This morning I decided to have a bash at the flats I bought from Glorious Empires. Of course I had to start with Marshal Ney sustaining the rear guard on the retreat from Moscow, after the painting by Yvon.

I started by undercoating the flat in GW spray white and by painting a foam meat tray black craft acrylic paint for a contrasting paint surface and by cutting a slice out of the tray to take the rear of the flat's base. I decided on a light source originating from the right.

This is about an hour's work in acrylics and lots of inks and much more is needed. My inks work great on these little masterpieces. I need to improve the transitions and shade the left side of the faces better to respect the light source. But I have already decided that I really like painting these well sculpted scenes.

The Ney flat looks to be a little smaller than 54mm.

Here's the company's painted example. I will go for a less chromatic and more "realistic" finish.

Good start Colin, looking forward to seeing how you progress.

I really like what you've done with the faces. All of them, and Ney in particular, have a much more life-like appearance.
Looking forward to seeing what you do next.

Cheers,
Andrew

Hi Colin,
Nice start mate. I see the reach of Roger has no bounds and I was well nailed, again last night myself.(Thanks Roger) I'm looking forward to watching this with your unique style and passion for this period.
cheers
Richie

That's a beautiful start. Looking very good.

Progressing a bit more. Coat, breeches and boots are only undercoated.

Absolutely brilliant 'start' faces are superb.
Really looking forward to your progress.
Cheers
Derek

This is coming great Colin !

Serhan-

Great start on a very nice flat vignette. Will be watching your progress with great interest.

Nice one Colin, good to see the light scource evident in your photos too.

Paul

Lovely work Colin
Paul
ps - Nap did you get your chest waxed?

looking really good Colin.

Marc

Excellent start Colin. I'm loking forward to seeing how this develops.

Cheers

Huw

Started the coat and breeches. Still need to do the fur trim, gold ties, musket and boots.

Superb Colin, looks as if you are enjoying this one.

Excellent choice for a first Colin . Faces look superb , I seem to have seen a print of this some time back which would be a great colour ref.
Thought about doing it in three dimensions but deemed it to difficult for my skills