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.
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!
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Kevin
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
DeleteVery nice looking figures Dean, and I think the painting method you chose suits them well.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the compliment, Andrew. Alternatively, if the greatcoats were to be grays or browns, a white undercoat would be better. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteNicely 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 ?
ReplyDeleteThanks, Matt. I find that only a little bit of the coat color is needed, especially with white lapels and crossbelts. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteNice (and quick!) work as always Dean. Black undercoat is my standard painting formula too
ReplyDeleteThanks, Keith. I do sometimes use white as an undercoat, especially for light colors which will get the Minwax stain treatment. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteThey look great Dean!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Thank you very much, Christopher! Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteBeautiful work Dean!
ReplyDeleteThanks again Michal. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteVery good looking!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Joe. Warm regards, Dean
DeleteYou are a painting machine Dean. Great work... as always.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Richard. Something with being retired I suppose. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteCool painting Dean.
ReplyDeleteThank you kindly, Ray! Best regards, Dean
DeleteExcellent looking French! I also prime black and use the colour as a kind of highlight, anything you miss magically disappears!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks for the kind words, Iain. Yes, the black undercoat is very forgiving. Warm regards, Dean
DeleteOh, what the nice grenadiers in greycoats!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your kind words again! Warmest regards, Dean
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