120mm Vistula Infantry Legion Figure, 1812 (x2)

[Jim R]

Hi Peter
Everyone is different so I suppose model figures reflect this. Anyway I think he looks great so far and I agree with Steve that the colouring is spot on.
Jim

[Guest]

Hi Jim - It does take all sorts. I like him anyway.

The legs:



The breeches were painted with combinations of Vallejo German Camo Black Brown and Off White. I've found that the key with white clothing is to paint it s a mix of greys, only using pure white on the most extreme highlights.

The leggings were painted with mixes of Flat Black and Basalt Grey. Black clothing requires a similar approach to white, though here only the deepest shadows are pure black, the rest being a combination of dark greys, with the pure basalt as the lightest tone.

[Guest]

Looking great Peter :smiling3:.

[Neil Merryweather]

I've often wondered if Moz Corry is physically like his sculpts - wouldn't mind betting.

Apparently it is not at all uncommon. I always wondered if the illustrator Angus McBride was a stocky individual, as that seemed to be his default physique.
I do think Moz's best work is often 'modern' military, but then he did serve (in Northern Ireland, I think), and I imagine it comes easiest to him.
sorry another hijack
loving the breeches.......

[Guest]

Ralph - Cheers. He's getting there.

Neil - Well, if we didn't know what Picasso looked like:

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Though he owed more of a dept to African art than he cared to admit:

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Picasso on the left, Pende mask from D R Congo on the right.

[JR]

Late,but not too late Peter.
Nice head back there. Any coffee ?

[SteveH]

Morning Peter

Another super painting day, he is looking the part and another black & white masterclass.

Primary colours are tough, but you always do them so well.

Accessories day and he will finally get his pipe!

Have a good day with the paints and another autumnal day

Regards

Steve H

[Richard48]

Fight it Peter,Looks dandy to me mate.As for Moz well hes only a slight chap,Probably about 5 foot 8 and slim guy.The requirements at Euro expo shows are takeaway nights and best drinking hat on.Lets me out big time!!!.
Carry on that man.
Pip pip onk onk.
Makka Pakka

[Guest]

John - Coffee will be served anon.

Steve - Really enjoyed painting the breeches now that I've got the hang of white to some extent. On to accessories today, though I probably won't get them finished - continuing illness is sapping the energy somewhat. Katherine and I are still pretty ropey, so we've cancelled our visit to Lewes a second time. I would be tempted to get another Covid test if there was any chance that one was available, though I'm pretty sure this is the same thing that turned out negative.

I've decided that the second figure will be painted as a different regiment - red and white facings. Not sure whether to use the head or try and make up something completely different - depends if I do decide to mount them together.

Makka Pakka - Well, there you go; perhaps with Moz it's wishful thinking? I'm surprised that Euro Militaire is going ahead this year - the socialising will certainly be somewhat curtailed.

[Mickc1440]

That's looking so good Peter.

[Guest]

Cheers Mick.

I've now got his equipment painted and mounted:



Just the hands, musket and pipe now.

[Guest]

I decided to crack on and get the first figure finished:



I still need to matt varnish some areas, and touch up a couple of rough patches, but it's essentially done.

[Richard48]

John - Coffee will be served anon.

Steve - Really enjoyed painting the breeches now that I've got the hang of white to some extent. On to accessories today, though I probably won't get them finished - continuing illness is sapping the energy somewhat. Katherine and I are still pretty ropey, so we've cancelled our visit to Lewes a second time. I would be tempted to get another Covid test if there was any chance that one was available, though I'm pretty sure this is the same thing that turned out negative.

I've decided that the second figure will be painted as a different regiment - red and white facings. Not sure whether to use the head or try and make up something completely different - depends if I do decide to mount them together.

Makka Pakka - Well, there you go; perhaps with Moz it's wishful thinking? I'm surprised that Euro Militaire is going ahead this year - the socialising will certainly be somewhat curtailed.

Euro is off mate for this year.Maybe next year they hope.Might be my first show with a table with our stuff on.
Pip pip
Makka Pakka.

[Guest]

Lovely finish Peter :smiling3:.

[Neil Merryweather]

Yup- worth the effort!
the pose finally makes sense- I was feeling a bit awkward about it, but it works well.
That Moz is quite good , isn't he.....?