Sunday, December 4, 2011

Work Bench Update - 12/4/11

Nothing special, just added some epaulettes to these Perry French Dragoons to indicate their elite status. I also added a plume, raquettes and cord to the bearskin of the musician.
I plan to paint them up as the 16th Dragoons - the musician will be in full dress like the one on the cover of this old uniform book.
I'm also working on a Spanish hacienda from Brigade Games. My buddy who I painted the balance of the Perry Dragoons gave it to me as part of the "payment" for the work. He's already given me another Spanish building too. These will come in handy for both Black Powder and Sharp Practice games.
 I used Green Stuff to help hold the walls and pieces together - then added some Super Glue.
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  1. BigRedBatDecember 4, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    I just cut some epaulettes off spare arms and added to some of the dismounted dragoons; greenstuff might have been easier, will try your way, next time...

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  2. DeanMDecember 4, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Simon:

    It wasn't as hard as I thought. Rolling a little bit of Green Stuff into a ball and pressed it onto the top of the sleeve. Using the head of pin (dipped in water) I formed the strap and the edge of the half-crescent. Then using an Xacto blade - also after being dipped in water - made indentations with the epaulet cords. If it was too big/long I cut off the ends with the knife - also used the knife to move it around a bit too. Best, Dean

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  3. BigRedBatDecember 4, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    I'll have to give that a go, m'self!

    Thanks, Simon

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  4. Greg SaparaDecember 4, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    I've got that same hacienda I have to still get around to assembling/painting.

    I'm looking forward to seeing your completed models!

    Regards,
    GregS

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  5. RobertDecember 4, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    Nice work, Dean, and a very nice surprise seeing that Knowledge through Colour edition of Military Uniforms by Rene North.

    My parents bought me a copy at the bookstore in the Vancouver Planetarium of all places many many years ago, and I still have it. Dog eared, missing pages, but still there!

    That dragoon trumpeter on the front cover was always very inspirational.

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  6. HandgrenadealienDecember 4, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    I remember that Dragoon trumpeter from Hamlyns 'Fighting Men & Their Uniforms' that was bought for me when I was six. The start of a slippery slope.

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  7. Jason MeyersDecember 4, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    Good stuff! Thanks for the "green stuff" info too.

    Thanks,
    Jason

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  8. Ray RousellDecember 4, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    Can't wait to see the musician, he should look excellent with them colours.

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  9. RodgerDecember 5, 2011 at 1:11 AM

    Nice work Dean. The building looks impressive, will be very nice on the table.

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  10. RazorOne223December 6, 2011 at 5:16 AM

    I like the mods you did for these guys, I cant wait to see them painted.

    cheers..

    Eric

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  11. Captain Richard's miniature Civil WarDecember 6, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    Great looking building, Dean

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  12. KenDecember 7, 2011 at 1:48 AM

    Funny, I've never liked seeing the elite company (Dragoons) with bearskins. The figures are still nice mind you and converions are a major beauty of plastics

    I like the building also.

    ken

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  13. DeanMDecember 7, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    Ken:

    I know what you mean - the brass helmet with horsehair mane is the bomb - just wanted to experiment. If I add more to the unit, they'll be in helmets. I think the Horse Grenadiers (& early mounted Carabiniers) look good in bearskins though. Best, Dean

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