece from FeR

Colin

 

[Huw63]

That's a splendid looking tree Colin.

Cheers

Huw

 

[billyturnip]

Nice looking figure so far Colin.... tree's not bad either.

 

[tiberius57]

Nice composition, Colin! Love it!
Tree is looking very good as shape and size. Where I think that you need to insist is the bark. Rest is super!
Cheers my friend!
Zeno

 

[ChaosCossack]

Thanks guys , I was thinking of doing the tree as a Silver or Norwegian Maple that absolutely infest the area... there is in fact one in front and one behind my house. Very flat bark with a vertical line grain. Sort of grey ish with a hint of green (seems like a good mix next to the uniform). I scribed the bark pattern and hopefully I can get it to stand out with painting. .. Lots of washes and strong highlighting... otherwise it'll be another layer of putty and deeper scribing.

Thanks again for the support and advice

Colin

 

[pgarri27]

Good to make a tree with ready references. I think it is looking good.

 

[ChaosCossack]

Good to make a tree with ready references. I think it is looking good.

Thanks my friend, the tree was made with the same love/hate feelings I have for the ones in my yards... great shade but messy trees.

Thanks again

Colin

 

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Hey man! This is great ! You got me ordering one.

 

[Wings5797]

Very good work Colin.
Super result on the tree, so realistic.
I like the expression on his face,you have developed a good technique in this area.
Hears to a great finish.
Keith

 

[Viking Bob]

Nice result Colin, love the tree.

 

[Scotty]

That is a cracking tree, well done on the figure as well.