I’m continuing with my deep delving into the depths of my GA box. I seem to have a lot of OOP items.

This time it’s a Le Cimier pairing (54 mm) of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.

I’ve had this kit for quite a long time and wasn’t sure I’d ever start it.
However, after winning a Phoenix kit of ‘Napoleon Advancing’ at Bugle Call last year, I decided to make a start and get this one finished before progressing to Napoleon etc. They should make a nice little group on the shelf.

Base coats were Humbrol enamels finished with oils, and printers’ inks for the metal items.
I also used a touch of Daler-Rowney FW Pearlescent white on the frills and trimmings for a shimmer effect. It was also used for the pearls.



Hope you like them.

Cheers,
Andrew

Wonderful paintwork Andrew

Mobo

Beautifully finished, Andrew!

Prost!
Brad

Excellent painting without a doubt.

Superb paintjob!

Good job. Somehow they look different with their heads on.

Beautiful work Andrew, on a lovely kit! I look forward to your work on Napoleon Advancing. I have fond memories of painting it back in the late 70's.

Cheers,
Ken

Thank you Mobo.

Cheers,
Andrew

Thank you Brad.

Cheers,
Andrew

Hi Kevin,

Thank you for your kind comments.
Funnily enough, the dress colour is the only item where I followed the box art.

Cheers,
Andrew

Thanks for looking and taking the time to comment BP.

Cheers,
Andrew

Thank you Dmitriy.

Cheers,
Andrew

Thank you Ometz.
Heads on saves a lot of messy red painting.

Cheers,
Andrew

Thank you for your kind comment Ken.
I'm currently going through the 'ice cubes on a plate' stage with Napoleon and Lady, that I experienced with the Ribald Dragoon kit back in April 2016.
The 'bumpegs' are back in action.

Cheers,
Andrew