After an enforced absence from the bench due to a house move finally getting back to work with the paint and brushes trying to make a dent in the grey army. This is my attempt at CGS's Grenadier a cheval trumpeter. This is my first CGS figure and I have been impressed with the quality of the sculpt/casting and the ease with which things have gone together so far.

I've used oils over enamels and you'll probably notice the blue of the jacket is still a little shiny-I initially tried a colour combo for the jacket which I wasn't entirely happy with and as a result I've just re done it using a mix I found by searching on the site ( mix courtesy of Mental Dental). Hopefully the sheen will start to fade as the oils dry. There's still a lot to do but enjoying being back in the "saddle" so to speak.

A great start on a marvellous figure.

Cheers

Huw

Looking good, one that I must do too. Looking forward to more.

Many thanks Huw.

Thanks Bob. It's a great figure to work on and I'm sure you'd enjoy it as much as I am.

Great start to a marvelous figure. What colors did you use for the blues and the deep red as well?

Many thanks clrsgt. The blue was a mix of cobalt blue, indigo, titanium white and raw umber and the crimson facings were a mix of alizarin crimson and brown madder highlighted with Naples yellow. The blue mix was copied from an old post I found on here from Mental Dental who had tackled a different version of this regiment.

This is coming together a treat.
nice and neat.
Mick

Thanks Mick, much appreciated.

Looking really good.

Marc

Wonderful start, looking forward to seeing more!
Phil

Thanks Marc, much appreciated.

Many thanks Phil.

Moved on a little further with this. Boots still a little shiny. The blue has dulled down quite a bit from my original post. I've made a start on the trumpet and banner and the sword and need to add the crimson/red to the aiguillettes so hopefully nearing the finishing line.

Wow, that is some very impressive and very neat painting, just my style thank you for posting and lovely work.
My best wishes
Gra

Many thanks Gra, really glad you like how it's progressing.

UPDATE- Nearly finished this super figure, just the trumpet cords and tassels to do and then finish the cobblestones before finding a suitable base to mount it on. I've really enjoyed this one.

Thanks for the comments Nap. I think I will re-visit the sword knot as you say and try to make it stand out more. Thanks for looking.

Hi Neal.
Great job all around You should be well pleased.
Its already been said, Very neat.
Mick