Thank you Andrew, beginners luck I think.

Polishing the white metal blade can produce very realistic results. I also like to add a thin coat of clear gloss acrylic over the top of it to seal the finish and ward off corrosion. Without that, I suspect the bare polished metal might lose its sheen over time.

“I also like to add a thin coat of clear gloss acrylic over the top of it to seal the finish and ward off corrosion.”

Good tip, I will look into that, thanks Khollar.

Working on the French Line Lancer officers face using Acrylics from Lifecolour range. Making his added face scar prominent but hopefully not overdone.

Glued the larger pieces together using CA gel also as a light filler, wiping across gaps with a cotton bud before it dries. I will do this again before painting the uniform detail and doing high/low lights.

Time to let the glue set and evaluation before continuing.

Tried a new technique underneath the face painting (well for me) Verdaccio, used in fine art painting. Think it helped bring the face to life.

I did not know the Orion Syndicate took part...

Spent a little time yesterday painting the officers tunic.

Line Lancer reference

Uniform colour reference - 1er Régiment des chevaux-légers

Green - chrome yellow and winsor blue greenshade
Scarlett red - bright red with just a hint of cerrulean blue

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I'll second that!!
Joel

Thanks Joel, I have another CGS in the stash to do sometime.

Still need to work on the face but getting there, wanted a war weary and older weather worn look to him.

Final images of the bust (I forgot to post)

I have a couple in the stash so might just do that, probably this one.

Impressive and great presentation. Love the watery eyes, making him look like a weary old warrior.

Jeff

Thank you, my first and hopefully not last bust.