1/10th vive lempereur, col-burthe 4th hussars

[Steve Brodie]

Glued his arms on and filled in the gaps, needs to dry for 24hrs then to be sanded. Base layer painted onto his face, eyes painted in

 

[Graham]

Sanding and re painting the joins at this stage would scare me to death

 

[Steve Brodie]

Sanding and re painting the joins at this stage would scare me to death

Trouble is under his left arm is a lot of detail, so had to paint separate to the body, should only need a swipe of some sanding sticks

 

[Nap]

Sanding and re painting the joins at this stage would scare me to death

Me too !!

All credit to those that do this

Nap

 

[Steve Brodie]

So,
Filler sanded and areas touched in, not 100% happy now paint is on, so will probably go over again with the skinny sanding sticks.boots painted in green grey, so black could be used as a shadow, highlights with pearl grey. Dirtied up with vallejo burnt umber and ochre pigments. Yellow staining added to his gauntlets using a mix of buff and naples yellow

 

[Nap]

Hi Steve

Another good update ...I would be cringing sorting out the filling !

Sure you will be happier when you've done your resending

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Capt. Warren]

I am, as you can see, having some difficulty in getting the post to behave! I remain a bit behind you Steve, but am making some progress. I have not yet "misted" the white layers on the horse, but think I may get there this weekend.

 

[Steve Brodie]

,I am, as you can see, having some difficulty in getting the post to behave! I remain a bit behind you Steve, but am making some progress. I have not yet "misted" the white layers on the horse, but think I may get there this weekend.

The left eye on my copy isn't as defined as your copy.

Why not create a thread showing all your hard work as well. Would be good to see.

Steve

 

[Noel Walker]

I had the same issue with the 17th Lancer conversion (https://www.planetfigure.com/thread...rds-trumpeter-egypt-1882.239615/#post-1066947). Of course the larger the casting the larger the even minor mismatches between the parts. The horses moulded by Victory Miniatures have complete bodies with separate legs. This doesn't get rid of moulding gaps but does help.

Mike

Hey was yours like warped in the middle of the horses body? mine was causing a huge gap

 

[Peter Day]

The epic continues. Great progress Mr B.

 

[Steve Brodie]

Hey was yours like warped in the middle of the horses body? mine was causing a huge gap

Yep he was, quote a bit sanding needed to get it close to a good fit and a bit of filler. Think Capt. Warren had the same issues

 

[Nap]

Hi Guys

Good update and it's interesting to see the way both approach this piece and the honest comments

Look forward to more

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[MCPWilk]

I have found that a heat gun, as used by aeromodellers, is quite good at straightening warped parts although I haven't used it on anything as big as a horse. You have to be careful not to overdo it as well.

Mike

 

[Steve Brodie]

I have found that a heat gun, as used by aeromodellers, is quite good at straightening warped parts although I haven't used it on anything as big as a horse. You have to be careful not to overdo it as well.

Mike

Knowing my luck, I would over heat it and up with a 'wonkey donkey'

 

[Steve Brodie]

Started fleshing out his face, Base tone on and started the highlights. Shadows to be added along with glazes.

 

[Steve Brodie]

A quick email to pete Watson at petes bases , and a few days later the base has arrived, its a gorgeous piece of wood measuring 40x13x3cm (approx). Pen marks are mine so I know where to line up to drill a few peg holes. Hope to get a sheet of A3 paper later so I can show the whole lot together. Suffice to say its massive and tall!

Paraphrasing Brody on Jaws , ' were gonna need a bigger cabinet !'

 

[Steve Brodie]

A few shadows added, hair painted and chin strap painted

 

[Nap]

Hi Steve

Reckon your going to need a bigger mancave or a stables !

Nice looking piece of timber from Mr W

Thanks for sharing updates

Happy basing

Nap

 

[Moonraker]

Coming on nicely Steve. It will be quite imposing when complete.

 

[Steve Brodie]

Could only get some black card, but looks good against it !