Stormtroopers Sgt 44th Foot Gandamack 1842

[taff edwards]

Hi all
Started on my 44th foot today very. Much at the early stages ,more highlighting on the leather jerkin and shadows and more stains , almost completed the sash, scarf also in early stages .
Looking forward to starting on the face and hat, although not really looking forward to trying to work under the peak ,will be interesting, bit like a gynaecologist decorating his hall way through the letter box lol.
Beautiful figure to work great job Stuart ,very crisp paint goes we're you want it to .
Work tomorrow bugger
Cheers Chris

 

[Funky50]

Tempted to get this one myself so will be interested to see how this progresses.....nice start...Kevin

 

[taff edwards]

Cheers Kevin
It's a cracking figure , it's one of those busts that when you start painting it flows so well , I always feel that is the sign of a great sculpt , I would get it
Thanks for the feed back
Cheers Chris

 

[Jimbo]

Good start there Chris.
Cheers
Jim

 

[taff edwards]

Cheers Jim
Did you have a nice day lol
Cheers Chris

 

[Funky50]

Thanks Chris......I think you've persuaded me....Kevin

 

[taff edwards]

Go for it mate you won't be disappointed
Cheers Chris

 

[swralph]

look forward to seeing this

 

[taff edwards]

Hi guys
Wondering if anyone had any advice about some weathering / damage I was thinking of doing to the hat of my 44th foot bust ,does anyone have an idea what it was constructed off ,just felt that considering the awful time they had had trying to get to Islamabad ,and eventual last stand at Gandamack the headgear could well have taken quite a beating any advice would be greatly appreciated .
Cheers Chris

 

[Blue Thunder]

Christopher, I was already targeting this bust ... but was delaying the purchase ... sincerely, after seeing your topic I purchased it

And it is stunning! Even better than my best expectations! I can hardly wait to start it. I don't know why I took so long to acquire it! It is a brilliant miniature.

If I were to advise: Locate the mandatory article wrote by Bill Horan in 1988 in Military Modelling regarding the creation of his diorama "The Last Stand at Gandamak". It is spread over three issues: October, November and December.

The Last Stand, as we all know, changed the perception of figurine modelling for ever! For the younger generations reading this I will only advise to google images of exactly this: "Bill Horan" + "Last Stand at Gandamak"

Bill researched quite well the event. For example it was raining /snowing in the events - therefore Bill darkened the colors and placed more contrast in order to replicate wet clothes. Fading, staining and grim were also placed. Chris, take your time - read the articles - I sincerely think they are all that you will need!


Happy painting! I hope I can join you soon with my copy!

 

[taff edwards]

Hi mate
Thanks for the great feedback , I agree Bills rendition of gandamack was a turning point for so many modlers .
Will be doing some more work today hopefully
Cheers Chris

 

[megroot]

Looking good Chris.
For weathering the hat you got drill some small hole's in it and then with a Xacto knife some cuts to the hole. You can also cut some resin away and with putty you can sculpt again a crack. It al depends on what you are looking for.

Marc

 

[Nap]

Hi Chris ,

A good start , very clean painting so far ...lots of weathering is needed on this bust

I have this in the GA ...it is an absolute gorgeous sculpt .....and like you say just flows

Top Tip 2014 to everyone ..GET THIS ONE

Thanks for sharing your WIP

Nap

PS Your work area looks very organised ...sickening !!!.

 

[taff edwards]

Hi guys
Thanks for the feedback , Kev my work bench is an optical illusion lol it's not that tidy still end up working in any area 4 inche by 4 inches lol
Cheers Chris

 

[Ron Tamburrini]

This looks nice , ? question whats the vaseline for

 

[taff edwards]

Hi Ron
I use the Vaseline when I do a little bit of sculpting thanks for the feedback

 

[Ron Tamburrini]

Hi Ron
I use the Vaseline when I do a little bit of sculpting thanks for the feedback

You had me worried

 

[taff edwards]

Hi guys
Starting to take shape lots of work to do weathering leather jerkin ,needs lots of work x belts need weathering going to put a bandage on left hand damage to be done to hat ,so lots to do but bugger have to go to work tomorrow for 2 days bummer
Happy new year all
Cheers Chris

 

[taff edwards]

Hi guys
Have done some more work , highlited uniform sleeves got some yellow on them given him a bandaged hand ,put shadows along side of x belts feel it lifts them out a bit more weathering to do on them do hands etc have put a different colour on the leather jerkin it's only washes but want more of a texture effect , living face to last , bit of a process with the peak but will get there
Cheer s Chris

 

[Ron Tamburrini]

I do love it when a plan comes together