WIP Sgt. Bill Speakman VC

[Geoff Charman]

I'm afraid I have started the Sarnia Miniatures after seeing Nap's very helpful review.



So after a bit of cleaning up, filling a few pin-holes washing and priming I was ready to start him this morning.
Head first painted in my usual Artist's oils, the beard and hair will be given more attention after the oils have dried.



Blocking in the base colours after going around everything with Black Red to pick out the detail, then thinned Flat Red for the main part of the tunic top and German Grey for the collar and around the badges on the right sleeve. The sash given a thinned coat of Crimson as was the VC ribbon, not forgetting the part of the ribbon which is also behind the actual medal.



That's it for today.

Geoff

 

[Nap]

Hi Geoff

I knew you would ...can't resist the scarlet coat ! ......

Great start ..no doubt it will be finished before mine which I currently getting a good basecoat on !

Following ..especially those court mounted medals ..lol

Nap

 

[Geoff Charman]

Hi Geoff

I knew you would ...can't resist the scarlet coat ! ......

Great start ..no doubt it will be finished before mine which I currently getting a good basecoat on !
mountingFollowing ..especially those court mounted medals ..lol

Nap

Thanks Nap, you do know me and scarlet, just letting the base coats to really dry before adding more coats.

Thanks for the correct term for the medal mounting.

I shall watch with interest for your updates.

Geoff

 

[Nap]

Thanks Nap, you do know me and scarlet, just letting the base coats to really dry before adding more coats.

Thanks for the correct term for the medal mounting.

I shall watch with interest for your updates

Geoff

Hi Geoff

Sure you knew ref medals !

Great site is this https://www.chelsea-pensioners.co.uk

The collar and backing are a very dark midnight almost black colour just out of interest the buttons have RCI on them ...Royal Corps of Invalids which they were originally part of

Nap

 

[Geoff Charman]

Hi Geoff

Sure you knew ref medals !

Great site is this https://www.chelsea-pensioners.co.uk

The collar and backing are a very dark midnight almost black colour just out of interest the buttons have RCI on them ...Royal Corps of Invalids which they were originally part of

Nap

Actually I didn't know that term, thanks for the collar, etc colour, all the pic I have seen they certainly show them as if they are black. i will give them a good blue wash.

Are the buttons a polished brass colour as they do look as if they might have a silver centre to them?

Will have a look at the link, many thanks.

Geoff

 

[Nap]

Hi Geoff

The collar is very very dark blue !!

The buttons were originally brass but are now adonised .......no cleaning needed ..the pensioners were happy !!

Nap

 

[Geoff Charman]

Hi Geoff

The collar is very very dark blue !!

The buttons were originally brass but are now adonised .......no cleaning needed ..the pensioners were happy !!

Nap

Many thanks for the info.

Geoff

 

[Viking Bob]

Well Geoff, what can I say, looking good already and waiting for more.

 

[Geoff Charman]

Well Geoff, what can I say, looking good already and waiting for more.

Many thanks Bob, as I predicted yesterday the weather is naff so more work can be done.
I must admit, I had a go at the medal ribbons late last night, quite pleased with the result, just a bit of touching up, the trouble with the old shaky hand, but I shall prevail as someone said.

Geoff

 

[Geoff Charman]

As I mentioned in Bob's post above, I had a play late last night with the medal ribbons and a bit before breakfast with the medals.

I will now have a good look at the pic and see what still needs to be done to then before the finishing stages.

Geoff

 

[Nap]

Hi Geoff

Good old British weather eh!!

Looking good mate , mine is all basecoated ...must admit I am hovering over going for it rather than the Yeomanry ...but must be patient !!

Looking forward to more

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Geoff Charman]

Very nearly finished him, I think he has come out well.



Geoff

 

[Viking Bob]

He is looking very smart Geoff. That didn't take long either.

 

[Geoff Charman]

He is looking very smart Geoff. That didn't take long either.

Thanks Bob, no it surprised me the time it took, he way a joy to paint, even the medals.

Geoff

 

[Cannonball]

Very nice Geoff. Another from the Mr Charman conveyor belt. Keep them coming.

Neal

 

[Nap]

Hi Geoff

Looking good mate ...another fine addition to the display at Bugle Call...should have mine finished by then !!

Your medals look good as well

Completed the eyes on both of my versions heads .....need to finish the yeomanry off first ...currently I have 10 pieces all based up , basecoated , eyes done ....!!!

And next is .......

Nap

 

[Geoff Charman]

Very nice Geoff. Another from the Mr Charman conveyor belt. Keep them coming.

Neal

Many thanks Neal, I shall mate.

Geoff

 

[Geoff Charman]

Hi Geoff

Looking good mate ...another fine addition to the display at Bugle Call...should have mine finished by then !!

Your medals look good as well

Completed the eyes on both of my versions heads .....need to finish the yeomanry off first ...currently I have 10 pieces all based up , basecoated , eyes done ....!!!

And next is .......

Nap

Thanks Nap, are you sure yours will be finished by November.

Yes I am pleased with the medals after a bit of touching up.

My word, Neal mentioned me with a conveyor belt, you are just as bad with your 10 busts ready to paint, I don't have that number of busts in my GA.

All the best.
Geoff

 

[Nap]

Thanks Nap, are you sure yours will be finished by November.

Yes I am pleased with the medals after a bit of touching up.

My word, Neal mentioned me with a conveyor belt, you are just as bad with your 10 busts ready to paint, I don't have that number of busts in my GA.

All the best.
Geoff

Ha Ha ...I didn't say which Bugle Call ..LOL

As for my line up ...it's not 10 ...but 14 forgot the other shelf ! ........several more just primed and based up .....good news I have nameplates for all !!

Really do need to discipline myself more !

Happy benchtime

Nap