Monday, February 29, 2016

Vive l'Empereur

Finally finished up my command stand for the French.  This is Napoleon and some of his staff.


And from the back.  I took the extra time to add all the extra gold lace to the uniform for the Marshals of the Empire.

The individual figures of course would start with Napoleon.

He's giving orders to a Hussar Aide-de-camp.  For this fellow I picked the uniform of the 5th Hussars.

Leaning over the map table is Marshal Ney.

Also reviewing the map and discussing strategy is Marshal Soult.  You can definitely see some of the extra gold finery I added to his uniform.  You might guess I'm quite proud of that little extra work. Ha!

Reviewing the placement of his artillery is Marshal Drouot.

Observing events and making mental notes is the Chief Ordnance Officer Colonel Gourgaud.

This was really fun to paint.  Next up will be some lancers.  Not sure what's next in the queue after that, as my birthday will be this Friday and my wife said she got me some stuff from my wish list... and some things I didn't ask for!  We'll see on Friday!

Have a great week.

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    1. I'm thrilled you think so Fran. Thank you sir.

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  2. You have good reason to feel proud, these are fabulous!!! The detail in the uniforms is fantastic, and so is the skin tone; the white, always so difficult to paint, is perfect...! The map is a fine touch! Marvellous work, keep them coming!!!! Cheers!

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    1. Thank you so much for your kind words. I really appreciate it.

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  3. Great detailed painting, Rocky. Your eyes are strong and your hand shaketh not!

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    1. Thank you Jay! I'm not sure the eyes or hands are at 100%! I'll admit I had to touch up a few paint blobs due to shaky hands...

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  4. Stunning job, absolutly wonderful and realistic...

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    1. Thank you very much Phil. Glad you liked it!

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  5. What a tremendous command stand, the painting is superb, but the little additional details like the map just lift it even further.

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    1. I'm thrilled you like it. Thank you for the kind words.

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  6. Fantastic painted command Rod!!! Great,great!!

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  7. Excellent vignette!!The details are awesome!!With such a realistic
    feeling it could be a museum piece!
    Keep up The brushes!!!

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    1. Thank you very much for your kind words! I appreciate it.

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  8. Wonderfull vignette! Excellent painted figures! I also like the poses!

    Greetings
    Peter

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  9. That's a great model with a ton of detail. I am afraid to paint officers because of all their detail. Your bases look too realistic.

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    1. Thank you. That's very kind. They were a bit of work for sure and a little stressful. No matter what though their our miniatures so we can be happy with however they look. I'm sure there's some button-counters who'll tell you all kinds of stuff I got wrong. LOL.

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