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Napoleon Bonaparte - a homage...

Discussion in 'Completed Figures' started by Airkid, Dec 28, 2020.

  1. Airkid A Fixture

    Country:
    England
    This 54mm figure came into my possession via some odds and ends given to me by my middle brother. It was the only figure related item among modelling items my youngest brother had on his bench before he sadly had to give up modelling due to an inoperable brain tumour. He almost certainly sculpted it at some time and as it had been very nicely cast in WM I'm guessing it was his gift shot from the producer.
    He was a prolific sculptor but not commercially aware, so a lot of what he produced didn't get much attention. He did stuff for Verlinden, Pegaso and others but this Napoleon is all I have of his work. I therefore thought it would be a nice gesture to paint it up to mark what would have been his 61st birthday on Jan 3rd.
    If anyone recognises it and can say who produced it (if at all) I would be interested.
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    Napoleonic buffs, please forgive me if I have rendered this piece incorrectly:rolleyes:

    Phil
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  2. bucsfan21 Well-Known Member

    Country:
    United-States
    Phil,, Great job on this little gem! I think that this one of the best interpretation's of The Emperor in the field. I got a casting from Bruno when he released it back in the early 90's. Painted it and then got another one recently. Love what you did with it from the groundwork to the greatcoat and white pantaloons. Looks just like the Emperor (y) ...Thanks for sharing your work!

    Terry Martin-Member of the Atlanta Military Figure Society:)
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  3. Dimonikus Active Member

    Country:
    Russian-Federation
  4. Tom W. Well-Known Member

    Country:
    Germany
    Good morning Phil.The original figure is from Le Cimier/France.I think the Swiss company Atelier Maket sell them today.
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  5. Nap Moderator

    Country:
    England
    Hi Phil

    Whst a wonderful gesture and tribute to your talented brother such a shame talent never got recognised

    Nice painting from you bringing to life the sculpt well

    Do you know what else he sculpted for company's ?

    Thanks for sharing

    Happy benchtime

    Nap
  6. MoboSchreuder A Fixture

    Beautiful paintwork again Phil

    Mobo
  7. Airkid A Fixture

    Country:
    England
    Thanks Kev

    He did work for various manufacturers. I know his 54mm Muslim Warrior for Pegaso is still catalogued. Also a 120mm Spanish Knight for Verlinden, long OOP. There was much other stuff plus a lot of large scale fantasy/garage kits for Comet Models and others. He also did a number of one-offs for collectors. I will consult with my other brother on what he can remember. I believe he has a couple of the one-offs which I will endeavour to photograph.

    Phil
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  8. dmcHobbes Active Member

    Country:
    United-States
    Phil

    Excellent paint job. You do honor for your brother. I have one in my grey army and it is a beautiful sculpt.

    Doug
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  9. clrsgt A Fixture

    Country:
    United-States
    A great job on a Metal Modeles classic.

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