Verlinden 120mm Union Zouave

[Guest]

After the failure of the first ACW figure I was attempting as part of a trio, I've decided to abandon the joint thread and treat the other two as one-offs.

This is Verlinden's 120mm Union Zouave, wearing what I believe to be a fairly generic uniform rather than representing a particular regiment.

I've cleaned up the parts and part assembled them, ready for painting:



There were a couple of minor problems. The thin piping around the shoulders and at the back was damaged in several places, so I decided to remove it completely and will paint it on. I also damaged the belt buckle, so removed that and replaced it with a blank oval - again, I'll paint on the lettering. The hammer for the musket was cast separately but was so small that it shattered when I tried to get it off the casting block, so a replacement was made from spare Miniart parts.

There is also a nice base provided:



I also dug out a backpack and blanket roll from the spares box, which I may, or may not use.

[Steve Jones]

Blimey! I am first on parade for once :smiling3:. Looking forward to seeing this brightly coloured figure come together. Good luck

[Guest]

Take a seat Steve. I've made this one before and didn't come across too many problems as I remember. The only thing to do is a better job than I did the last time!

[Guest]

Watching.

[Jim R]

Hi Peter
Nice figure which I'm sure will come to life under your brushes.
Jim

[Peter Gillson]

Peter

I do like the posing of this figure - good luck this time

[Guest]

Ralph - :thumb2:

Jim and Peter - Actually nice to have an action pose for a change - quite rare at this scale.

[Si Benson]

Evening Peter,
That’s a lot of red but I’m sure you’ll do it justice sir:smiling4:

[SteveH]

Morning Peter
Sorry to hear the 1st figure didn't pass muster.
This one certainly looks both bright and lively.
And a decent head?
Another nice day ahead
Enjoy the family and some painting?
Regards
Steve H cc

[Guest]

Si - Yes, here is a lot of red isn't there?

Steve - Well, it happens. The head on this one is great. Painting as much as possible to day as I'm going to be more on call to the baby tomorrow.

[Neil Merryweather]

Si - Yes, here is a lot of red isn't there?

looks interesting , Peter. I will be watching how you deal with the red after my recent experience
Neil

[Guest]

Hi Neil. Red is always tricky, but I've been painting it a lot recently so hopefully the practice will help.

Head's done:

[Guest]

Great start Peter :smiling3:.

[Guest]

Many thanks Ralph.

I slogged on today and got the jacket done:




Thoroughly enjoyable to do.

[scottie3158]

Peter,
Top work on the tunic.