WIP 40mm Marquis de Chastellux, Yorktown 1781

[MarquisMini]

Hello folks,
Here is another conversion on my bench.
Originally an officer of militia from Front Rank Figurines.
I clipped off his head and replaced by one i had from Trident.
This figure will represent the Marquis de Chastellux, who was part of the general staff to Rochambeau at Yorktown and acted as a Liaison between the French commander and George Washington.
I have got rid of the turn down collar, added a stand up one according to the French regulations , added the ruffle cravat and fixed the lower part of the vest.
I added the lace on the coat which i gave texture using the end of a metal filing tool.
I hope to start painting it soon.
Cheers

 

[Wings5797]

Cracking figure and a good start with your conversion Daniel.
May I ask what putty you are using and how does it cure/harden.
Cheers,
Keith

 

[MarquisMini]

Cracking figure and a good start with your conversion Daniel.
May I ask what putty you are using and how does it cure/harden.
Cheers,
Keith

Hey mate,
i use brownstuff for most of the edges and big areas, it cures in about 12 hours to a complete solid surface, you will be able to sand it with no problem, working time is about 30/40 minutes before start to harden.
the greenstuff i use mostly for little details, great for hair , lace, and other small details.
the problem with greenstuff is that is kinda difficult to sand, and it take a day to completely cure .
i also use Aves putty or magic sculp, sometimes i would mix that with green stuff or brownstuff.
I would experiment and see what's work for you , but brownstuff works miracles .
I hope i was of help and did not confuse you with all of these choices.
best regards

 

[Nap]

Hi Daniel


Another rather elegant looking piece and interesting subject

Keep going

Nap

 

[Wings5797]

Hey mate,
i use brownstuff for most of the edges and big areas, it cures in about 12 hours to a complete solid surface, you will be able to sand it with no problem, working time is about 30/40 minutes before start to harden.
the greenstuff i use mostly for little details, great for hair , lace, and other small details.
the problem with greenstuff is that is kinda difficult to sand, and it take a day to completely cure .
i also use Aves putty or magic sculp, sometimes i would mix that with green stuff or brownstuff.
I would experiment and see what's work for you , but brownstuff works miracles .
I hope i was of help and did not confuse you with all of these choices.
best regards

Thanks for the info Daniel.
I tried Greenstuff years ago years ago and did not get on with it, a bit flaky. It may have changed somewhat but you look to really do well with it.
I will try Brown stuff just out of interest.
Cheers Mate
Keitg

 

[MarquisMini]

Hi Daniel


Another rather elegant looking piece and interesting subject

Keep going

Nap

Thanks for always participating mate
Cheers

 

[MarquisMini]

Thanks for the info Daniel.
I tried Greenstuff years ago years ago and did not get on with it, a bit flaky. It may have changed somewhat but you look to really do well with it.
I will try Brown stuff just out of interest.
Cheers Mate
Keitg

Try brownstuff keith, it keeps its shape very well and you can sand it when hard, you will not regret using it.
Army painter sells it.
Cheers

 

[Wings5797]

Will do Mate

 

[Huw63]

Marvellous stuff as I've come to expect from you.

Cheers

Huw

 

[MarquisMini]

Marvellous stuff as I've come to expect from you.

Cheers

Huw

Appreciate your comments Huw

 

[MarquisMini]

I finished the lace on the stand up collar, added some hair to its wig and will finish the lace on the pockets and will be ready to prime and paint ....

 

[MarquisMini]

Finished the lace and primed the figure....

 

[MarquisMini]

I got rid of the fringed epaulette since further research found they did not wear epaulettes on their coats, at least the high command.
I painted the base color with scale 75 dark blue and andrea navy blue ...

 

[MarquisMini]

Forgot to post this pic showing the lace on the side pockets and finished wig...View attachment 256427View attachment 256428

 

[franceso sbarile]

Great conversion job !! My best congratulations

 

[MarquisMini]

Great conversion job !! My best congratulations

thank you Franceso

 

[MarquisMini]

I finished the blue coat, layed the base color for the lace using testors enamel gold.

 

[MarquisMini]

Hello folks, i finished the entire coat, lace, vest and pants....
Here are the pics of the mixes for the red and blues i have used.

 

[Nap]

Daniel

You are doing it again ...really like the blues , with the Reds trousers and waistcoat ..looks every bit the high command

Another cracking figure is moving closer to the battlefield

Thanks for sharing

Nap

 

[peedee]

Oh boy.

I thought I would get fed up saying how good these little warriors are.


NOPE

Love 'em.

P