Ratch Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 This kit was first issued from 1975 to 1978 and made a brief reappearance in 1980. I suppose that brief period of five years makes this something of a collector’s piece, though it does not yet demand high prices on auction sites and can be bought second hand for a reasonable price.http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL761/13303934/24797625/413759347.jpgHistory:Some of the 1768 Clothing Warrant included more loosely fitting coats, turned-down collars, narrower lapels, round cuffs, turned back skirts and white waistcoats and breeches. The model represents a Grenadier of the 5th Foot (Royal Northumberland Fusiliers). This regiment was in America at the outbreak of the War of Independence and fought at Bunker Hill, Lexington and Brandywine among other battles. The bearskin cap has a metal plate bearing the Royal crest and Nec Aspera Terrent in silver. A Sergeant’s rank is indicated by plain white lace and a sash with facing stripe worn under the coat. Light companies were added to each regiment in 1770. They wore shorter coats and special leather caps encircled by chains, tan belts, powder horn and hatchet were peculiar to these companies. Black half-gaiters, originally confined to light infantry, were adopted by all companies on service in preference to the long variety ordered in 1768. From 1776, the hair of all ranks was tied in the style known as clubbed. Powdering continued until abolished in 1795.Reference:BRITISH INFANTRY UNIFORMS Since 1660 ISBN 0 7137 1127 2http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL761/13303934/24797625/413759348.jpg I like to start with skin tones, layering airbrushed shades and tints to build up a varied flesh tone.http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL761/13303934/24797625/413763306.jpgAndrea Color 1st Shadow = primary fleshAndrea Color 2nd Shadow = secondary fleshAndrea Color 1st Base = third skin spray and ninth skin toneAndrea Color 2nd Base = fourth skin sprayAndrea Color 1st Light = fifth skin toneAndrea Color 2nd Light = sixth skin toneVallejo Model Color 19 70927 Dark Flesh FS32555 = seventh skin toneVallejo Model Color 20 70845 Sunny Skintone = eighth skin tone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Symmons Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Hi Ratch.Wow! All that for skin tones can't wait to see and read about the rest, This is one posting I'm following with interest.Remember we do this for fun John the Pom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted February 6, 2018 Author Share Posted February 6, 2018 Thanks John, a little painting done todayVallejo Model Color 152 70883 Silvergrey = hairVallejo Model Color 1 70951 White = shirt, breeches, turnbacksVallejo Model Color 148 70941 Burnt Umber = eye brows, eyesVallejo Model Color 70950 169 Black = stockVallejo Model Color 31 70957 Flat Red / 32 70946 Dark Red / 33 70926 Red = coat, top patchhttp://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL761/13303934/24797625/413764753.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share Posted February 9, 2018 Vallejo Model Air 71040 Burnt Umber = pike staff, standard staffVallejo Model Color 31 70957 Flat Red = wingsVallejo Model Color 1 70951 White = standard field, lace to wingsHumbrol Acrylic 60 Matt Scarlet = St. George’s crossHumbrol Acrylic 25 Matt Blue = saltire, canteenhttp://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL761/13303934/24797625/413769075.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share Posted February 9, 2018 Humbrol Acrylic 33 Matt Black = bearskin, gaiters, shoes,Vallejo Model Color 70950 169 Black = ammunition pouch, scabbard, bayonet frogVallejo Model Color 72 70970 Deep Green = facings, lapels, cuffs, collarhttp://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL761/13303934/24797625/413769334.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 Apart from touch-ups the painting is done on this. I substituted lead foil for the thin plastic straps. I find this holds its shape when folded around the figure and is much easier to work with. Not all the parts will be used for this build. Those not used will join my spares for possible conversions of future builds.http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL761/13303934/24797625/413770615.jpgHere is a resume of the colours used on this figure:Andrea Color 1st Shadow = primary fleshAndrea Color 2nd Shadow = secondary fleshAndrea Color 1st Base = third skin spray and ninth skin toneAndrea Color 2nd Base = fourth skin sprayAndrea Color 1st Light = fifth skin toneAndrea Color 2nd Light = sixth skin toneVallejo Model Color 19 70927 Dark Flesh = seventh skin toneVallejo Model Color 20 70845 Sunny Skintone = eighth skin toneVallejo Model Color 152 70883 Silvergrey = hairVallejo Model Color 1 70951 White = shirt, breeches, turnbacksVallejo Model Color 148 70941 Burnt Umber = eye brows, eyesVallejo Model Color 70950 169 Black = stockVallejo Model Color 31 70957 Flat Red / 32 70946 Dark Red / 33 70926 Red = coat, top patchVallejo Model Air 71040 Burnt Umber = pike staff, standard staffVallejo Model Color 31 70957 Flat Red = wingsVallejo Model Color 1 70951 White = standard field, lace to wings, inscription on canteen. lace, belts, top patch embroidery, pack strapsHumbrol Acrylic 60 Matt Scarlet = St. George’s crossHumbrol Acrylic 25 Matt Blue = saltire, canteenHumbrol Acrylic 33 Matt Black = bearskin, gaiters, shoes, strap FVallejo Model Color 70950 169 Black = ammunition pouch, scabbard, bayonet frogVallejo Model Color 72 70970 Deep Green = facings, lapels, cuffs, collarDerwent Metallic 80 Silver pencil = buttons, metal plate to bearskinHumbrol Acrylic 11 Metallic Silver Fox = whistleHumbrol Acrylic 53 Metallic Gun Metal = bayonet, pike, standard finial, fittings to musketVallejo Model Color 172 70996 Gold / 173 70878 Old Gold = fittings to scabbard, standard cords, sword basketVallejo Model Color 149 70872 Chocolate Brown = musket stockVallejo Model Color 140 70984 Flat Brown = packVallejo Model Color 120 70976 Buff = bread bagVallejo Model Color 33 70926 Red = laceHumbrol Acrylic 54 Metallic Brass = pack buckles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted February 12, 2018 Author Share Posted February 12, 2018 Touching up to do them mount himhttp://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL761/13303934/24797625/413773291.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted February 13, 2018 Author Share Posted February 13, 2018 All donehttp://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL761/13303934/24799570/413774440.jpghttp://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL761/13303934/24799570/413774443.jpghttp://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL761/13303934/24799570/413774444.jpghttp://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL761/13303934/24799570/413774445.jpghttp://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL761/13303934/24799570/413774446.jpghttp://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL761/13303934/24799570/413774447.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted January 17, 2021 Author Share Posted January 17, 2021 Sorry to have lost the WIP pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterE Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 Would have been nice to pick up some tips from your build mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted January 18, 2021 Author Share Posted January 18, 2021 I must have been running out of space on Picturetrail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterE Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 These things happen 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted January 18, 2021 Author Share Posted January 18, 2021 Picturetrail is closing down at the end of Feb '21 - I have a lot of re-posting to do 😢 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterE Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 As you seem to be one of the most prolific picture posters on here, I suggest you be getting on with it! 😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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