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Completed Napoleonic Infantry from Elan 13 Miniatures

Discussion in 'vBench (Works in Progress)' started by David Spencer, Apr 7, 2023.

  1. David Spencer A Fixture

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    Now that the self-imposed gloom of my FINAL aircraft kit has concluded (HOORAY!!) it's time to return to proper modelling.

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  2. Nap Moderator

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    Hi David

    Congratulations on the new job and on completing that planey model

    Great figure choice , intrigue how you going to use the gravestones ...perhaps a sentinel standing over lost comrades ?

    Following with interest

    Happy benchtime

    Nap
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  3. David Spencer A Fixture

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    Thanks Nap.
    I bought the grave stones a while ago. Marketed as 1/35, they're hugely over-sized so needed a 75mm fig.
    No legend on them, which means some careful scribing is required.
    Straightforward enough...
    Yep.
    No problem at all...
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  4. David Spencer A Fixture

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    The wooden base edging.
    That last corner is always a bugger.
    Suppose that's what groundwork is for...
    (Coffee shop stirring sticks and cast-off 9mm plywood).

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  5. David Spencer A Fixture

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    Gravestone "etched" with a pointed file tip.

    But who was the enigmatic "JV", who passed away in 1861?
    No idea. I just needed a couple of letters and a date.

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  6. David Spencer A Fixture

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    Oops!
    I think I just changed my mind.
    Tommy Atkins in place of Billy Yank, who will now await his turn.
    Today has been a trying one, that's for sure (it started at 5.30 am). So calm and predictability are in short supply.

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  7. David Spencer A Fixture

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    Does this scenario look familiar to anyone?

    (Speakers are behind my seat, either side of my head ... great sound!) 16816730840301115798014.jpg
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  8. Nap Moderator

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    Hi David

    Are you starting another thread for Tommy ? ...or would you like me to change the thread title

    Got to have music when I'm at the bench

    Have fun

    Nap
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  9. David Spencer A Fixture

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    Hi Nap.
    If you could change the title that would be great.
    Many thanks
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  10. Nap Moderator

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    All sorted

    Nap
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  11. David Spencer A Fixture

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    Thanks very much
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  12. David Spencer A Fixture

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    Cannot move from this position till the left arm is stuck in place.
    Hopefully without my finger being attached too. 16817570483511535147697.jpg
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  13. David Spencer A Fixture

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    It's on!
    Or rather, they both are.
    Third attempt; the downside of superglue is you don't get a "tacky" phase when you can adjust position.
    Such is resin- and metal figure-modelling.
    Anyway, the musket butt rests on the ground and it'll soon be in place. 16817574818101150851560.jpg 16817574818101150851560.jpg
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  14. David Spencer A Fixture

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    Absolutely LOADS to do, but here is a progress shot of the basic colours still being applied.

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  15. Nap Moderator

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    Hi David

    Coming along nicely there , neatly painted

    Sorted pics out !

    Looking forward to seeing more

    Happy benchtime

    Nap
  16. David Spencer A Fixture

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    Thanks Nap
    "It'll be over by Christmas"
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  17. David Spencer A Fixture

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    Shading pipe-clay leather.
    (Pics on the wonk)

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  18. David Spencer A Fixture

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    Progress shot

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  19. David Spencer A Fixture

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    Crappy snappy photo.
    Believe it or not, shading is well underway.
    When it's done, I'll photograph it with a proper camera.
    RIP Andy Rourke.

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  20. Nap Moderator

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    Hi David

    Coming along well now , shadings looking good so far

    " unwonked " pics

    Look forward to seeing more

    Happy benchtime

    Nap
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