Trumpeter 8th Hussars 1811-12

[Viking Bob]

Stormtroopers bust of a Trumpeter 8th Hussars, 3rd squadron, 7th Company in around 1812.

A joy to paint after the dettol bath.

I have shown the reds that I have used in the painting of the pelisse and shako. I have tried to give the shako a worn look.

I used No 2 as a base colour because I wanted a brighter red and then used No. 3 mixed with base coat for the first highlight then just No. 2 so on and so on till you get the colour pelisse you are after. Shadows are no. 5 and the deeper shadows with a little black mixed in and thats it.

I added some minor details to the ram rods and drilled out both ends of the trumpet, also drilled out the barrels of the pistols.

A lovely bust to paint, thanks to Stu from Stormtroopers.

 

[mick3272]

Very Nice
A credit to you the reds have come up bril
Mick

 

[Viking Bob]

Very Nice
A credit to you the reds have come up bril
Mick

Thanks Mick, you get the same result each time with this set.
Thanks again
Regards

 

[Nap]

Hi Mr VB

Really nice finish on this , like the additional work you did drilling etc ...adds that little extra .


As Mick says the Reds have come up brill

Thanks for sharing

Nap

 

[Viking Bob]

Nap , As always I really appreciate you comment.
This one was a pleasure to paint as you can See, thanks again.

 

[mick3272]

Thanks Mick, you get the same result each time with this set.
Thanks again
Regards

I can see that it would work for Red tunics etc. But what about scarlet tunics
Mick

 

[swralph]

Nice one Bob.

 

[Graham]

Very nice Bob, these colour sets can be very handy but still need to be used effectively which you have certainly done here

 

[MoboSchreuder]

Beautiful work and very nice paintjob

Mobo

 

[clrsgt]

Very well done Bob. I have been playing around with the Andrea red and green sets and I rather like them, and as Graham said you have to learn how to use them.

 

[Viking Bob]

I can see that it would work for Red tunics etc. But what about scarlet tunics
Mick

There are 6 colours in the set you just start higher up ie start at 3 and highlight with 4, shade with no.1 and darken with 1 and 5 mixed together.

 

[misfit151]

Fabulous job on this one Bob ....nice reds..... Mike

 

[Viking Bob]

Nice one Bob.

Very nice Bob, these colour sets can be very handy but still need to be used effectively which you have certainly done here

Beautiful work and very nice paintjob

Mobo

Very well done Bob. I have been playing around with the Andrea red and green sets and I rather like them, and as Graham said you have to learn how to use them.

Thank you all for comments. Appreciated. As you can see I do like the red set. Looks like more paint sets to buy.....
Oh....I have the field grey set too so keep watching.
Regards to you all.

 

[Viking Bob]

Fabulous job on this one Bob ....nice reds..... Mike

Cheers Mike. It a great bust and I love red uniforms.

 

[KenBoyle]

Beautiful job Bob! I like the painting and the modifications.

Well done,
Ken

 

[Viking Bob]

Beautiful job Bob! I like the painting and the modifications.

Well done,
Ken

Cheers Ken, I did enjoy this one, thanks for stopping by to comment.
Regards

 

[Chrisr]

WOW! Very nice job Bob. Beautifully painted.

What the tool you are using to hold the bust?

Chris

 

[Viking Bob]

WOW! Very nice job Bob. Beautifully painted.

What the tool you are using to hold the bust?

Chris

Thank you Chris.
The tool is by a company called Rolson and is a hand clamp. Although I have removed the handle and replaced it with an egg cup so it will stand up on the bench.

 

[mick3272]

Thank you Chris.
The tool is by a company called Rolson and is a hand clamp. Although I have removed the handle and replaced it with an egg cup so it will stand up on the bench.View attachment 308149

Hi Bob Chris.
I use this very similar , leaves both hands free.

Mick

 

[Chrisr]

Many thanks Bob and Mick. Greatly appreciated - will try and find where I can buy one on line.

Chris