Retreat from Moscow (1812 )

[Chris S]

Thanks guys ,I'll be getting back into this one this week ....holidays are nice ,but I miss me bench

Chris.

 

[TRM]

Welcome back Chris!! Now, Back to work!!! ;D

 

[Chris S]

Got a bit more done on this one .

I've done a bit more to the face ,still not finished with the facial hair . I've also worked on the scarf/blanket wrapped around his head & neck , then started on the Redingote / greatcoat .Still more to do on this too . Sorry it looks a bit shiney ,the oils are still damp .









Long way to go .....

Thanks for looking.

Chris.

 

[Chris S]

Thought I'd do a quick update while having a chicken curry lunch ....yum lol

Still working on the doomed Grenadier . I have worked on the trousers ,belts and fringed Epaulettes. The belts are pretty much just blocked in and still require highlights,shadows and a fine pin wash around the edges to clean them up .
I took these photos in daylight ,hopefully it shows the colours better .











Next update should see his equipment fitted .

Thanks for looking.

Chris.

 

[TRM]

This is looking really good Chris!! I love watching you progress through these figs!! Kepp up the great work my friend!!!

 

[Chris S]

Hi ya T ,how are ya bro ? ...Thanks for looking in

Chris.

 

[the Baron]

Great work, Chris! I think you have done a great job capturing the agony on the downed soldier's face.

Nice reference to "The Duellists", too, it is an excellent movie, with some of my favorite British character actors supporting Keith Carradine and Harvey Keitel. The uniforms alone are worth watching the movie.

Looking forward to seeing your progress on this vignette!

 

[Quaralane]

Fantastic work on this, Chris

 

[Chris S]

Thanks Baron ,yeah ,bit of an Epic film eh

Q, thanks for looking in

Chris.

 

[geegad]

Looking quality chris...

 

[Chris S]

Thanks Geegad

 

[JohnSimmons]

I took these photos in daylight ,hopefully it shows the colours better .

You get daylight were you are? Lol great work as usal Chris.

 

[Jelly]

That frosted beard ... You can almost "see" his breath condensating !!

Very real, Chris, and very nice

 

[Chris S]

Thanks guys ,shuold have more pics over the weekend

John ...we get daylight ...sometimes ....between the rain ;D

 

[The Nylon Gag]

I just found this thread,

It made me shiver just looking at his face, great techniques on display here, i'm learning alot. ;D

Simply stunning sir

Gag

 

[Chris S]

Thanks Gag ,appreciate you looking in

Should be back on this next week ,I'm a little busy getting ready for this weekends show at the minute

Chris.

 

[Bouryaki]

Hi Chris,

Just came across this thread. Your work is excellent, absolutely first rate. I will be watching as you progress.

Regarding your comment on the 'Napoleonic Period' ........... Who doesn't like it!!!!

Keep up the good work.

Regards,


Craig.

 

[Chris S]

Thanks you very much Craig . Nice to have you along

Got another bit done on this one .
All the equipment has been painted and added ,Still have to do his other hand ,boots and a bit more work on the white belts . .....Getting there ....slowly . ???









Thanks for looking.

Chris.

 

[TRM]

Oh, look at that, I found it here too!! Looking mighty fine Mr. S!!! The add ons (equipment) is looking great my friend!!! Awaiting your next move!! ;D

 

[geegad]

The colour look bang on and the back pack looks like quality you can all most feal the fur keep up the good work and posts

Geegad