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Completed Imperial Guard Chasseur Officer firing pistol

Discussion in 'vBench (Works in Progress)' started by Nap, Apr 25, 2021.

  1. Nap Moderator

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    Cheers it's getting there , by no means perfection but I am now enjoying it more !

    Looking forward to getting on with the late HRH though

    Nap
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  2. Jimbo A Fixture

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    He's coming along great Kev, I like the dark green of his uniform and the braiding looks very nice.
    Hopefully I'll be able to see this at Bugle Call in November(y)
    Cheers
    Jim
  3. Nap Moderator

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    England
    Cheers Jimbo ......uniform green just a base colour still to do that plus buttons on dolman .........did the buckles on sword and sabretache and position ed the reins onto horse ...waiting for them to dry into position before priming etc

    It will be done for BC ...this year

    Nap
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  4. Nap Moderator

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    Picky update

    Sword straps are drying nicely ready to be fitted properly later

    Also now have the remaining reins done with putty and away from me !!....drying

    Sabretache buckles being sorted as well

    Working on lacework on pelisse and aguilette on the HRH bust

    Nap

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  5. Steve Ski PlanetFigure Supporter

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    That's a really cool, creative way to work this Nap, standing by for more!
  6. Nap Moderator

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    England

    Hi Ski

    Good to have you look in ......more updates very soon

    Nap
  7. clrsgt A Fixture

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    Just awesome Nap.
  8. Nap Moderator

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    England

    Hi Michael

    Far too kind ..it's defiantly a one off ......thanks for looking in

    Nap
  9. Nap Moderator

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    England
    Hi folks

    Bit of a update

    Pelisse lacework progressing nicely .....one sleeve done others and all the lacework WIP , then it will be the red , then lining and then fur edging


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    My colours for the piping etc ( plus a tiny bit of black and burnt umber )

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    Basecoated straps on sword and sabretache....still more to do obviously

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    Completed the waist belt and "S" clasp adding the button down front piece

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    Still to paint main uniform green , collar , fleshwork , gloves and pistol

    All comments , suggestions welcome

    Nap
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  10. Wayneb A Fixture

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    What a tough job to pull this off.....But you are making it work......looks very good.

    Wayne
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  11. Nap Moderator

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    It's certainly a long job but the pelisse lacework is now finished so it's the sword/sabretache belts today ......after suitable checks for fitting

    Thanks for looking in

    Nap
  12. Nap Moderator

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    England
    Hi everyone

    Update time ...with pics !( click on them for lager images if you wish )

    All lacework completed on pelisse , LOH finished ......still need to paint the white fur edging ....and the actual red of the pelisse , the inside lining

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    Belts all done on sword and sabretache....I will put these together in place prior to actually fitting to waist belt

    ...."plan alert" .....cut out some of waist belt sword etc sit nicely to the body ...then add the 3 round fittings

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    All comments/ suggestions welcome

    Nap

    PS Aiming for Bugle Call 21 on the 21st Nov ( this year )........ but there's still a lot to get together ! ....we shall see ...lol
  13. arj A Fixture

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    That has come along very nicely Kevin.
    Keeping fingers crossed that I might be able to get a close look Bugle Call.

    Cheers,
    Andrew
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  14. Jimbo A Fixture

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    Some damn fine work that man!.....(y)
    Cheers
    Jim
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  15. Jonthan mcmeekin Active Member

    Cracking effort fella!
    But...I think if you do some research you'll find that you've painted a western African leopard skin whereas it's widely understood that Napoleon's guards only used southern African leopard skins.
    I mean, come on fella, if you're going to do this stuff at least make an effort to do your research!;)o_O;):wtf:
    Excellent work fella and looking forward to seeing the final result!
    For all those who thought I was serious of the mark that's what sucks the joy out of any hobby!
    Cheers
    Jonathan
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  16. Nap Moderator

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    England
    Thank Andrew ...my fingers are crossed as well !

    Cheers Jim hope to see more of your benchtine


    LOL ...but Jonathan he isn't that rich .....hi is printed on cloth ........

    Memo to self ....get research right ....slapped knuckles

    Cheers for looking in

    Nap
  17. Peter Day PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Marvellous work so far Nap. That degree of research gives me a headache just thinking about it!
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  18. Nap Moderator

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    England
    Thank you Peter appreciate your time

    It's getting together now ...today is the white fur surround on the pelisse

    Stay tuned

    Nap
  19. Nap Moderator

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    England
    Hi to all

    Spent yesterday putting together the sword and sabretache straps into place which then proceeded to break ....so now removed the resin straps and will be using lead sheeting ....

    Of course they will need totally repainting .....oh well he said gritting his teeth ...that's modelling !

    Started work on the white fur on pelisse

    Nap
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  20. Jimbo A Fixture

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    Shame about the sabretache straps Kev, they were looking good, how about the sabre straps are they OK?
    Cheers
    Jim

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