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Rifleman, 24th Regiment of Foot, Rorkes Drift, 1879

Discussion in 'Completed Figures' started by ErGide72, Apr 23, 2020.

  1. ErGide72 A Fixture

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    Netherlands
    Hello Planeteers,

    My latest, a Warriors 54mm figure, entirely painted with acrylics.
    fbr01.jpg fbr02.jpg fbr03.jpg fbr04.jpg fbr05.jpg fbr06.jpg fbr07.jpg fbr08.jpg fbr09.jpg fbr11a.jpg

    Hope you like!

    Gr
    Erik
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  2. Chris Oldfield A Fixture

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    England
    Very nice indeed, Erik! I like the richness of the scarlet you’ve chosen for his tunic, & the inclusion of the Martini-Henry ammunition box which was the source of controversy during the actions at Isandlwana & Rorke’s Drift is a great touch.
    Nice wooden base too.
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  3. oldtrousers PlanetFigure Supporter

    Excellent work, Erik!

    Scott
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  4. KenBoyle PlanetFigure Supporter

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    United-States
    Marvelous figure Erik! Nicely painted and I love the ground work.(y)

    Cheers,
    Ken
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  5. MoboSchreuder A Fixture

    Beautiful work and painting

    Mobo
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  6. chailey Active Member

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    England
    I haven't seen this one before, smashing pose and I like the faded look you have achieved to the knees, excellent!
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  7. Blind Pew A Fixture

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    Some really good paintwork there mate, thanks for sharing.
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  8. Nap Moderator

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    England
    Hi Erik

    Really nice reds on this a good result on this figure

    Agree about the base

    Why not enter FOTM as well as voting in previous month

    Thanks for sharing

    Happy benchtime

    Stay safe

    Nap
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  9. Richie A Fixture

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    United-Kingdom
    Hi Erik,
    Nice job really like the overall look. You might want to detach the bayonet and put it on the correct side of the Martini.;)
    cheers
    Richie
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  10. arj A Fixture

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    United-Kingdom
    Very nicely painted, and the groundwork really sets it off.

    Cheers,
    Andrew
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  11. ErGide72 A Fixture

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    Thanks you guys, really appreciated!!!

    @Richie; Damn... You're right about the bayonet, will fix it! Thanks!

    Cheers
    Erik
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  12. Richie A Fixture

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    Hi Erik,
    It's worth doing as it's a nice piece. I would be proud to have that in my cabinet.
    Cheers
    Richie
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  13. Chazman Active Member

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    United-States
    Very nice! I ordered this figure a few weeks ago. Did you add the bayonet? I didn't see one in the kit.
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  14. ErGide72 A Fixture

    Country:
    Netherlands
    Thanks guys!

    @Chazman: Yes, bayonet was made from streched sprue, added on a small ring on the rifle barrel. Also made a new water bottle, because mine wasn't supplied/lost… And to be fair (;)) added a new Hornet head (with Green Stuff moustache!) with the original helmet, which I trimmed a bit in size around the rim...

    Cheers
    E
  15. Chazman Active Member

    Country:
    United-States
    Thanks! What was your color mix for the "Red Coat"?
  16. ErGide72 A Fixture

    Country:
    Netherlands
    @Chazman;
    Had a hard time doing the reds to my liking, painted it a second time over...:grumpy:
    Started with Vallejo Dark Red, getting more and more Vermillion on the highlights, making several washes with this color to unifie the shadows and highlights. Adding more Lime Green to the highlights (will become a lighter red/orange...) and ending by adding Basic Flesh for the extreme highlights. Inbetween and back and forth adding a wash with pure Vermillion. Extreme shadows where made by Black Red again mixed with German Camo Black Brown.
    Was satisfied with this approach!

    Good luck in trying (y)

    Cheers
    E
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