Monday, November 11, 2024

Perry And Victrix Napoleonic French In Greatcoats - WIP

Since it's been so long that I painted Napoleonic figures, wanted to warm up on a few easier uniforms. Using a few of the spare Perry guys in greatcoats, and a couple of spare Vixtrix figs, started with the old black undercoat method Doug Hamm (Dots of Paint blog) introduced me to years ago. Basically black undercoat with details sparingly added leaving "black lining". Anyway, these are going to be added to a unit of Middle/Young Guard Fusilier-Grenadiers.

EDIT: Completed the two stands of 4-figs each. They are pictured below on the flanks of the command stand.

WIP pics below:
Here's how they started out with the black basecoat.
Less is more when adding colors to the basecoat.
Next up are the guys without greatcoats - lots of piping, cuff and collar facings, and buttons!
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22 comments:

  1. KevinNovember 11, 2024 at 8:16 PM

    Dude, your like a Marvel super hero to me in this hobby. You build models with ease, then churn them out like you have a magic paint brush. I feel good just getting a few models done in a week, you just amaze me!

    Cheers
    Kevin

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    1. DeanMNovember 12, 2024 at 7:14 AM

      Lol! Thanks for your kind words again, Kevin. I think the fall weather here (Pacific NW rain) is conducive to indoor hobby activities. Warmest regards, Dean

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  2. Andrew McCoryNovember 11, 2024 at 11:45 PM

    Very nice looking figures Dean, and I think the painting method you chose suits them well.

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    1. DeanMNovember 12, 2024 at 7:16 AM

      Thanks for the compliment, Andrew. Alternatively, if the greatcoats were to be grays or browns, a white undercoat would be better. Warmest regards, Dean

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  3. Matt CrumpNovember 12, 2024 at 3:50 AM

    Nicely done Dean……anything that’s helps paint the french quicker is a good technique, I’ve tried undercoating in blue a couple of Guard units ?

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    1. DeanMNovember 12, 2024 at 7:21 AM

      Thanks, Matt. I find that only a little bit of the coat color is needed, especially with white lapels and crossbelts. Kindest regards, Dean

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  4. rrossNovember 12, 2024 at 2:49 PM

    Nice (and quick!) work as always Dean. Black undercoat is my standard painting formula too

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    1. DeanMNovember 13, 2024 at 10:29 PM

      Thanks, Keith. I do sometimes use white as an undercoat, especially for light colors which will get the Minwax stain treatment. Kindest regards, Dean

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  5. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)November 12, 2024 at 5:13 PM

    They look great Dean!

    Christopher

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    1. DeanMNovember 13, 2024 at 10:30 PM

      Thank you very much, Christopher! Kindest regards, Dean

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  6. Michal DwarfCryptNovember 13, 2024 at 12:36 AM

    Beautiful work Dean!

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  7. pancerniNovember 13, 2024 at 1:34 AM

    Very good looking!

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    1. DeanMNovember 13, 2024 at 10:30 PM

      Thank you very much, Joe. Warm regards, Dean

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  8. RichardNovember 13, 2024 at 6:56 AM

    You are a painting machine Dean. Great work... as always.

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    1. DeanMNovember 13, 2024 at 10:31 PM

      Thanks, Richard. Something with being retired I suppose. Warmest regards, Dean

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  9. Ray RousellNovember 13, 2024 at 7:51 AM

    Cool painting Dean.

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  10. caveadsum1471November 13, 2024 at 9:49 AM

    Excellent looking French! I also prime black and use the colour as a kind of highlight, anything you miss magically disappears!
    Best Iain

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    1. DeanMNovember 13, 2024 at 10:33 PM

      Thanks for the kind words, Iain. Yes, the black undercoat is very forgiving. Warm regards, Dean

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  11. Strategist Ultima OrienteNovember 14, 2024 at 2:03 PM

    Oh, what the nice grenadiers in greycoats!

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    1. DeanMNovember 17, 2024 at 11:22 AM

      Thanks for your kind words again! Warmest regards, Dean

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