Well I said I was digging out an golden oldy out of my grey army and this is it.
Pegaso's 13century Hospitaller.
This is going to be a long project as there's a lot of preparation to carry out prior to painting.
At this point the body section has been drilled and pegged to the legs and the small
gap filled with magic-sculpt. The feet have also been pegged ready for fitting to a wooden base.

While the preparation takes place with this, I'm going to work on a bust along side it, to keep the painting going.
Last year I painted Scale Collectables Shae Brennan in 1/6th scale, I enjoyed it so much
that I bought it again in 1/10th scale, but this time it will be painted entirely in acrylics.
I'll start a separate thread for him.


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Malc

The clean up and prep process for resin figures has tends to make us forget how much more "fun" it was to prepare white metal castings. I have a couple to prepare, both armoured, and removing the flash and blending it in is challenging especially if one uses the white metal as the the basis for the armour.
Good luck
Melanie

I can't remember the last time I assembled and painted a metal figure, as you mentioned the clean up is totally different and more filler required.
I've certainly given myself a job on this one.

Malc

A cracking figure mate, as you and Melanie mentioned metal.is a different ball game, I have a couple of old Poste Militare figures waiting patiently for their turn. I'll certainly enjoy this thread.

Cheers Simon

Definitely a different ball game, makes me appreciate resin kits even more.
Saying that I've quite a few wm kits in my stash.

Malc

Yes, this one is certainly a classic, hope I can do it justice.

Malc

I'm with you on that one. I made the mistake of buying what I thought would be a reasonably good quality Pegaso 54mm Napoleonic figure. Turned out to be anything but. Best of luck.....

I really like this piece, I will follow with interest....

Will be following closely, particularly as you're using acrylics, still a real challenge to me. Been recently having a clear out myself and came across a nameplate for Raymond du Puy that I did years ago for a SBS that I'd put on a plinth with some groundwork. Couldn't for the life of me remember what the planned figure was until you posted, found it in the pile.
It's one of those figures that works really well for both beginner and advanced painters, insofar as with it having a prescribed (Hospitaller) colour scheme you can take it as far as you want and will always end up with a satisfactory result.
Cheers

Derek

A nice figure. What scale is it?
(I may just have missed where you said that)
White metal is something we've probably all experienced; I agree that resin is preferable - generally better casting, and certainly lighter and easier to hold when you're working on the assembled piece.
A lovely subject. It'll be good to see how this turns out.
(Our next-door neighbour is having an hilarious, dramatic sneezing fit as I type; just wanted to share that)

Thanks Nigel, Yep, I've got my work cut out with this one.
Taking my time to get the parts drilled and pegged, so hopefully, they'll fit nicely come assembly.


Malc

Cheers Del,
You're right its a good figure for both the beginner and experienced modellers.
It will be painted mostly in acrylics, although I might sneak some oils in here and there.

Malc

Hi David

This is a 90mm scale and its quite a heavy lump, so handling will be fun.
My Mrs suffers from sneezing fits which I'm sure amuse our neighbours as well as myself.
Hope she doesn't read this or I'm in for it.

Malc

90mm of lead alloy...
Oy-vey!!
Your man in the left is the same size ( marketed as 75mm by Pegaso; like hell, he is )
And pretty damned heavy.

Many thanks

You're spot on David, it's a very heavy lump and going to need a suitable vice to mount it in when I start the painting.

Malc

I've finished cleaning up the main components, drilled and pegged what I can.
It's ready for a wash in soapy water before I start priming.


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Malc

Just make sure not to use your own tooth brush to clean it!

Cheers Simon