Padefc Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Have got this Waterloo set am itching to get into it not got the ability just yet to do it justice even my best is somewhat short of you standard ratch outstanding they are have almost completed my German mountain troop when I have if I can figure out how to post pics I will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted July 16, 2018 Author Share Posted July 16, 2018 Thanks for your kind words. I have the full set to paint up, but in the meantime I'm repainting my old sets; these Frenchies as grenadiers. Here are just one of each pose. The set will be allocated to various regiments in due course.http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL761/13303934/24810884/413954230.jpghttp://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL761/13303934/24810884/413954229.jpghttp://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL761/13303934/24810884/413954231.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted December 9, 2018 Author Share Posted December 9, 2018 I have started on another set of the British Infantry. I wash them in warm, soapy water, put them on a kitchen towel and allow them to air-dry. I have started painting the officer's horse. I wanted him on a chestnut/bay and chose Vallejo Model Color 139 70846 Mahogany Brown & 140 70984 Flat Brown for the horse’s under coat, then Vallejo Model Color 70872 149 Chocolate Brown for the upper coat, though all were roughly mixed and blended on the figure to have a smooth transition. The hooves are Vallejo Model Color 166 70994 Dark Grey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted December 10, 2018 Author Share Posted December 10, 2018 For their uniforms I have started with:Humbrol Acrylic 61 Matt Flesh and 234 Dark Skin Tone for their skin tonesHumbrol Acrylic 34 Matt White gaitersVallejo Model Color 166 70994 Dark Grey gaitersHumbrol Acrylic 33 Matt Black bootsHumbrol Acrylic 106 Matt Ocean Grey overalls Colours to come:Humbrol Acrylic 60 Matt Scarlet = jacket, base of battalion plumeVallejo Model Color 169 70950 Black = ‘Belgic cap’ shako, bayonetted scabbard, cartridge pouch, Trotter knapsackHumbrol Acrylic 64 Matt Light Grey = greatcoatVallejo Model Color 1 70951 White = belts, haversack, Centre companies had simple shoulder straps with white worsted tufts at the outer ends, cords crossed the front of the shako with two tassels on the right, Grenadiers plumes, wings decorated and edged with white lace and fringed in white worsted tufts. The light companies had wings as for grenadiers. Fusilier regiments wore a white over red plume to the left side. Drummers sleeves were covered with five, lace chevrons, point upHumbrol Acrylic 25 Matt Blue = canteen.Humbrol Acrylic 16 Metallic Gold = officers laceHumbrol Acrylic 11 Metallic Silver Fox = officer’s swordHumbrol Acrylic 110 Matt Natural Wood = drum sticksVallejo Model Color 32 70946 Dark Red = officer’s sashVallejo Model Color 148 70941 Burnt Umber = India Pattern musketHumbrol Acrylic 53 Metallic Gun Metal = bayonet, musket fittings, halberdHumbrol Acrylic 54 Metallic Brass = front plate to ‘Belgic cap’ shakoHumbrol Acrylic 80 Matt Grass Green = light companies shako tufts and cords, basesFacings are collars, cuffs, shoulder straps and turnbacks to the coat tails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted December 10, 2018 Author Share Posted December 10, 2018 Now we have the Humbrol Acrylic 60 Matt Scarlet jacket, followed by Vallejo Model Color 169 70950 Black ‘Belgic cap’ shako, bayonetted scabbard, cartridge pouch and Trotter knapsack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted December 12, 2018 Author Share Posted December 12, 2018 More progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted December 14, 2018 Author Share Posted December 14, 2018 A few more colours applied Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ratch Posted December 16, 2018 Author Share Posted December 16, 2018 Completedhttp://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL761/13303934/24821117/414091750.jpghttp://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL761/13303934/24821117/414091753.jpghttp://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL761/13303934/24821117/414091754.jpghttp://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL761/13303934/24821117/414091757.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted December 17, 2018 Author Share Posted December 17, 2018 The next set of figures are these rather flashy Highlanders.I have used a scalpel to de-flash as well as I can and started painting the Highlanders. The plastic is repelling the white paint, but not to panic, I shall go over it again.Humbrol Acrylic 61 Matt Flesh + 234 Dark Flesh for the skin tonesHumbrol Acrylic 160 German Camouflage Red Brown, hairVallejo Model Color 70.951/001 White first application, just the hose and headband, and the field of the flag. Further colours to come: Vallejo Model Color 48 70898 Dark Sea Blue = base of kiltVallejo Model Color 76 70974 Green Sky = tartanVallejo Model Color 70950 169 Black = bonnet, shako, boots, cockade, Military sett, cartridge pouch, shoesVallejo Model Color 70.951/001 White = haversack, straps, plume tip, belts, turnbacks, tufts, wingsHumbrol Acrylic 60 Matt Scarlet = jacket, dicing to bonnet band and socks, plume baseVallejo Model Color 164 70867 Dark Bluegrey = spatsVallejo Model Color 70871 147 Leather Brown = India Pattern musketHumbrol Acrylic 30 Matt Dark Green = tartanVallejo Model Color 50 70899 Dark Prussia Blue = facings, collar, cuffs, shoulder strapsVallejo Model Color 70801 174 Brass = India Pattern musket fittings, buckleVallejo Model Color 70863 179 Gunmetal Grey = India Pattern musket fittings, bayonetHumbrol Acrylic 25 Matt Blue = canteenSome of these may change and not necessarily in that order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted December 17, 2018 Author Share Posted December 17, 2018 I should say that this set of Highlander figures are too woolly and ill-defined. The sets I have done before this were much better - maybe time to make some newly tooled ones. The painting guide for these is confused with yellow facings, denoting the 92nd Regiment of Foot (Gordon Highlanders) whereas the tartan depicted on the kilt is incorrect for these being more like that of the 73rd Regiment of Foot, who wore blue facings. The red stripe denoted grenadier status. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Creasey Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 With the so called 'classic kits' being re-released - any thoughts on re-release of 1/72nd RAF Personnel? Airfix sell huge numbers of aeroplane kits - need bringing to life in a diorama with figures IMHO. Your Albion Refueller is excellent but needs a 1/48 driver / figures IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted December 18, 2018 Author Share Posted December 18, 2018 With the so called 'classic kits' being re-released - any thoughts on re-release of 1/72nd RAF Personnel? Airfix sell huge numbers of aeroplane kits - need bringing to life in a diorama with figures IMHO. Your Albion Refueller is excellent but needs a 1/48 driver / figures IMHO.Hi Philip, personally I'd prefer a new RAF Personnel Set. I have at least one complete set to paint up and a figures from a couple more sets that I can use for dioramas.Glad you like the Albion, I didn't want a driver in it - I could have converted one of the other figures but didn't feel the need for a man at the wheel. I have started on the tartan kilts with the blue base coat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted December 19, 2018 Author Share Posted December 19, 2018 Today has seen Humbrol 30 Dark Green added in a check pattern. Dabs of Vallejo Model Color 76 70974 Green Sky were put where the green crosses itself. Next, black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted December 20, 2018 Author Share Posted December 20, 2018 Vallejo Model Color 70950 169 Black Humbrol Acrylic 24 Matt Trainer Yellow When painting these I try not to get too obsessive. If the line is a little thinner or thicker in places, or if it even skips a bit, so be it. Its the impression of tartan I'm after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted January 5, 2019 Author Share Posted January 5, 2019 Humbrol Acrylic 60 Matt Scarlet for the jacket, dicing to bonnet band and socks and plume base Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted January 8, 2019 Author Share Posted January 8, 2019 Vallejo Model Color 70950 169 Black for the bonnet, shako, boots, cockade, cartridge pouch, gaiters and shoes. I would normally have the grey 'marching order' gaiters but followed the instructions in this instance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted January 9, 2019 Author Share Posted January 9, 2019 The saltire was painted Vallejo Model Color 48 70898 Dark Sea Blue Humbrol Acrylic 29 Matt Dark Earth for the India Pattern musket, pack, flag pole and bag pipes. I would have painted the packs black, but these look nothing like as square and solid as the Trotter knapsacks depicted on other figures, so followed the instructions. Humbrol Acrylic 106 Matt Ocean Grey for the great coat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted January 9, 2019 Author Share Posted January 9, 2019 Vallejo Model Color 70.951/001 White for the straps, plume tip, belts, turnbacks and tufts Vallejo Model Color 70863 179 Gunmetal Grey on the India Pattern musket fittings and bayonet Humbrol Acrylic 237 Matt Desert Tan is the drum skin Vallejo Model Color 172 70996 Gold for the Officer's epaulettes and gorget and the edging to the King's Colours Humbrol Acrylic 54 Metallic Brass make the India Pattern musket fittings and buckles Vallejo Model Color 32 70946 Dark Red for the Officer’s sash Humbrol Acrylic 110 Matt Natural Wood picks out the drum sticks Humbrol Acrylic 29 Matt Dark Earth bases Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted January 10, 2019 Author Share Posted January 10, 2019 92nd Regiment of Foot (Gordon Highlanders)http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL761/13303934/24821117/414110520.jpghttp://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL761/13303934/24821117/414110521.jpghttp://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL761/13303934/24821117/414110522.jpghttp://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL761/13303934/24821117/414110523.jpghttp://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL761/13303934/24821117/414110524.jpghttp://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL761/13303934/24821117/414110525.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted January 11, 2019 Author Share Posted January 11, 2019 Next up the British Cavalry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted January 11, 2019 Author Share Posted January 11, 2019 Moving on to the 01743 Hussars, I have 5 extra men and 8 extra horses (without bases) that will be painted as French Hussards with 3 of the new set. The 9 remaining new pieces will be painted as per the instructions.I started with the horses, roughly blending the colours as I applied the paints. Vallejo Model Color 1 70951 White + 159 70991 Dark Sea Grey = musicians’ horsesVallejo Model Color 149 70872 Chocolate Brown +168 70862 Black Grey + Vallejo Model Color 169 70950 Black = first squadron horsesVallejo Model Color 140 70984 Flat Brown + 149 70872 Chocolate Brown = second squadron horsesVallejo Model Color 140 70984 Flat Brown + 114 70879 Green Brown = third squadron horses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted January 12, 2019 Author Share Posted January 12, 2019 One of each Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted January 13, 2019 Author Share Posted January 13, 2019 This may become complicated with the variety of uniforms I intend to portray. I think the busbies/colpacks were replaced with shakos by 1815, so these are more fitting for prior to 1813. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted January 14, 2019 Author Share Posted January 14, 2019 The first two figures are old ones being repainted as a musician and a sapper of the 1st Régiment de Hussards.Humbrol Acrylic 61 Matt Flesh = skin tones, horse’s muzzleVallejo Model Color 140 70984 Flat Brown = hairVallejo Model Color 53 70930 Dark Blue = shabraque, portmanteauHumbrol Acrylic 60 Matt Scarlet = Sapper’s breeches, bag & plumeVallejo Model Color 67 70961 Sky Blue = musician’s breeches, Sapper’s Dolman & pelisse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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