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Completed Pegaso French Zouave 1866-1885

Discussion in 'vBench (Works in Progress)' started by Briggsy, Nov 12, 2023.

  1. Briggsy A Fixture

    I have said I'm going to do something next that is out of MY comfort zone, I realise this is normal fare for most of you being a mere 75mm figure. I've been modelling and figure painting since before my teens and can still count on one hand the number of times I've painted anything above 65mm.

    I recently bought this through the market place from Babelfish, cheers Steve.

    20231112_111347~2.jpg
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    I have had him waiting, sprayed with car primer waiting for some Vallejo Air White to prime him using my airbrush, but still the paint hasn't turned up. So he is brush primed as I can't wait any longer to get to grips with him.

    Without further ado let's see how I can manage to cock this one up!

    Cheers Simon
  2. Steve Ski PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Standing by to stand by;)
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  3. Briggsy A Fixture

    Goodo I shall try not to disappoint.

    Cheers Simon
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  4. MalcC A Fixture

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    Looks like a good positive start, and you'll enjoy painting this for sure.

    Malc
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  5. Rob A Fixture

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    Great subject to pick, that Pegaso figure has a wonderful head and face, loads of character to bring out.
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  6. Briggsy A Fixture

    Cheers Malc, I'm already enjoying it, not used to so.much room to push paint around in!

    Cheers Simon
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  7. Briggsy A Fixture

    Cheers Rob, I've been working on the head today, still got some way to go but it certainly has character.

    Cheers Simon
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  8. Rocco82 Active Member

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    Scotland
    Nice one mate. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with.
    Some nice details there. Those trousers look fun to paint.

    Starting a Pegaso model soon. I've painted a few 75mm but this will be my first Pegaso.
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  9. Briggsy A Fixture

    Will be good to follow Rocco, sounds daft but the size of the figure is a little daunting.

    Cheers Simon
  10. Steve headley A Fixture

    It’s a great kit, I have it in the gray army and my friend Ian converted one giving it a tropical service hat. Looking forward to seeing what you do with him. Going up a scale is good sometimes and it’s better on the eyes too.

    Steve

    TFB Miniatures Team
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  11. Briggsy A Fixture

    I'm finding a lot of space to fill that I'm not used to having so hopefully will have better transitions.

    Cheers Simon
  12. Briggsy A Fixture

    Not the best photo, lights don't seem to be playing ball today. I've been painting the head and am reasonably happy, just wish I could get an accurate picture.

    Anyway here it is

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    Cheers Simon
  13. Viking Bob PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Great flesh tone on the face, it's a great looking kit. I prefer 75s, they are good for my eyes.
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  14. Briggsy A Fixture

    Cheers Bob, tried to go for a more weather beaten complexion as my usual tone is rather pale and uninteresting. I have the other problem with my eyes, close up is great, it's distance where I struggle, though that distance is getting closer!

    Cheers Simon
  15. snik A Fixture

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    Greece
    Very nice choose! and very good start with the head!!!
  16. Briggsy A Fixture

    Many thanks Snik, it is a lovely figure.

    Cheers Simon
  17. Viking Bob PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Know that problem.
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  18. Rob A Fixture

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    Good start on the Zouave.
    I agree that 75mm is a good scale. I too am struggling with the 54's I used to paint and am pretty much set on finishing the few I have left and moving up to the larger scale.
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  19. Briggsy A Fixture

    I have a few larger scale figures in stock and I'm sure I will paint them, for me though 54mm is plenty bid enough considering my own makes are even smaller at 1/35th.

    Cheers Simon
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  20. MalcC A Fixture

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    England
    Very nice start.

    Malc
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