WIP Suvorov from Legion Miniatures

[akaryu]

Aleks Bodunov’s sculpture of generalissimo Suvorov for Legion Miniatures requires some study before the paints can come into play.
https://www.planetfigure.com/threads/new-figures-from-legion-miniatures.690592/

The man we are talking about is of course this one:


The bust on my bench is rather different from the one on the box, a change for the better with a full array of 11 medals and orders! Let's dig into the matter.

A&B Sash and star of the Order of Saint Andrei the First-called:



the original in the Suvorov Museum:


C the military Order of Maria Theresa of Austria:


newer version:


D Star of the Order of Saint George:


E Star of the Order of Saint Vladimir:


Small 'a' can be painted as the ribbon of the George order.

The seven medals between the lapels of our Aleksander Vasilyevitch will be treated in the next part.

cheers,

Pierre

 

[Nap]

Hi Pierre

Brilliant ....sat here waiting ....lol

Can’t wait to see the painting

Happy researching

Nap

 

[akaryu]

Before we delve into the man's metalwork, one small mistake has to be corrected: the small triangles beneath the Vladimir star (E) have to be added, ref to the picture of the actual star.


Now on to the bling!

1. Cross of the Saint Vladimir order, 1st class:



2. Cross of the Saint Anna order:


3. Cross of Saint George 1st degree


4. Order of Saints Maurice & Lazarius of Sardinia


5. Cross of the order of St John of Jerusalem



6. Order of the Black Eagle of Prussia "Schwarzer Adlerorden"



7. Cross of the Aleksander Nevski Order



That should do it for now!

Any issues popping up or corrections needed will be tackled while painting.

Cheers,

Pierre

 

[akaryu]

Some of Suvorov original medals & breast stars are on display in the "State Memorial Museum Aleksander Suvorov" in Sankt Petersburg, having survived two centuries of turbulent Russian history. They are of the early handmade, embroidered kind, not in the later jewellery versions as on this bust.

The portrait of the man by Sergei Pen shown in my intro, on which this bust seems to based, is in the collection of the "Central Naval Museum, Центральный военно-морской музей", also in St Petersburg.

Biographies in Russian abound, the only one in English as far as I know is "The art of Victory" by Philip Longworth

Now all we need to do is paint!

Pierre

 

[Briggsy]

Great bust with lots or orders and decorations which are going to take some painstaking painting, this is going to.br interesting.

Cheers Simon

 

[Briggsy]

Best of luck Pierre, though this is your kind of painting, I shall watch with interest.

Cheers Simon

 

[akaryu]

Thanks Simon

Years ago I asked Andrei for this one, now I’ll have to take on the challenge. But as the badge on my beret once said: “Who dares wins”!

Cheers,
Pierre

 

[Oda]

A Masterclass in history,decorations and uniforms and very soon a Masterclass in painting.Following with great interest.

Oda.

 

[Nap]

A Masterclass in history,decorations and uniforms and very soon a Masterclass in painting.Following with great interest.

Oda.

Absolutely

Nap

 

[NigelR]

Superb attention to detail, bravo!

 

[phil_h]

Wow - what fantastic info and detail, I'm learning quite a bit. Can't wait for more...

 

[akaryu]

First oily start on the Suvorov bust:

- the sash of the Order of Apostle Andrey the First Called painted in a mixture of W&N Cerulean Blue and Lefranc & Bourgeois Iridescent White, now completely dry
- waistcoat and jacket blocked in with Mussini Cadmium Green mixed with a touch of Old Holland Sepia, discrete first highlights with L&B Chrome Oxide Green, wet and shiny.

Once thoroughly dry, deeper shadows and more highlights will follow, probably in a week or two.


Now where did I put the man's head?

OK, in the meantime on to Talant's samurai horse archer!

Pierre

 

[Briggsy]

Nice start Pierre I love how you've done the sash, iridescent white should give it that silk look. I bet people could hear this fella coming from many metres away with all his medals clinking.

Cheers Simon

 

[MalcC]

Nice start, following with interest.

Malc

 

[Nap]

Hi Pierre

Liking the way the sash is looking so far , very silky

Nice to see this being back on the bench ....and with the Talant Samurai

Thanks for update looking forward to seeing more

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Canterbury Coxswain]

Pierre, as Oda said, a Master Class.......and it's in my own lounge, many thanks!
The sash colours I shall use on a new figure's clothing [of a different genre] that I am about to start in tandem with another, but it will be the base, top and shading colours that will be used for the metals that I will look forward to most. These will help me in my very steep 'learning curve'.
Regards,
Kim

 

[Nap]

Hi Pierre

Hope alls good with you ....any updates on this fellow .....and indeed have you found his head yet ?

Happy benchtime

Nap