Kings Troop RHA (2 Viewers)

[jazzeum]

Lookin' good Jeff.

 

[Wraith]

I'll add to those sentiments.

The other benefit of using gel over liquid, is that it reduces the chances of embarressing trips to the casualty department to have digits seperated.

Simon

 

[aujj65]

I'll add to those sentiments.

The other benefit of using gel over liquid, is that it reduces the chances of embarressing trips to the casualty department to have digits seperated.

Simon

Or worse if you need a toilet break mid assembly

Jeff

 

[aujj65]

Lookin' good Jeff.

Brad.

Working hard to get all the assembly work finished today, so I can get the undercoating done tomorrow. Need to take full advantage of the good weather this weekend to use the spray can paint outside.

Undercoating will make all the difference, hides certain imperfections and really brings out the detail of the sculpting as well as giving the paint a nice surface to adhere to.

Jeff

 

[The Lt.]

The photos are well worth the wait and looking forward to the end results...The Lt.

 

[Wraith]

Or worse if you need a toilet break mid assembly

Jeff

Eeeeeeeooooouuuwwwch!!!
My eyes are watering just thinking about it....

 

[aujj65]

Thanks very much for all your comments. It has been a few years now since I have done any painting and I am really enjoying this part of the hobby again.

It is nice to see that the traditional gloss figures have a strong following on the forum.

Jeff

 

[kilted vampire]

Jeff, something I noticed about spray cans. If you warm them up in the sun they will spray much much better. About 15 minutes will do.

 

[aujj65]

The bases were marked and drilled to take the pegs on the horse’s hoofs and attached with liberal amounts of super glue and the joints on the horses have been filled with a ‘Milliput’ type of filler.

The reins have been glued in position and the ends have been left ‘flying’ for ease of painting, once finished they will be trimmed to length and bent to conform with the riders open hand.

Jeff

 

[aujj65]

Here we have the completed castings ready for undercoating.

Jeff

 

[aujj65]

Castings having the first light coating of grey undercoat applied, I find it better to give a couple of light coatings as opposed to one thick one. As KV pointed out, it’s best to warm up the can in the sun for 15 minutes or so to thin the paint, also it requires a good shaking before and during the spraying process. I use a car primer, which is ideal for metal castings, gives a nice even coverage and dries to the touch in 20 minutes or so. The castings are turned over a number of times so they can be sprayed from different directions to achieve a total coverage.

Jeff

 

[aujj65]

The figures look so much better for an undercoat, the detail really shows through. The undercoat will need to dry for a couple of days. Plus I now need to go and buy the tinlets of paint.

Jeff

 

[Wraith]

Looking good Jeff.

A question from the unwise - are the wire loops on the rear of the figures purely to aid in handling them whilst painting? Do you 'hook' them up to dry once painted?

Simon

 

[aujj65]

Looking good Jeff.

A question from the unwise - are the wire loops on the rear of the figures purely to aid in handling them whilst painting? Do you 'hook' them up to dry once painted?

Simon

Simon.

The outriders are provided with a length of wire which has to be cut and formed to shape and attached to the headdress and collar, this represents the cord which allows the wearer to keep his hat if it blows off in action.

Jeff

 

[Wraith]

This forum is great! I'm constantly learning new stuff - never knew about the cords.
I must get my head in more reference books.

Cheers
Simon

 

[kilted vampire]

These are looking so cool I so want a set for my self. If I can just find a mold.....

 

[aujj65]

Now comes the more enjoyable part of the hobby - painting! I have been to the local model shop and purchased the required number of Humbrol tinlets of gloss paint. 11 is all that is necessary for a set like this, some colours like the flesh tones will be mixed from a combination of others.

I hope to get cracking on the basic colours tonight and tomorrow and will post photos soon.

Jeff

 

[jazzeum]

The molds look fantastic. Can't wait to see the painting progress reports. It would be neat if Bob and Tony could show something like this on K & C TV.

 

[wadepat]

Now comes the more enjoyable part of the hobby - painting! I have been to the local model shop and purchased the required number of Humbrol tinlets of gloss paint. 11 is all that is necessary for a set like this, some colours like the flesh tones will be mixed from a combination of others.

I hope to get cracking on the basic colours tonight and tomorrow and will post photos soon.

Jeff

Hi Jeff,

I really look forward to seeing you bring these figures to life as you paint them. I am enjoying this thread very, very much. Thank you for demonstrating to us your knowledge and skill as a painter and modeler.

Warmest personal regards,

Pat

 

[aujj65]

Hi Jeff,

I really look forward to seeing you bring these figures to life as you paint them. I am enjoying this thread very, very much. Thank you for demonstrating to us your knowledge and skill as a painter and modeler.

Warmest personal regards,

Pat

Pat.

I'm glad that you and others are finding this as enjoyable as I am. It's been a while since I have painted any figures as I tend to collect K&C now. As to the skill part, its just 30 years of practice and patience .

Jeff