WIP Officer, Tarleton's Legion 1780 AWI.

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Geoff Charman

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I got this FeR 1/12th bust from El Greco this morning so as the wife had gone into town I started him.

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It is a lovely smooth bust with very minimal cleaning up, so after that I drilled the holes for the brass rod and kebab skewers that I use for holding while painting, then I washed and dried him before priming.

Looked on the web to get some reference and found these couple of pics I liked.

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Just primed the bits after fixing the right arm in place.

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I love the detailing on the Tarleton Helmet.

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I shall probably give the primer a couple of hours to dry then add some colour to the face.

Geoff
 
Following this one Geoff.

Me too Geoff !!

Good tactics that arranging the delivery while the lovely lady is out ...lol

Happy benchtime

Nap

Thanks Guys pleased to have you aboard, I must admit I had permission to get it, as well as getting stuff at Yeovil but had to do a lot of sorting out first.

Cheers
Geoff.
 
This is looking good Geoff, nice, very nice.

Hi Geoff

As Mr VB says ...nice , very nice

Bigger pic here to see that effect on the helmet ...nice, very nice


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Thanks for sharing ...another one for the display at Yeovil !!!

Nap

Thanks Bob and Nap, it does look good larger, even if I say it myself, thanks for doing that mate.

I think it should be at Yeovil but I am trying to take my time doing him.

Cheers
Geoff
 
Looks great Geoff. Always liked this uniform. I think I will try that nuln oil technique. Did you do black or grey primer.
 
Today's progress.
More work on the helmet and feather, a mix of satin and gloss varnishes, a mix as I don't like the satin finish, too matt.
The crest,etc given light coats of bronze, old gold and gold.
The plume over the helmet given dry brush of the varnish mix and then when dry a light dry brush of burnt sienna artist's oils.

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P1140020 (2).JPG Some more to do on this, but pleased with it so far.

The uniform given a coat of khaki on the high areas then more thinned coats of thinned Forest Green, thinned metallic shades added to the buttons and lacing.

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I shall now leave it to fully dry to see which areas need further work.

Geoff
 
Hi Geoff

That's coming on really well , the helmet in particular and the feather interesting you used khaki on the green

Eyes look very good as well

Glad your not rushing it ....look forward to seeing this f notvYeovil then Bugle Call

Happy benchtime

Nap

If its Tarleton himself then there should be 2 fingers missing from his right hand? Would make it a bit different!
BR
Ian


Hi Ian

Please do share more about this info ..a interesting comment , wonder why it was sculpted full fingered ?

Nap
 
Hi Geoff

That's coming on really well , the helmet in particular and the feather interesting you used khaki on the green

Eyes look very good as well

Glad your not rushing it ....look forward to seeing this f notvYeovil then Bugle Call

Happy benchtime

Nap




Hi Ian

Please do share more about this info ..a interesting comment , wonder why it was sculpted full fingered ?

Nap

Thanks a lot Nap the khaki I used was from a set of British AFV WW2 paints from Hataka and it was Khaki Green, nice paint and I thinned it down quite a bit.
I am really pleased with the helmet too.

I think what Ian means is IF I wanted it to be Sir Banastre Tarleton himself and not just what the bust is that of just an officer.

Yes it will be at both shows mate.

Cheers
Geoff
 
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