Hi Folks,

I am starting a 120mm Napoleonic Grenadier Guard General. I am attaching 3 screenshots of this kit (not mine) and was hoping I could get some tips as far as cutting in gold buttons, and other close in fabric painting you see in these photos? Some very fine lines there. Also in reality I think the gold color is probably closer to brass. Do painters use dry-brushing technique for things like the gold/brass on the collar here?

I also do not have information for the back look/ back colors of this uniform and would like to be accurate. Any help would be appreciated as I do not have books on this yet.

As always many Thanks.

I'm finishing up the Monty bust as I get this going. I'm leaving the arms and legs off for far easier access in painting some details on this Napoleonic figure. I have learned the hard way on that.

Best,

George

I'm sure someone will come up with full details for this figure.
In the meantime, I came across a side view of this figure:-



Cheers,
Andrew

Thanks Andrew,

That helps a lot as I wasn't sure where the red began and ended on the back.

And also that those two small things in the box are spurs.

Général_WALTHER_(1761-1813)

I think that this figure is modelled on General Dorsenne.

Good refs there Kev.

Thanks for the additional references.

I usually paint the gold areas in gloss black first, then the gold colour on top, if the details are complex and shallow mouldings then i use an army painter soft brush and 'buff' it onto the details.