Marshal Kutozov EK casting (1 Viewer)

[blaster]

This piece was modified. I thought that the original sculpt showing Marshal Kutuzov as a slim figure was unrealistic. Hence, I used putty to broaden the torso, right arm, face and resculpted the cloak and other details accordingly.

 

[Grognard]

I have a similar one from Pennant Miniatures which I like a lot:

 

[blaster]

Hi Grognard,

Thanks for that picture. Many years back, I had also bought a Marshal Kutuzov figure casting from a Russian company (Joy's Toys, I think). I painted it as in my picture.


Rgds

Victor

 

[blaster]

For this present figure, I improved on the head and hair as well.

 

[blaster]

I had also bought and painted another Russian casting of the Cossack chief Matvei Platov then.

Here is Kutozov and other figures being epoxied onto bases.

 

[Mirof]

Your work on Kutuzov is now very close of the original painting even if it's not realy a good painting, chest far to large, no balance between right and left, you avoided that, good ....


I have seen it painted by a contatc of mine, straight from the box and already like it I like it is . .
(And he is not a Russian painter ^&grin )

 

[blaster]

Hi Mirof,

Thanks for your kind comments on my work. I also used that painting as a reference and did try to avoid the barrel-chested look in that painting. It was not easy as the original sculpt had the slim figure already balanced in a standing position.

The historical facts do indicate that Kutuzov was fat and enjoyed food (and women). Indirectly, I think I based my depiction on the actor Oscar Homolka in War and Peace.

Your friend Eduardo Garcia Lope is a fantastic painter and his work can also be on other websites. I know that the Spaniards are terrific figure miniaturists...

Below is more progress on my work.

Rgds Victor

 

[blaster]

Did some more painting on the figure.

 

[blaster]

Added gold to the ornaments. Painted the fur a darker brown.

 

[blaster]

some progress on the face.

 

[blaster]

Worked on the face a little. starting to paint it finally.

 

[blaster]

I really don't like this hand pointing pose. What I've done is snipped of the right hand and will reconfigure it. Pics to come.

Rgds Victor

 

[blaster]

A wire insert was attached to the arm which was reanimated to a new pose. Now resculpting the arm.

 

[theBaron]

Excellent conversion, Victor!

Prost!
Brad

 

[blaster]

Hi Brad,

Thanks for your comment. The new pose seems to work well here.

Here's the figure being painted.

Rgds Victor

 

[blaster]

Short update on this figure.

 

[blaster]

Painted the figure.

 

[blaster]

As I didn't like the face, I resculpted a portion of it.

 

[blaster]

And here's Marshal Kutuzov finished.

 

[blaster]

I repainted Kutozov's eye.