I thought I would post this in the completed section as its the only piece from my Guard project with minimal changes to the actual stock piece and ready to purchase as is from CGS.

I said minimal as the only change I made was to remove the rolled greatcoat from the knapsack,as the piece is already wearing the greatcoat and I added a wound bandage to the right hand,everything else is as the bust originaly was.

I have to say this has to be one of the best Napoleonic busts I have ever painted,it's not only a great kit but expresses so much sorrow and captures the defeat at Waterloo perfectly.

The piece was completely finished in oils over acrylic GW undercoats,the metals I completed with the andrea acrylic paint sets and winsor and newton silver ink.
The bandage was made from Magic-Sculpt.

As this is part of a larger project and to represent the scene at waterloo I added weathering to the clothing and flag using oils and charcoal.

The bust has been beautifully sculpted by Carl Reid who in my opinion has captured the moment perfectly.

The bust is produced by my good friend Graham Scollick and is available from CGS Military Figures.
www.cgsmilitaryfigures.co.uk
CR02 - French Imperial Guard - 1815 - £45.00



Brian

What a stunning piece! I would not know where to start painting the flag, just amazing.

Many thanks Graham for your coments and kind words,I cannot express more what a great bust this is,the flag painting does seem a little daunting,but with some careful planning good results can be achieved

Top draw stuff, wasn't a Napoleonic fan until Mr Reid knocked out his busts and seeing what you can do with them is very inspirational!

Many thanks my friend,I'm loving all these napoleonic bust releases,I would highly recommend you try one of them,great fun

Many thanks again Kev for your support and very kind coments,glad you like it mate

Fantastic job mate a credit to you love it just love it.

Ian

www.elliesminiatures.com

Nicely Done Brian.

Many thanks Ian for your kind words,much appriciated

Many thanks Mike for your kind coments

Perfect work, and its great to see one of them finished.

Marc

Many thanks Marc for your kind words mate

As normal Brian you have/are creating an awesome conversion with paint work to match.
Good luck with those to come Mate.
Keith

Many thanks Keith for your coments,it's beginning to come together,hope to start bust 3 tomorow

That is amazing painting and very atmospheric.
Cheers
John

Great weathering as usual Brian. The flag is superb!

Cheers,
Pedro.

Lovely work Brian!

Amazing brushwork as always Brian!!
Seeing this i imagine all of the others beside him, it will be one of a kind project!!
Congratulations once more!!!
Dimitris

Always knew it would be good mate.....but......just lost for words ....you and Gra must be over the moon......congratulations on a masterpiece of the painters art