Verlinden 120mm Butterfly

[Guest]

My next figure will be Verlinden's 3rd New Jersey Cavalryman. The regiment were nick-named 'The Butterflies' because of their gaudy hussar-style uniforms. I've also made this figure before, and again thought it was time to have another bash. The box-art has caught the figure at it's worst angle, as the pose is much better overall.

It's also clear from other reference and photos that the colouring on the box is slightly wrong, with the cape and breeches being a slightly lighter blue:



It will make for a much more colourful rendering.

Here are the parts:



Quite a complicated figure, with the cape/hood assembly stacking on top of the torso. Lots of belts, buckles and hooks as well.

[Jim R]

Hi Peter
Saw the title and thought you had gone all "Spring Watch" on us :tongue-out3:
Jim

[Guest]

Hi Jim - Well Chris Packham is a hero of mine, ever since reading his Guardian Magazine Q&A which was the funniest ever.

[Guest]

This is now ready for painting:



The head and cape are just loosely fitted for now - all best painted separately. I filled in the recess for the carbine on his thigh, as I think I'll sling the gun under his arm and have him holding a pipe in his right hand. Some of the smaller elements on the equipment sprues crumbled when touched, so a few bits and pieces had to be repaired - at least I got the sword guard off in one piece - probably for the first time ever.

[Tim Marlow]

Looking forward to this one, loads of frogging .....

[Guest]

Looking forward to this Peter.

[papa 695]

Looks a god kit Peter, looking forward to seeing you paint this.

[Guest]

Thanks for looking in chaps.

The head:

[Guest]

Been under the weather for dang near 2 1/2 weeks spring flu yea. So have not been on as of late. Just got on to see my friends new stuff .have to say I really like this face Peter it is simply wonderful. I am watching with interest to see how you pull off the cape.
Rick

[Neil Merryweather]

Thanks for looking in chaps.

The head:

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That's a good face, Peter

[Guest]

Hi Rick - Was wondering where you'd been. I hope you are on the mend. Glad you like the face.

Neil. Thanks. Also tackled the tunic front last PM:



A bit tricky, as some of the cords were miscast. That's the best I can do. Only have two more days to work on this, then its off to Lewes babysitting again.

[Guest]

Very nice braiding Peter :smiling3:.

[Guest]

Thanks Ralph.

Here is what he looks like after a morning's work:



Still very shiny, but getting there pretty quickly.

[Neil Merryweather]

Blimey ,Peter you are knocking this one out!
he looks brilliant
Neil

[Guest]

The blues look great Peter.