Completed Second Empire Infantry Tambour Major 1870

[Briggsy]

Yeah a glutton for punishment, only hardly any gold compared to the last one.

This actually started alongside the Dutch Gardes fella and was going to be another Napoleonic figure, luckily I came to my senses.

I have already done a fair but of work, gaiters and trousers, today I added the bottom of the tunic using Eppis method but using thin plasticard, so it is somewhat experimental. The head is from Figure in Italy and the kepi was kindly supplied by RJ in an exchange of bits and bobs.



He is based on an image I found on Pintrest.



We will see how this works or doesn't together, no pressure then!

Cheers Simon

 

[eppi]

Hi Simon,
How do you find this way of sculpting? And what about the PC strips instead of paper? I tried sometimes ago but I did find them too stiff to manipulate ...
Eager to see how It goes further!
Cheers!

 

[Briggsy]

Hi Simon,
How do you find this way of sculpting? And what about the PC strips instead of paper? I tried sometimes ago but I did find them too stiff to manipulate ...
Eager to see how It goes further!
Cheers!

So far so good, I intend to build the putty up over the plastic to give folds and creases but with a relatively thick guide. I recently read an article about how Sid Horton of Chota Sahib used to do it which made me think of the plastic. I will still use paper for trouser stripes, pockets and insignia, but like I said it's a little experimental at the moment, it may all go horribly wrong.

Also I used the Kneadatite Brown Stuff for the gaiters and trousers, I think in future I will use it for edges or items that need Sharpe creases. It is very stiff but holds its shape very well, more experimentation.

Keep those fingers working mate.

Cheers Simon

 

[MalcC]

Very nice choice, naturally I'm following.

Malc

 

[Nap]

Very nice choice, naturally I'm following.

Malc

Agree there Malc ......this Simon bloke knows his stuff

Can’t wait to see his figures at Bugle Call this year

Stocked upon biscuits and tea ....and a comfy chair

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Nap]

Just a couple of ideas for Simons references for possible future.....just saying ...lol

I love this hobby

Have fun everyone

Nap

 

[Briggsy]

Malc, many thanks mate I shall do my best to entertain, though like I said to Eppi I am experimenting a bit with this so it many come crashing down around my ears!

Kev, you forgot the bacon rolls mate, 95% of the reason I attend!! Thanks for the pictures, have a look at my Pintrest account, I collect reference pictures like a child in a toy shop and would love to do them all but I don't think Methusala (is that spelt right?) lived long enough for that!

Cheers Simon

 

[NigelR]

An interesting project, you are indeed a glutton for punishment!

This actually started alongside the Dutch Gardes fella and was going to be another Napoleonic figure, luckily I came to my senses.

How very dare you! You can't beat Napoleonic......

 

[Nap]

Hi Simon

I’m the same on Pinterest ......as for Bacon Rolls beating me in the reasoning stakes .........I thought it was my good looks that was the 95% ....

Enjoy this build ......

Following

Nap

 

[clubcat]

Another interesting subject, Simon. I'm sure you will do it justice.
I love the Zouave drum major with the crazy hat and loon pants, magnificent.
Melanie

 

[Briggsy]

An interesting project, you are indeed a glutton for punishment!


How very dare you! You can't beat Napoleonic......

Nigel, as much as I love the Napoleonic uniforms I much prefer the later ones, anyway a few years back I got rid of all my Napoleonic Osprey books so I no longer have the reference material I need!

Cheers Simon

 

[Briggsy]

Hi Simon

I’m the same on Pinterest ......as for Bacon Rolls beating me in the reasoning stakes .........I thought it was my good looks that was the 95% ....

Enjoy this build ......

Following

Nap

Don't worry Kev you'll get over it, mind you it's the piss taking I look forward to, especially as I'll bring Dunstan along.

Cheers Simon

 

[Briggsy]

Another interesting subject, Simon. I'm sure you will do it justice.
I love the Zouave drum major with the crazy hat and loon pants, magnificent.
Melanie

Cheers Melanie, I shall do my best. I have a whole raft of zouave subjects I want to do, it's just fitting everything in that is hard work!

Cheers Simon

 

[Briggsy]

Cracking on with the Second drum major, I have used Brown Stuff on the hems of his tunic with the plastic as a guide. Then building up the jacket with good old Magicsculpt, more to add then I can smooth it all down nice and smooth.



Cheers Simon

 

[clubcat]

Shaping up lovely Simon
Melanie

 

[Briggsy]

Shaping up lovely Simon
Melanie

Many thanks Melanie, just going to try a bit more putty pushing today.

Cheers Simon

 

[eppi]

It sounds good, Simon!

 

[NigelR]

Cracking on, and he looks absolutely cracking! Nice work.

 

[Briggsy]

It sounds good, Simon!

Cheers Eppi, I am going to have to make an adjustment to his tunic, I think I have built the double breasted portion a bit too wide. Nothing too drastic.

Cheers Simon

 

[Briggsy]

Cracking on, and he looks absolutely cracking! Nice work.

He's doing fine Nigel thanks, not looking forward to the blanket roll though.

Cheers Simon