Alma Figures Crimean War - Gloss and Matt (4 Viewers)

[thebritfarmer]

Idividually they were fantastic, but as a group

And don't they look lovely against that green backdrop.

 

[aujj65]

Idividually they were fantastic, but as a group

And don't they look lovely against that green backdrop

Jeff

 

[Scott]

I was looking forward to see how you painted the Highlander's hose. Great!

 

[aujj65]

I was looking forward to see how you painted the Highlander's hose. Great!

Thanks...........funny enough it was the stage I kept putting off until last.

Jeff

 

[Mardasson]

I thought that Michel would like to see all five finished figures together.

Jeff

You were very right.
And I'm sure I'm not the only one pleased with that picture.
Michel

 

[aujj65]

Had a change today, no painting during lunch but assembled the new arrivals. An Officer for each of the Grenadier and Scots Fusilier Guards and 3 Rifle Brigade figures. Very impressive castings again with lots of fine detail to paint . I shall hope to get them undercoated tomorrow and post a progress photo.

Jeff

 

[aujj65]

I shall hope to get them undercoated tomorrow............

Jeff

....................so here we are with the undercoated figures, these can dry for a while and so back to painting the Highlanders.

Jeff

 

[Wraith]

Great job on the painting Jeff.

I like the look of those Rifles castings. Might have a job getting them accurately painted mind .

How do they square up size wise? Are they European 1/32, American 1/32 or Uber 1/32?

 

[aujj65]

Simon, they are a large 54mm not a lot in it when compared with the K&C version. I will post a comparison photo tomorrow after I have placed my order for an extra large vat of the green stuff for the Rifle uniforms

Thanks.

Jeff

 

[Wraith]

Simon, they are a large 54mm not a lot in it when compared with the K&C version. I will post a comparison photo tomorrow after I have placed my order for an extra large vat of the green stuff for the Rifle uniforms

Thanks.

Jeff

Cheers Jeff, would be nice to see next to the K&C KGL for comparison.
It'll be nice to see them painted up with a nice navy blue jacket.

Simon

 

[aujj65]

Cheers Jeff, would be nice to see next to the K&C KGL for comparison.
Simon

Not a lot of difference really taking into account that the kneeling KGL is in a lower stance than the Alma version.

Jeff

 

[Scott]

It's easier to stand up again sitting on your heel like the KGL painted figure on the far right.
All four are beautiful figures!

 

[Wraith]

Thanks for the photos Jeff. Not a whole lot in it. Me thinks some castings may be required.

 

[aujj65]

Just an update - I have been so busy work wise that I have just managed to get some colours on the two guard officers. The idea is to get them up to the same level of the 3 remaining Highlanders. Then as the colour schemes are very similar to carry on with these five untill completion. The 3 Rifle Brigade figures will be painted together once the "Red Coats" are out of the way.

London tomorrow so I will post a photo or two on Tuesday.

Thanks

Jeff

 

[aujj65]

The idea is to get them up to the same level of the 3 remaining Highlanders.

The Guards Officers have had a lick of paint and so the next stage will be tackling the white cross straps and facings etc.

Thanks for your patience.

Jeff

 

[aujj65]

A bit more painting today whilst the sun was visiting us, almost spring like! Closer photo’s tomorrow of hopefully the completed Guard Officers and more advancement on the Highlanders.

Jeff

 

[aujj65]

Photo’s tomorrow of hopefully the completed Guard Officers

The Officers have now been completed and have joined in the advance.

Jeff

 

[Mardasson]

Jeff,
Again very very nice figures.
They complete very well the guardsmen !
Thanks,
Michel

 

[Wraith]

Jeff,

My compliments. Those are beautifully painted figures. Well done mate, I'm sure Michel well be chuffed to bits with those.

Simon

 

[aujj65]

Thanks Michel and Simon, glad you like them, I'm chipping away at the remaining Highlanders - need to get them finished

Jeff