Completed Verlinden 1/6 Redcoat Bust

[Nap]

Hi Nap. It's www.amatimodel.com though I don't think they have any busts. Historex definitely still have the Napoleonic marshal busts you're after.

Thanks will have a look at both

Nap

 

[Martin64]

Looks fine to me ...good to know when to leave alone

Happy benchtime

Nap

PS any chance of the Italian link ......I enjoyed painting the Verlinden Marshall recently

https://www.snmodels.com/en/

Maybe that is the same shop - worth a look - their prices are excellent and their range ist vast.
Cheers, Martin

 

[Peter Day]

Yes Martin it is. The address you've given is the most direct. Thanks.

 

[Chris Oldfield]

Yes Martin it is. The address you've given is the most direct. Thanks.

Copied & pasted! Thanks Peter & Martin, much obliged.

 

[Peter Day]

Just checked out S N Models again and ended up dipping into my wallet. Over 120 pages of Verlinden in all scales, and they have all the marshal busts too Nap. Very cheap and low shipping costs.

 

[nig-g]

Oh Peter, I wish I had your painting skills.
I too like these old Verlinden 1/5 busts and have the archer and Viking in my grey army. Sometime ago I reworked the gladiator from the same range, completely modifying the helmet crest and face guard, adding muscle definition, a left arm and a shield. Please ignore the painting on the body tones. I’ve still got a lot to learn…..that’s why I watch your work, Peter, with interest.
Thanks also for link….as you say very reasonable prices. (Note to self…..NO you do not need any more projects!).
Nigel

 

[Peter Day]

Hi Nigel

That's a very nice version of the gladiator. I have attempted it in the past myself, and also found that the torso was under-muscled - the work you've done has made a huge difference. Don't look at my work too closely - you may pick up some bad habits!

 

[Peter Day]

Having found that for some reason I'd got a bit fed up with this one, I decided to see if I could get it finished in one long session. Here he is:




Red tends to bloom with my camera, so a lot of the shading has been lost in the photography, but hopefully you'll get the idea. The red was done with combinations of Vallejo Black Red and Dark Vermillion worked wet. For the green facings I used heavily whitened German Uniform.

 

[KenBoyle]

Absolutely wonderful Peter! I love the way your painting style makes all the details pop.

Cheers,
Ken

 

[Merryweather]

If this is you being 'fed up' there's no hope for me!
Superb!

 

[Nap]

Hi Peter

That's a good session you've done and a good result , I like the facing color you've achieved , reds look good despite tge camera effects

All credit to you for perservering and completing this large piece

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Peter Day]

Ken - Many thanks. You can't beat a bit of outlining.

Neil - I think the scale was getting to me. There's nowhere to hide when it's this big.

Nap - I was going to put it aside if some new stuff I've been waiting for arrived today. Obviously it didn't so I got stuck in. The lacework should have a double row of red piping, but life's too short. Glad you approve.

 

[Chris Oldfield]

Another lovely piece, Peter. I like the way you shade your reds, & your use of German Field Grey for the facings. Excellent!

 

[Peter Day]

Thank you Chris.

 

[misfit151]

Fabulous finished result Peter.... Mike

 

[Steve Jones]

Stunning work Peter. Lovely work on the red and great skin tones. Up there with the best of them.

 

[Stephen Hutchinson]

Morning Peter

Great finish and the reds are spot on despite the camera limitations..

Back to the figures now?

Have a good day with your next victim

Regards

Steve H

 

[MoboSchreuder]

great paintwork Peter again

Mobo

 

[Fredericus]

I really love the painting face, it looks alive!
Bravissimo
Federico

 

[nig-g]

Love it, Peter!