Alma Figures Crimean War - Gloss and Matt (3 Viewers)

[aujj65]

Here we have the Coldstream Guardsman assembled and awaiting undercoating. A good design of parts so the brass rod used as the ramrod fits perfectly.

Jeff

 

[aujj65]

And with a couple of light coats of grey undercoat.

Jeff

 

[aujj65]

Apologies to all who have been following this thread but due to family matters I have not been able to get started painting on these over the last few weeks. I hope to be able to get going again in about a week’s time.

Thanks

Jeff

 

[jac28]

No need to apologize, Jeff! I just hope all is well with you and yours!

Jim

 

[Obee]

Jeff,

as they say... 'A man's got to do, what a man's got to do' and you still have the troops to paint when the 'business' is done, so I hope you can find some time this weeknd to enjpy yourself and get that red coat started!

regards,

John

 

[aujj65]

It's been a long time since there was any advancement from the undercoating stage, so today I thought that I would get going by painting the greatcoats on the Russians. It's good to get the smell of gloss paint in the nostrils again!

Jeff

 

[Cardigan600]

Yo Jeff, nice to see you back painting mate Must get a list of what I need doinglol.
Bernard.

 

[Obee]

Jeff,

looks like the troops have been into the melted chocolate while you weren't looking

Maybe they need a good ticking off, and so I'm really looking forward to thier next photographic session

Keep up the good work,

John

 

[aujj65]

Jeff,

looks like the troops have been into the melted chocolate while you weren't looking
Maybe they need a good ticking off, and so I'm really looking forward to thier next photographic session

Keep up the good work,

John

John,

Yes! I see what you mean But Christmas is coming up so I may use them as tree decorations.

Jeff

 

[aujj65]

John,

Yes! I see what you mean But Christmas is coming up so I may use them as tree decorations.

Jeff

Decided not to use them as tree decorations and so added some of the basic colours today.

Jeff

 

[kogu]

Oh, nooo,
There goes the Chocolate Dream
Good to see your brush at work again, Jeff
Konrad

 

[Mardasson]

Hello Jeff,
They look nice enough but are maybe a bit heavy to hang on a Christmas tree...
Michel

 

[aujj65]

It's been a long time since there was any advancement from the undercoating stage, so today I thought that I would get going by painting the greatcoats on the Russians. It's good to get the smell of gloss paint in the nostrils again!

Jeff

Oh, nooo,
There goes the Chocolate Dream
Good to see your brush at work again, Jeff
Konrad

Hello Jeff,
They look nice enough but are maybe a bit heavy to hang on a Christmas tree...Michel

It's been difficult to get any painting done over the last couple of months as both of you know, but hopefully now I have managed to get going again we shall see some results soon.

Jeff

 

[Obee]

Jeff,

its very interesting to me seeing the stages that you use to paint your figures.

I always complete the faces first, as that way I seem to 'connect' with the personality of the figure, while I'm painting the rest of his uniform. OK, I know that sounds a bit way out, or I've been sniffing the thinners. but I like to see that face

After the coat, I then paint the belts, leaving packs until last, and if they are separate back packs, they get attached when the figure is almost finished, so I can get right into paint the straps.

Looking forward to the next installment.

By the way, it was abit too hot to paint this weekend, 39c ...phew....

John

 

[aujj65]

Jeff,

its very interesting to me seeing the stages that you use to paint your figures.

I always complete the faces first, as that way I seem to 'connect' with the personality of the figure, while I'm painting the rest of his uniform. OK, I know that sounds a bit way out, or I've been sniffing the thinners. but I like to see that face

After the coat, I then paint the belts, leaving packs until last, and if they are separate back packs, they get attached when the figure is almost finished, so I can get right into paint the straps.

Looking forward to the next installment.

By the way, it was abit too hot to paint this weekend, 39c ...phew....

John

John, this has been raised a number of times in the past!


I'm beginning to get back into the swing of things now and so added a few more colours today. I hope to continue over the next few days – fingers crossed.

Jeff

 

[Wraith]

Look great Jeff. And not a drop of green to be seen!

 

[aujj65]

Look great Jeff. And not a drop of green to be seen!

Cheers Simon! I have just returned from the model shop with new supplies

Jeff

 

[Wraith]

Cheers Simon! I have just returned from the model shop with new supplies

Jeff

I knew you'd get some in somewhere.

 

[aujj65]

Look great Jeff. And not a drop of green to be seen!

A little drop here and there! This is dark green mixed with a little light grey and tan to give a more mid to dark shade.

Jeff

 

[thebritfarmer]

Good to see you back at it Jeff and knew you wouldn't disappoint. Simons gonna love all that green or is he into blue these days