WIP Conquistador, 1530 (Poste Militaire, 70mm)

[Edward]

Hello, I've made a start on this classic sculpted by Keith Durham. I've wanted to paint this for years but had to wait until Bonapartes re-released it recently. The new casting is excellent.

The face is pretty much finished in acrylics, as is the red collar. I filled the holes in the eyes with a small amount of putty before undercoating. I couldn't decide how to paint the armour, whether to use the metal and polish it or not, but in the end I undercoated it and will try to paint it using acrylic silver paint and washes of black/brown. I also decided to have him standing on a rock, rather than the Aztec statue that comes with the kit. I am going to do my best to create a small jungle scene. I'd like to add a tree and plants. Not sure how this will work out! As usual my photos aren't the best..

Edward

 

[Wings5797]

Great start on an all time classic figure Edward.
I always like your painted metal style, so I am waiting with interest for your next step.
Regards,
Keith

 

[Edward]

Thanks Keith.

 

[sarouman]

Great start on an all time classic figure Edward.
I always like your painted metal style, so I am waiting with interest for your next step.
Regards,
Keith

100% AGREE WITH FRIEND!!
Exact same will say REALLY IN A CLASSIC MINIATURE

Alexandros

 

[Edward]

It really is a classic, this was originally released in 1988! There's obviously something about it though.

 

[DEL]

Looking good Edward. I've got most of Keiths figures for PM painted and a few duplicates in the GA.
I've always thought that his figures had something that others at that time lacked, they seem to have an attitude and a real sense of context that allowed the modeller to push the groundwork and display quite a bit. great job on the face particularly on the eyes.
I'll follow this with interest.
Cheers
Derek

 

[megroot]

Superbe painted face.
Looking forward to your next step.
BTW: I really like Poste Militaire figures.

Marc

 

[Ron Tamburrini]

This should be interesting Edward ,face looks great ,remember this one from my previous modelling life it was one of the crispest castings you ever did see.

Ron

 

[elanlane13]

The face looks good Edward. As others have said this is a true 'classic'. Looking forward to see what you dowith it.

 

[Joe55]

This guy is looking great already and am confident you will do a top notch job in total. I can't wait to see him done.

Joe

 

[tonydawe]

There's no doubt, this is a classic figure and definitely a favourite of mine. Great start. I looking forward to following your progress.

 

[Edward]

I haven't been able to do much work on this recently, but here's an update.

 

[Edorta]

I have painted this figure long time ago, and is one of my favourites from Poste. Great work so far. I follow with interest.

Military miniatures painted by Eduardo Garcia

 

[housecarl]

Looks superb Edward.
Carl.

 

[Edward]

Thanks a lot

 

[Dennis]

A wonderful rendition of a classic Edward, looking forward to seeing more.
Dennis

 

[davidmitchell]

Great work so far on this classic figure Edward, think these figures still hold up well today.Have got a couple lurking in the grey army as well and always buy them if I see them at shows.

Cheers David

 

[smudger1960]

Hi Edward,just catching up mate,great start and nicely done eyes and flesh,i hav'nt seen one of these figures for a while so i will look forward to following your progress

 

[Edward]

Thanks a lot guys.

I've made some progress.

 

[smudger1960]

Very nice mate,i like the red