Shkuros Wolves...

[Martin Antonenko]

92. Day, June 3, 2020


The first thing I did today was sanding the little stake wet - so the tip gets a little more pointed ...:



Then the peg and rope were primed, for which I fixed both parts with double-sided tape on a cork ...:




Then I installed the peg, it sits in a suitable fold of the blanket roll ...:



After the adhesive had hardened, of course, the strap of the ceiling roll had to be adjusted to the stake so that the whole thing seemed plausible.

I made it with "Milliput" ...:



Then the rope was clipped on - again with two-component glue ...:




After the adhesive has hardened, the whole thing looks like this ...:








Tomorrow I can start painting the new details.


Cheers

 

[Nap]

92. Day, June 3, 2020


The first thing I did today was sanding the little stake wet - so the tip gets a little more pointed ...:



Then the peg and rope were primed, for which I fixed both parts with double-sided tape on a cork ...:




Then I installed the peg, it sits in a suitable fold of the blanket roll ...:



After the adhesive had hardened, of course, the strap of the ceiling roll had to be adjusted to the stake so that the whole thing seemed plausible.

I made it with "Milliput" ...:



Then the rope was clipped on - again with two-component glue ...:




After the adhesive has hardened, the whole thing looks like this ...:








Tomorrow I can start painting the new details.


Cheers

Hi Martin

What's not to like ......looks good in position and going to look even better when painted

As always you go that extra km

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Martin Antonenko]

93. Day, June 4, 2020


The cartridge case is being painted today - and it should look as used as possible!




I use the following colors for the oilcloth ...



... for the straps and the leather trim these here ...



... and for the barely visible "inner life" later this one ...:




That's how it got ...:








Cheers

 

[Henkm]

I don't reply every time but just wanted to say I enjoy following your topic and much appreciate the detailed descriptions.

 

[Nap]

I don't reply every time but just wanted to say I enjoy following your topic and much appreciate the detailed descriptions.

Like Henk I too really enjoy the SBS you do , always a mass of detailed information and great painting details

Look forward to seeing this one completed and of course what you might have planned for the next

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Martin Antonenko]

94. Day, June 5, 2020


The strap and buckle of the cartridge bag are now ready, too!

And - that was the biggest problem today! - the horse's neck leaves intact during the paintjob ...:






Cheers

 

[Nap]

Hi Martin

Now that does look like the reference you used ...excellent painting

Thanks for sharing

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Martin Antonenko]

95. Day, June 8, 2020


The peg and the newly made leather strap are already painted ...:






Cheers

 

[Nap]

Hi Martin

Another part well painted and looking good in place

Can't think of anything you have missed !!

Looking forward to the rider

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Martin Antonenko]

96. Day, June 8, 2020


So - the rope is even ready ...:











Cheers

 

[Nap]

Hi Martin

Very nicely done ...fogot about the rope

Must be getting very close to being rider and horse joined ?

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Martin Antonenko]

I think tomorrow...


Cheers

 

[Martin Antonenko]

97. Day, June 10, 2020


"Mount!"




























Cheers

 

[Martin Antonenko]

98. Day, June 11, 2020


Today I first painted the reins that our "Petro" holds in his fist!

Just like the rest of the bridle, I took these colors ...



... and painted the whole thing in turn ...:






Next up was the "invisible side" for which I ...



... took ...:




And tomorrow then: the head ...!
Cheers

 

[Nap]

Hi Martin

Catching up from yesterday ....now we have him mounted and reined , looks great

Looking at the pictures the details all look so good , the additions you made have improved the full bust so much including the horse

The painting of the equiptment particularly the weathering on the leather is spot on

Tommorow ...the head sees the torso and we can all see the final result ....unless you have a new addition ...lol

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Martin Antonenko]

unless you have a new addition

Yep, there'll be one or two...

 

[Martin Antonenko]

99. Day, June 12, 2020


The head with the beautiful wolves fur Papakha is mounted - of course with two-component glue and pin ...:



As long as the adhesive has not yet hardened, the daylight lamp serves as a "fuse" ...:





Comes pretty good together, I think ...
















What is still missing is the right hand with the saber.

There are two reasons for this:

Firstly, I want to assemble it last (risk of breakage!) - and secondly, I'll come up with an "extra" for this, which I have to build beforehand.

Next week.



Cheers

 

[Nap]

Hi Martin

It comes together very well

Look forward to seeing what extra ...possibly a sword knot ....we shall see soon

Happy weekend and benchtime

Nap

 

[Martin Antonenko]

100. Day, June 15, 2020


In the tsarist-Russian army, in addition to medals and medals, sabers were awarded as an award for bravery and special achievements!

These sabers were quite rarely and made individually, no two were alike!

However, they all had the following features in common:

On the handle of the saber was a badge with an image of the respective award - and the fist strap (or Portepee) consisted of the matching ribbon.


The most important award was the so-called "Saint George's Saber" - or "Golden Saber for Bravery".



Here we have Tsar Aleksandr III. personally with such a saber ...



... and here a nameless officer during the civil war in a famous painting by the painter Pavel Ryshenko ...:



The handles of the Saint George sabers were fire-gilded ...



... and decorated with a miniature plaque of the Order of St. George ...:



The Portepee formed the well-known black-orange Georg ribbon ...:



Of course there was also a variant of the Caucasian Shashka (without handle), as it was worn by Cossacks ...:



During the First World War there was a complete unit consisting only of such "George Knights" - when the revolution broke out in March 1917, the unit was stationed in Tsarskoye Sselo near St. Petersburg and had the protection of the tsarina and her daughters who were measly at the time to guarantee.

The "Georg Knights" decided at the time to continue to protect the life and integrity of the tsar family, but not (as the tsarina asked them) to act actively against the revolutionaries, but to let things run their course.

Such a St. George saber is unfortunately out of the question for our "Petro" - he would have to wear a St. George cross on his chest. But he doesn't!


The Sankt Anna saber, as worn by the two officers in the following illustration, was somewhat less important ...:



On the saber handle (which did not necessarily have to be gold-plated!) A plaque with medals and crown was attached ...



... and the Portepee corresponded to the ribbon of the Order of St. Anna ...:



That fits, our "Petro" wears the matching order!



Here are a few pictures of the Caucasian Shashka variant of how our hero wears one ...:









So let's turn his weapon into a Sankt Anna saber!


Today I started by making "Milliput" the tiny badge for the saber grip - and then modeling the tassel of the portepee from "Fimo".

"Fimo" is lighter and shatterproof than Milliput!

The tassel is of course modeled over a piece of a "butchered" paper clip, which gives it staliness and also helps to attach it to the portepee later ...:

Here is my daily work today:






Cheers

 

[Nap]

Martin

At least ainguessed a sword knot !!!....

I am overwhelmed by the amount of detail you have provided on t.his addition .....to be honest nothing less than that is expected !

Very impressive references and another small but fine detail

Look forwArd to seeing this bit progress , then the hand and sword blade

....and then the next one ?

Happy benchtime

Nap