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Completed French Officer Franco Prussian War 1870

Discussion in 'vBench (Works in Progress)' started by Larsen E. Whipsnade, Jun 9, 2023.

  1. Larsen E. Whipsnade Moderator

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    After a triple dip into the fantasy world something a little more traditional, this Franco Prussian War French Officer 1870 from Model Cellar. 3 pieces (the bill on the kepi is a separate piece). Sculpting is great, Casting is near flawless with only some extrmely minor webbing

    The French may not have done so well in the war but one thing you have to give them....
    ...they had the best hats.

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  2. Scott Sheltz Well-Known Member

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    Looking forward to seeing this one painted up!
  3. Nap Moderator

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    England
  4. Larsen E. Whipsnade Moderator

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    Pretty happy with the skin tones so far....
    Rick
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  5. Nap Moderator

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    Hi Rick

    Very good start there ...very French looking sculpt

    If I may you might need to tidy up the collar edging

    Thanks for the updates

    Happy benchtime

    Nap
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  6. Steve Ski PlanetFigure Supporter

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    That's looking good!
  7. Larsen E. Whipsnade Moderator

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    Thanks. Steve.
    Rick
  8. Larsen E. Whipsnade Moderator

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    Le capitaine a un joli chapeau**

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    ** For those of you who speak French, it's Creole French.
    For those of you who speak Creole French, it's Northwestern Creole French.
    As perhaps spoken in.. Utah.
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  9. Dr Bison Well-Known Member

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    Well, I am from Utah and my maternal grandmother spoke Northwestern Creole French (one of the altogether 27 southeastern dialects) with me whilst I grew up with her. I understand exactly what you mean.

    For all those of you who didn't have that privilege, the translation is (roughly): "The oils on this model of a French officer from the war of 1870, painted by a very talented American modeller, haven't dried completely yet, which explains why the red of the cap is still a bit shiny." Creole is a very useful language to compress a lot of information into very few words.:cool:

    Karl
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  10. Nap Moderator

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    Hi Rick

    That's coming along really well now , like the very neat lacework around the kepi .....what's the top like ?

    If I might share this from I think a US modeller ( unsure who ! )

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    Look forward to seeing more on your version

    Happy benchtime

    Nap
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  11. Larsen E. Whipsnade Moderator

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    Thanks, Kev. Lacework on the top is still a bit sloppy. Here is where it stands at the moment.
    Rick
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  12. Larsen E. Whipsnade Moderator

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    :LOL: Thanks!
  13. Larsen E. Whipsnade Moderator

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    Lace work on top of cap cleaned up a little.
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  14. Nap Moderator

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    England
    Hi Rick


    Nice neatly done on the top lacing , do like the red as well .......your using Oils ?

    Look forward to seeing how the uniform blue goes

    Happy benchtime

    Nap
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  15. Larsen E. Whipsnade Moderator

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    Hi Kev, thanks.

    No, I'm not using oils. Not sure why I'm getting an oil-like shine. I used Vallejo acrylics: Dark Vermillion as a base and a little Scarlet for a subtle highlight.

    As for the uniform blue I'm planning to use AK's Dark Sea Blue.

    Rick
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  16. Larsen E. Whipsnade Moderator

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  17. marco14 PlanetFigure Supporter

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    very very beautiful paintwork,and a nice figure
    Mario
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  18. Nap Moderator

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    England
    Hi Rick

    Blimey that didn't take long at all !

    Looking forward to seeing more

    Happy benchtime

    Nap
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  19. MalcC A Fixture

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    Looking good Rick. (y)

    Malc
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  20. Steve Corvi New Member

    Nice work..motivates me to..... I need to get to work on my Kitchener bust

    Steve,
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  21. Warren SMITH A Fixture

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    Australia
    Great work..
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