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Completed Airfix 54mm French Line Infantry

Discussion in 'vBench (Works in Progress)' started by Merryweather, Mar 16, 2021.

  1. NigelR A Fixture

    Looks good, that's a really convincing pose, very effective.
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  2. MalcC A Fixture

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    I agree with what Nigel has said, very well animated.

    Malc
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  3. Nap Moderator

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    Hi Neil

    Nice work on #12 , shame about the musket but perhaps it was shattered by a musket ball

    Look forward to seeing more

    Happy benchtime

    Nap
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  4. Warren SMITH A Fixture

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    terrific work..
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  5. Merryweather A Fixture

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    Nigel,Malc,Nap, Warren; thank you all very much for your continued interest and support. It really does help me keep up the momentum.
    Cheers
    Neil
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  6. Merryweather A Fixture

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    Fusilier 13 is ready for painting
    Fusilier 13 ready (1).jpg Fusilier 13 ready (2).jpg

    Cheers
    Neil
  7. NigelR A Fixture

    Great animation......and fabulous sideburns!
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  8. MalcC A Fixture

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    Another well animated figure.

    Malc
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  9. Warren SMITH A Fixture

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    Great work..
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  10. Nap Moderator

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    England
    Hi Neil

    Nicely done , do like the use of many different materials to make the equipment, straps etc

    Going to paint up well so look forward to seeing more

    Happy benchtime

    Nap
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  11. blaster A Fixture

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    Excellent. A most enjoyable build. Rgds victor
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  12. Merryweather A Fixture

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    Thanks everyone for the great comments and likes.
    Fusilier 13 is painted

    Fuslier 13 painted.jpg

    and assembled

    Fusilier 13 (1).JPG


    Fusilier 13 (3).JPG

    Fusilier 13 (4).JPG


    Fusilier 13 (5).JPG

    And here's a taster of the effect, although it's not how they will ultimately be arranged.

    Fusilier 13 (2).JPG

    Thanks for following, now it's on to Fusilier 14!
    cheers
    Neil
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  13. NigelR A Fixture

    Wow, looking really good Neil, keep going!
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  14. Historex Rob PlanetFigure Supporter

    Good stuff. Fun to watch. Thanks for sharing.
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  15. Nap Moderator

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    England
    Hi Neil

    Fusilier 13 looks good , think he's my favourite so far , in with the other wounded/dead they all work well together

    Thanks for the updates

    Bring on F14

    Happy benchtime

    Nap
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  16. Merryweather A Fixture

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    Thanks Gents.(y)
    Oh dear I REALLY do need help! My two projects are cross-fertilizing!
    I’ve only gone and created another fusilier…..
    I was looking at them all lined up and I decided I really need another standing firing figure, and Fusilier 15 was an obvious candidate so I replaced his right arm and tweaked his left arm
    Before


    Fusilier 15.jpg


    After


    Fusilier 15 (2).jpg

    The legs of Fusilier 13 came from the Airfix AWI British Grenadier, but they don’t HAVE to have gaiters, do they, and I’ve got some of those US Marine legs still,…. and I have the spare torso from the British Grenadier that I can think of no good use for, and with a bit of carving the uniform could be made into a Fusilier jacket….


    Airfix AWI British Grenadier 54mm(1).jpg


    …and before I knew it there was Fusilier 16


    Fusilier 16 (1).jpg

    Fusilier 16 (3).jpg

    Obviously there’s a lot of work to make him into a fusilier, but I just couldn’t help myself
    The shako and equipment is all easy, especially as I can 3D print some of it- except that it means I have to texture another bloody furry pack! The British Grenadier had one but I’ve already used it. I’m still determined to USE UP THE STASH and the only one I have left is with the French Imperial Guardsman kit (I know I could sculpt it but I can’t be arsed). So now I have to think of a use for that kit without the pack-shouldn’t be too difficult but it adds another project to the growing list
    So there we are, just as the end was coming into sight!
    Cheers
    Neil
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  17. NigelR A Fixture

    LOL! This will be worth the wait though........
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  18. Historex Rob PlanetFigure Supporter

    Fun to watch this. I have many (many) Historex backpacks. I can send some over, if you can use them.
  19. Warren SMITH A Fixture

    Country:
    Australia
    Excellent work... keep them coming I say..
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  20. Merryweather A Fixture

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    That's very kind, Rob, thank you, but one is enough and I AIN'T doing any more after that one!

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