Duchy of Tuscany Kettledrummer (2 Viewers)

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I decided to replace a brand new head. Got this oversized head which seems to be suitable.

 

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Modelling the wig and ribbons on the back.

 

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Gave him a nice bushy mousache. Started painting the fig.

 

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Ptg the drum banners.

 

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Finished adding the bits and reins. Really fiddly work.

 

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And I have reached this stage finally. Really for these mtd figures, the chokepoint is adding the bits and reins.

 

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I carefully clipped the banners onto the kettledrums. Famboyant guy, isn't he?

 

[Louis Badolato]

Just phenomenal work, Victor!

 

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Hi Louis,

My figures are phenomenal for the length of time it takes to make them. hahaha.

I keep seeing improvements that I would like to add here and there.

Here is the resculpted mane.

 

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I dug out these five tomes on italian uniforms during the post-napoleonic to pre-italian unification period. Beautifully illustrated books which contain a trove of unfamiliar uniforms. I am planning to make several figures from these references.

 

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I sprinkled some flowers on the ground as this is a parade.

 

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Decided to sculpt the rest of the details. As mentioned before, when I was in Spain and visited their military museums, many of these heraldric devices were beautifully embroidered.

 

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Final painting on the piping and lace for this figure. Awaiting the addition of a sword and the banners for completion.

 

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Finally completed this piece. A rather complex conversion and sculpt but I do get a most unique figure in an unusual uniform.
Also broadened my knowledge on niche history.

 

[Obee]

VERY colourful

John

 

[blaster]

Hi John,

Yes it is. I selected a parade uniform for this unusual kettledrummer and the highlight features were the banners.

Rgds Victor