WIP Critique Start Of Something Big

[kidsbday7]

Watching this. Trying to learn sculpting also. Looks really good so far.

Phil

 

[Colin_Fraser]

Really interesting idea and start. Like the rest of the gang, I will look forward to watching this develop from concept to finish. I would never have the staying power to do a vignette of that size and complexity - salute!

Colin in Oakville

 

[ChaosCossack]

I was going to ask you about the cannon too, is it a 54mm? from?
I think that painting looks interesting, another question: you prefer cuirassiers rather than polish Lancers??

Steve and Daniel... the cannon is a 54mm kit from Norman Miniatures. I think it's pretty old but a really nice casting. Thanx to Greg from The Sentry for finding it in his grey army and donating it to the cause, Cheers Greg.
As for Cuirassiers over Lancers, my choice came from a couple of reasons: I like both the Lancer and Cuirassier uniform but I think the Cuirassiers would be more striking visually. Using Historex cuirasses and helmets the sculpt will be a little easier as te Lancer uniform would be a bear (I may throw in a dead Lancer for effect, we'll see). Finally, what research I've done so far tells me the French Heavies (Cuirassiers and Carabiniers) hit the redoubt first with Lancers coming to support after a Russian cavalry counter attack.
Everything is still in the early stages so nothing's cast in stone.

Once I get the rest of my Historex parts in I can really get my teeth sunk in and do up all the characters as armatures and lay out the entire scene to see how it'll work out.

Keep an eye out, this will be a long process.

 

[ChaosCossack]

Really interesting idea and start. Like the rest of the gang, I will look forward to watching this develop from concept to finish. I would never have the staying power to do a vignette of that size and complexity - salute!

Colin in Oakville

Thanx Colin... I've made sure to have lots of stuff to paint on the side so I can take breaks when I need to so I don't get overcome. Here's a heads up though... I may take you up and take a rummage through you're Historex hoard if I find I still need some odds and ends

Colin of Scarberia

 

[Alex M.]

I have all sorts of names I want to call you right now for doing this, none of them flattering

This is a HUGE project, and I'm looking forward to seeing what you can do!! You're a braver man than me!

 

[ChaosCossack]

I have all sorts of names I want to call you right now for doing this, none of them flattering

This is a HUGE project, and I'm looking forward to seeing what you can do!! You're a braver man than me!

Call me what you want, I can take it I'm sure I'll be cursing myself before long! Before this is done I may have to recruit you to bail me out of this mess I've made for myself.

Cheers Brother

Colin

 

[Alex M.]

Hahah I'm always around...though thanks to boxing day, I have myself in my own brand of mess....

 

[ChaosCossack]

I hear ya, his royal highness will take as many hours as this project himself

 

[Christos]

Looks very promishing!!

 

[Colin_Fraser]

Thanx Colin... I've made sure to have lots of stuff to paint on the side so I can take breaks when I need to so I don't get overcome. Here's a heads up though... I may take you up and take a rummage through you're Historex hoard if I find I still need some odds and ends

Colin of Scarberia

Its entirely open to you - glad I kept it!

Colin

 

[Braemp]

You're a brave man, but it certainty looks good so far.
Will follow this.

Regards /lars


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[LVM]

This is an ambitious project which seems very promising ! It is good to see people who are not afraid to launch such project. I will follow this thread and I can not wait to see it finish

Laurent

 

[T50]

Fantastic start!

 

[MarquisMini]

I love the Historex parts,they have almost every range in history.
Great project colin

 

[Stephen Ward]

Get some bro! It's ambitious and I know you'll kick ass on it. Looking forward to seeing it develop!

 

[taffjones]

I tell you what this project has caught me hook line and sinker. I really like the idea of replacing the lancers too. I think that will work a treat.

 

[Dr Force]

Looks to be a superb project so keeping tabs.

 

[ChaosCossack]

Thanx All... This will be a long drawn out affair no doubt... Perhaps I do enjoy self abuse , who knew?
Taff, appears we're on the same page
Hope no one is suffering too much this new years day... for the first time in years I behaved and feel pretty good today. Does this mean I've finally grown up?
C

 

[taffjones]

I've been suffering a bit, but its been far more fun laughing at the other half holding her head in agony

 

[Dan Morton]

Follow that dream, Colin! Waytabee!

All the best,
Dan