Stampede 1867

[AJLaFleche]

Okay, it’s taken me the better part of three months to get this one done, Stampede 1867 from Frank Miniatures in 75mm. When I first reviewed this for Armorama, I knew there were some nasty seams. Working on it, made them all the more problematic, especially on the steers. The kit was painted amost exclusively in Vallejo acrylics. There were a couple areas where an oil wash was applied, such as the forelocks on the steers and on the groundwork. The base is from John Jeffries of Long Island. I found the lightning image on-line and taped it to a box to hold it in place.

 

[megroot]

Great paintwork on a great vignette.

Marc

 

[housecarl]

I really like this sculpt, and you have done it justice. I particularly like the saliva on the steers mouth .(not that Ive got a fetish for saliva!)well done.
Carl.

 

[tonydawe]

Very nice indeed. The bull's spit (saliva) is a great touch.

 

[Sambaman]

Nicely done Al. This may be one of my favorites from you, and that's no "bull-spit"!

Jay H.
Okc

 

[AJLaFleche]

Thanks, guys. The "saliva" is Woodland Scenics Water Effects applied with a toothpick. It was encouraging to see these comments. As I moved along with this, I became less convinced I would be happy with the results. I'm sure you know how it is when you're too close top something for too long.

 

[PJ Deluhery]

Very nice work, Al. One of your best! I've not seen this sculpt before - it's a beauty!!

 

[John Bowery]

Al,
Great finish to a fine action packed figure.
Cheers
John

 

[AJLaFleche]

John, thanks for the nice comments. Pat, glad you like it, you'll see this one in person at our next meeting.

 

[housecarl]

Al, I've got a good eye for bull spit, great touch. Me likes it a lot.
Carl.

 

[unknown01]

Great paint work and beautiful ground work.
I liked it very much.
The picture in a background is also wonderful.
I congratulate completion.

Mitsutaka

 

[Marcel]

Al, Great work!

regards,
Marcel.

 

[AJLaFleche]

Hikaru and Marcel,
Thanks for the nice comments.
Al