Completed Lt Gonville Bromhead, Rorke's Drift, 1879 (Aitna, 54mm)

[Edward]

I started this one about a year ago but have finally got around to finishing it. It's a 54mm Aitna figure, based on the old 100mm RealModels figure sculpted by David Grieve. I always liked the Grieve figure but it's hard to get hold of and it looks quite heavy in metal at that size, so I went for this newer one instead in a scale I prefer. I used Vallejo acrylics. Hope you like it.

Edward

 

[Mat Lambert]

Nice painting. I believe Richie at 1879miniatures has rerelease a larger version of Bromhead if you're interested for future projects.
Cheers
Mat

 

[peedee]

Nicely done Edward, this looks great.

The bigger original one was a right old chunky monkey of a casting,
No wonder Ritchie got right into the period is it it painted up well though.

All the best thanks for posting this.

Paul

 

[Viking Bob]

You have done a good job on him, he looks great. (I have the 100mm version in the display cabinet).
Might have to get this one.
Regards.

 

[Mjølner]

It is a really great paintjob, I am very impressed with the red, looks damned good

 

[arj]

Very nice.

Cheers,
Andrew

 

[megroot]

Very nice work.

marc

 

[MalcC]

Very nice work Edward.

The 100mm version was one of the very first models I painted.

Malc

 

[Metal Extremo]

Very very nice work. The reds is perfect IMO. Just, one thing-. Why he is so clean? Why no more dirty? More powder at trousers and boots, and a little of it at jacquet please, and you have a master piece here.

 

[Edward]

Thanks a lot for your comments!

 

[Edward]

Very very nice work. The reds is perfect IMO. Just, one thing-. Why he is so clean? Why no more dirty? More powder at trousers and boots, and a little of it at jacquet please, and you have a master piece here.

Thanks a lot. I have put a bit of dirt on the jacket, trousers and boots but didn't want to overdo it. May put some more on though..

 

[Jerry Hutter]

Lovely Job Edward. I always liked the Real Models Grieve figures and your 54mm version is outstanding!

 

[Chris Ribchester]

Very nicely done.
Chris

 

[DaddyO]

Morning Edward

Lovely job on this figure (I assumed it was the 'biggie' when I saw the pic appear on the main page - didn't realise there was a smaller one available) I'm especially fond of the way you've done the red coat - not the easiest to get right IMO.

One thing that sprang to mind was the colour of the ground; I seem to remember reading that the ground was a reddish clay colour (Perhaps Ritchie can confirm?) rather than khaki. (I may have course just dreamt that up)

Anyway another one to add to the to-do list

Paul

 

[Edward]

Thanks guys.

Morning Edward

Lovely job on this figure (I assumed it was the 'biggie' when I saw the pic appear on the main page - didn't realise there was a smaller one available) I'm especially fond of the way you've done the red coat - not the easiest to get right IMO.

One thing that sprang to mind was the colour of the ground; I seem to remember reading that the ground was a reddish clay colour (Perhaps Ritchie can confirm?) rather than khaki. (I may have course just dreamt that up)

Anyway another one to add to the to-do list

Paul

Thanks Paul - interesting to know about the colour of the ground - thanks for the comment. I'd like to do another Zulu War figure and do more to the groundwork. I already have the excellent Chronos 54mm 24th Foot figure which comes with a base with part of a discarded shield and assagai.

I think this figure is now OOP but it's still being sold by Art Girona.