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WIP 40mm Corps Royal du Genié, Yorktown 1781

Discussion in 'vBench (Works in Progress)' started by MarquisMini, Oct 1, 2016.

  1. MarquisMini A Fixture

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    Argentina
    Hello Planeteers,
    New conversion on my bench.
    I had this spar efigure from Trident Designs, a prussian officer which i am converting to a senior staff officer of the corps of Engineers.
    I clipped the head off and replaced by one of the french fusiliers in tricorne hat.
    I've got rid of the hand with gloves on the left, sand it the cuffs a little and got rid of the long lapels which i will build the french style lapels and stand up collar.
    I will have to build his vest as well sinc ei've got rid of the sash on his waist.
    Their uniform was , in my opinion , one of the most elegant among the frenchies.
    A dark blue coat, black lapels, cuffs and stand up collar all piped in red.
    Scarlet vest and breeches with scarlet turnback and gold buttons.
    They also wore gold lace on their hats .
    Cheers 250_999_0-michaud_d_ar_ons.jpg 20161001_140614.jpg 20161001_140626.jpg
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  2. billyturnip A Fixture

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    The Royalist officers are losing their heads eight years too early! :D

    As usual I'll be following and enjoying your progress Daniel. (y)
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  3. Viking Bob PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Blooming heck Daniel, this is going to be good, watching.
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  4. Joe55 A Fixture

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    You've been busy as a beaver with them conversions Daniel! I'll be looking in (y)!

    Joe
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  5. MarquisMini A Fixture

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    Haha, yes they are.
    Thanks mate
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  6. MarquisMini A Fixture

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    Thanks Bob :)
  7. MarquisMini A Fixture

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    Cheers Joe
  8. MarquisMini A Fixture

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    Argentina
    Hello folks, finished the lapels, buttons , collar, cravat, vest , cuff and back of the powdred wig, missing the bow only and it will go to prime and paint.
    All was done with brownstuff, the fringed epaulettes , hair and cuff with greenstuff. 20161002_232045.jpg 20161002_232058.jpg 20161002_232110.jpg
  9. MarquisMini A Fixture

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    And this chap is ready for some paint.... 20161003_083817.jpg 20161003_083827.jpg 20161003_083835.jpg
  10. phil_h A Fixture

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    Really great so far, looking forward to the painting..
    Phil
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  11. MarquisMini A Fixture

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    Thanks Phil, i will start painting up tonight :)
  12. MarquisMini A Fixture

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    Argentina
    Made some progress today.
    Lapels and cuffs are done.
    I layed the base color for the coat using scale 75 dark blue, wash it with black (reaper)
    Basecolor on the hat i've used GW charadon granite and german grey.
    As for the red, i have used gory red from vallejo game color which is one of my favorite base colors for red at the moment.




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  13. MarquisMini A Fixture

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  14. Nap Moderator

    Country:
    England
    Hi Daniel,

    Looking good line the uniform and facing colours The red mix you use is one I have borrowed ..good as you say but esoecially on these smaller figures .

    Yet again a real lovely figure is developing ..keep painting

    Always good to see your updates

    Nap

    PS ..As a diversion reckon you should paint up a little scene with a Celtic chariot ..go on you know you want to..lol
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  15. Huw63 A Fixture

    As ever a pleasure to see how you handle such small figures.

    Cheers

    Huw
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  16. MarquisMini A Fixture

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    Argentina



    thanks Kev, yeah, keep waiting for the celtic chariot :p
  17. MarquisMini A Fixture

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    Argentina


    thanks Huw, can't wait to get home tonight and keep painting this chap, lot of fun painting these uniforms.
    cheers
  18. fabrizio19691969 A Fixture

    very fine work
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  19. MarquisMini A Fixture

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    Grazie Fabrizio!
  20. MarquisMini A Fixture

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    Finished the hat, the vest and pants ..... 20161004_233012.jpg 20161004_233019.jpg
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