My latest in progress effort is this terrific Nello Rivieccio sculpt for Alexandros of Albrecht von Wallenstein, the Bohemian general from the Thirty Years War. 75mm. Acrylics, inks, gouache.

Colin

Nice progress on a great figure. Following with interest.

Looks really good, interesting finish on the armour and the face is ace.

Cheers Simon

Thanks gents. I went for blackened and “in the field” armour based on a lot of portraits of the period. Neither armour nor face is finished yet but getting there.

Nap the armour is acrylic paint, metallic paints and powders, inks (primarily Payne’s Grey). No stippling. The ruff is challenging as it’s easy to fall into over darkening the recesses. Still working on this too.

Colin

Nice start. Looking forward to seeing more.

Malc

Excellent figure, and your really doing it justice..

Smithy

Thanks Warren

Thanks Malc

The trousers are loosely based on the box art and what I assume is the inspiration print. I am going more toward crimson than purple for various reasons.

Colin

Here’s where I am currently.

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This is looking really good, love where you are going with the face and armour especially.
Melanie

Looking really good, like the colour of the trousers and there is scope for some nice detailing depending what material they will be, wool, velvet or silk.

Cheers Simon

Thanks Melanie

I agree on the pants Simon. Such a terrific sculpt.

That's lookin mighty fine!

Great job so far. Your post it timely in that I'm just starting on a circa 1700 cuirass which from what I've read was often painted black.

Thanks Steve

I’ve seen various references to oil used in blacking armour. For e.g. “Now, why is it black? To protect your armour from rust and make it look dope (there are other techniques such as "blueing" or reddened/rudded armour IIRC the terms right, am little unsure on the metallurgy parts, the names are based on the slight "dis"colouring of the armour as a result). The cuirassiers…..would be (usually) equipped with "blacked" armour. The armour being covered with burnt oil, paint or varnish.”

IMO paint vs. Burnt oil would give very different finishes.

Here’s where I am tonight.

Colin