Spanish Husar de Ontoria First Carlist War 1833-39

[Briggsy]

A figure i have been working on over on the Small Builds Historex site of FB. I have spent most of today before getting my Granddaughter back for a few days to finish this fella. He is an Husar de Ontoria from the first Carlist War 1833 to 39, they were a part of the Army of the North and one of the best equipped cavalry units of the Carlist forces.

Under all the conversion work he is a Historex figure from various spares, the saddle is almost completely rebuilt. Painted in acrylics apart from the horse which was done with oils.

The pelisse is unique to this Regiment in that it is a black fur or fleece garment also the Regiment were reported to have had a skull and cross bones lance pennon.

All I need to do now is put him in the cabinet to gather dust with all the others and give me time to crack on with other projects for a while.



All pictures are thumbnails so click to enlarge if you really must.

Cheers Simon

 

[Steve Ski]

Outstanding, Simon, all over. You're a brave lad working Big Dogs, something I've not taken up,...yet. Really fine work, buddy!

 

[Briggsy]

Outstanding, Simon, all over. You're a brave lad working Big Dogs, something I've not taken up,...yet. Really fine work, buddy!

Many thanks Steve, much appreciated. I reckon it'll take a few more builds until I'm comfortable with the "Big Dogs" but the challenge is good.

Cheers Simon

 

[blaster]

Very nice and unusual unit. More like this, please.

Rgds Victor

 

[Oda]

Exceptional work!

Oda.

 

[MoboSchreuder]

Very nice done Simon

Mobo

 

[Nap]

Hi Simon

Ooooohhhhh ! I’ve had a funny turn ....so many legs !!

Great subject mate and very colourful , do like the “big dog” colour , interesting about the pelisse as well ...bet that was fun to paint up
You seem to like this sort of period , nice presentation as well

Looking forward to possibly seeing this and others at this years Bugle Call @ 1/12/24

Why not support the competitions see link below

What’s next ??

Have fun at the bench

Nap

This might be interesting to look at ref this subject https://alabarda.net/husar-de-ontoria/

 

[Merryweather]

Ooh Simon that's a real cracker!
Great landscaping too, very Spanish looking!

 

[1969]

Nice work Simon, looks great.

Steve

 

[clubcat]

Ooh err that came from nowhere...What a lovely and interesting piece and done beautifully too.
Melanie

 

[Briggsy]

Victor, Oda, Mobo, Kev, Neil, Steve and Melanie, thank you all so much for all your kind words. I have been building this one over on Small Groups Build Historex on FB, next project I'll do what Paul does and show it on both platforms, it'll be much easier to remember where I am. Just got one commercial figure to finish painting and I'll crack on with a two figure build, in the mean time I'm full time Grandad until Thursday morning.

Cheers Simon

 

[Blind Pew]

An unusual subject, well painted as well. That's a good rendition of a horse.

 

[Briggsy]

An unusual subject, well painted as well. That's a good rendition of a horse.

Cheers BP, I need more practice and to find a method that works better for me as my current approach is keep throwing paint at it until it looks OK.

Cheers Simon

 

[NigelR]

A great conversion Simon, really bringing out the best in what you can do with Historex. Am intriguing subject, a great conversion and a lovely animation. The paint job sets it off beautifully, well done.

 

[Oda]

Intersting choice of subject and a great execution.Well done Simon.

Oda.

 

[theBaron]

Nice figure, Simon! You're having fun with horses these days, aren't you? I'll second Nigel on subject, your conversion work and your animation, too. That's a nice addition to your collection.

Prost!
Brad

 

[Briggsy]

Nigel, Oda & Brad, thank you so much gents very much appreciated, I think my way ahead is definitely with Historex from now on.

Cheers Simon