Timbalier Chasseur a' Cheval of the Guard

[Bassman]

This is my latest work. Timbalier of the Chasseur a' Cheval of the Guard 1810. It is based on a painting
by Eugene Leliepvre, which was on the cover of Campaigns magazine. It is a Historex conversion using
about 90% Historex parts, with the exception of the riders head, and the arms were sculpted with Magic Sculpt. This went to an avid Historex collector, and it had been quite some time since I have used strictly Historex parts for a project. It was quite fun! Painted in acrylics. Yes I did know Ivo was working on his own Timbalier. We had been emailing each other during the process. They are similar, but different. Thanks for looking.
Rod

 

[ellie]

Great job well done on some very bright colours well done

ian

 

[Steve Ettinger]

Great pose. Iam a Historex Fanatic, and I am able to see all that you did to make this come alive. Excellent job. What did you use for the leather fringe horse decoration?

 

[swralph]

Excellent work all round.

 

[Viking Bob]

A beauty, lovely painting and conversion work.

 

[ChaosCossack]

Nicely done Rod, you must be able to do these tub-thumpers with your eyes closed.

Great job

Colin

 

[ivopreda]

Hi Rod

It was great spend time together at the show. Your work is very good and this figure confirm your ability..

Funny that we did the same subject in the same period and for the same show..

See you next time

 

[Bassman]

Thanks to all for the comments, and kind words! Steve, for the leather fringe, and straps I use paper coated with plastic on one side that I found at my work. It works great for reins, straps, etc. To get them show motion, I coat them with white glue in the desired position. Then paint as normal. Colin, I have done a number of these over the years, and I still enjoy it! Ivo, I also enjoyed the time spent together, and talking shop! I appreciate your comments on my work. It is indeed funny about the timing of the subject we did, but considering the collectors involved, it is not surprising! I think they were pleased with the results. I have two more drummers in the works for them. I guess it is my lot in life!

Best Regards to all
Rod

 

[Jaybo]

Outstanding work Rod. It is great to see your piece along with Ivo's. Well done!

 

[Mat Lambert]

Fantastic colours - ambitious project that has made the most of the historex parts
Cheers
Mat

 

[DaddyO]

Lovely figure Rod and beautifully painted well done

 

[Mike S.]

Beautiful job Rod, from a fellow Historex devotee.

 

[Akritis]

I like it very much Rod. It was nice that i met you at MFCA.

 

[malc]

Great stuff, more of this I see the more inclined I am to find mine out and do some and even look at 54 mm again.

 

[megroot]

beautifull work.
I have hear a shopping box full of Historex sets.
It's time to start something if I see this.

Marc

 

[Bassman]

Thanks Jay, Mat, Mike, DaddyO, George, Malc, and Marc for your comments guys! George, It was great meeting you, and your outstanding work last weekend! Your Historex conversions were great. I appreciate your Historex mania!
Mike, I would like to see some your Historex work, and where in TN do you live? To Malc, and Marc, that is a great idea! There are so many conversion possibilities with the kits, and spare parts! Have a go at it.

Best Regards,

Rod

 

[Huw63]

Fantastic to see some superb Historex work again. Superb work and interesting to contrast with Ivo's interpretation of the same subject.

Cheers

Huw

 

[Mike S.]

Mike, I would like to see some your Historex work, and where in TN do you live?
Rod

Hi Rod,
I've displayed quite a few of my Historex conversions on here, check my galleries for some of them. I actually live in W. KY near the TN border (Murray to be exact). Moved here from my native Dallas, Texas about 12 years ago.

 

[John Bowery]

Very different and well done on the conversion.
Cheers
John

 

[MCPWilk]

Very, very nice.

Mike