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Completed RWF Officer from TFB Miniatures

Discussion in 'vBench (Works in Progress)' started by Nap, Oct 16, 2022.

  1. Nap Moderator

    Country:
    England
    Hi folks

    Starting prepping this from TFB ...Officer RWF in the AWI , will look good alongside the Hessian I've recently finished which you can see here

    https://www.planetfigure.com/thread...von-lossberg-1776-from-tfb-miniatures.507052/

    Here's the original from the release announcement IMG_4693.JPG

    Using these and a lot of contact with the reenactment group RWFIA , I decided to do a few alterations

    IMG_4687.JPG IMG_4684.JPG IMG_4681.JPG IMG_4683.JPG IMG_4685.JPG IMG_4676.JPG IMG_4690.JPG

    I removed the sculpted plate and added a oval version ....

    IMG_4673.JPG IMG_4675.JPG

    I removed the cords from rear and replaced with lead wire ......lots of maybes on wether the cords were worn ....so I removed them again and detailed up the back grenade badge a bit more

    IMG_4688.JPG

    I added cords for the gorget IMG_4689.JPG

    Once the new oval plate was fully dry ........added the POW feathers .......still to add the motto across once dry

    ......in a moment of insanity I added the feathers to the epaulettes after reworking no the edging

    ...I then added the 23 on the belt plate

    IMG_4691.JPG IMG_4692.JPG

    Waiting for the details to dry

    Will probably add a hint of a sash as well

    Stay tuned all

    Happy benchtime

    Nap
  2. mike bush Active Member

    Hi Nap.
    I like the corrections you have made. Its a pity that tfb miniatures didn't correct the errors when advised. They stated that they had contacted Offo so the corrections could be made. Obviously didn't listen.
    Mike,
    https://www.planetfigure.com/thread...lier-1775-tfb-miniatures.463603/#post-1255210
    Hi all been in touch with Offo lucky he was just about to post it. He will do the bits that have been identified. Once again thank you for the info. We do listen and if we can put things right we will.

    He will be available very soon thanks again

    Steve

    TFB Miniatures Team

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  3. valiant A Fixture

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    United-Kingdom
    im still not convinced that the rear of the headdress looks right....[IMG]
  4. Nap Moderator

    Country:
    England
    Hi Steve

    Seen that picture they are from RFIA ......it's difficult to find accurate rear views ...

    Would welcome your thoughts and suggestions

    Be good to see the actual ref used by Offo to sculpt the rear details

    Nap
  5. misfit151 A Fixture

    Hi Kev. Looking good on this one. I was well on with the painting so didn't do any alterations. Nearly finished him though (y). Mike
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  6. valiant A Fixture

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    I may be wrong, Nap, but I just dont imagine the back to look so sharp - if its fur, then the back would more resemble the enactor's versions, IMO..?
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  7. Nap Moderator

    Country:
    England

    Cheers Mike ...look forward to seeing your version ...can't wait to get paint on mine ....once the rear sorted !

    Found this but no rear views !
    IMG_4694.JPG

    Happy benchtime

    Nap
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  8. Nap Moderator

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    England
    Cheers Steve so it's not the cords etc but the shaping ...too pointed ...needs to be fuller ?

    Found this similar cap from the 97th

    Nap

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  9. valiant A Fixture

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    Dunno if think makes my thoughts clearer, but the red line indicate where I would "bulk up" the fur...!! hat.jpg
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  10. mike bush Active Member

    Does this help. RWc22d- Rear of British Grenadier cap copy.jpg
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  11. Nap Moderator

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    England
    Cheers Guys

    Steve Looks like I will bulk up where suggested thank you

    Mike

    Looks like another view of the same piece I posted ...useful thank you

    Nap
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  12. mike bush Active Member

    Closer look your right, thought yours was badged 92nd and the other 97th.. But both 97th
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  13. Viking Bob PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Nice going Nap, your trademark research is paying off.
  14. Nap Moderator

    Country:
    England
    Cheers Bob ...still thinking about the cords and rear furry as mentioned by Steve

    Hope we see more from your bench soon

    Happy benchtime

    Nap
  15. Nap Moderator

    Country:
    England
    Quick Iffyvision pic ...belt plate complete ...scrolls also on feathers on epaulettes as well and sash added

    Found a picture different Regt but shows off back of headwear

    Happy benchtime all

    Nap

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  16. mike bush Active Member

    Hi Nap.
    Nice work on the additions, looks good. Pity it wasn't corrected when they had the chance. But if they did you wouldn't have been able to have a little play.
    Lets be honest you do like to put your own little stamp on things:).
    Look forward to see some paint on it.
    Mike
  17. Nap Moderator

    Country:
    England

    Hi Mike

    Thank you and of course your right ..it's good to play ...I like to put my stamp on things sometimes...and enjoy finding out about things ..it's what the hobby is about for me

    Talking of playing ....based on references here ...cheers for your pic

    IMG_4727.JPG

    Once fully dry will build up and texture the areas around centre

    Painting will ....hopefully! bring the details I added

    Happy benchtime

    Nap
  18. samson Well-Known Member

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    United-States
    Looking forward to your progress . Enjoy watching all the changes you make .
  19. Nap Moderator

    Country:
    England
    Hi there

    Thanks for looking in ...just finished building up the headwear ...time to let it fully go off ...then it's the primer and then basecoating

    Looking forward to painting this especially the face which I think looks a little arrogant and then there's the scarlet tunic

    Stay tuned

    Happy benchtime

    Nap
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  20. Nap Moderator

    Country:
    England
    Built up the rear , now all gone off nicely ....

    Bring on the primer and the basecoats

    Thank you to all for the input appreciated

    Happy benchtime

    Nap

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