Cheshire Militia Bass Drummer 8

I refined the ornamentation details. Other ornaments will be added to the vest when the paint is dry.
The drum hoops were also painted.The drum ropes are next.

Cheshire Militia Bass Drummer 7

I painted in the outline for some of the ornaments.

Napoleonic 3rd Ligne Fifer 19

I prised the figure off its base and resculpted the nose. I also built up the underside of the right arm. The legs were reshaped.

Cheshire Militia Bass Drummer 6

I built up the moustache and beard. The figure and drum are been painted.

Indian Feather Bonnets

I have managed to obtain three sets of this rare Andrea Miniatures accessory item.

First pic shows the quality of the castings. Second pic shows the pieces with the mould sprues removed.

Dragon ACW Union Inf 5

I added some cuffs to the legs of one figure. The haversacks and cartridge boxes were painted black.

Cheshire Militia Bass Drummer 5

I built up the fur on the vest and gave the figure a black undercoat on those areas.

Napoleonic 3rd Ligne fifer 18

I painted gold colour on to the gilt items. The legs were reworked.

Hussards de la Liberte 2 (Finished)

I have completed the rework on this piece. Pictures were taken against a black felt background under a daylight lamp with an iPhone.

Hussards de la Liberte trompette 1

The figure was carefully repainted all over. Almost completed.

Napoleonic 3rd Ligne Fifer 17

The fence was painted a dark brown.

Cheshire Militia Bass Drummer 4

Some refinement was made to the figure. More putty was added to the thighs to create a muscular look. The plume was reduced in height.

Two metal brackets were made from copper wire and inserted into the drum shell.

A basic coat of paint was given to the figure and bass drum. Both parts have to be painted before final attachment of the drum to the figure.

Dragon ACW Union Inf 5

Metal strips were added for the cartridge box straps.

A basic coat of paint was given to the figures.

Napoleonic 3rd Ligne Fifer 16

I painted over the turnbacks and cuffs with bright red. Highlights and shading to be done later.

Cheshire Militia Bass Drummer 3

The legs were reanimated at the knees to create a pose which would be handling a large bass drum. The towering plume was sculpted with putty over a long bent wire. Arms were sculpted over wire armatures. These were fitted around the bass drum. Historex hands were fitted over the ends.

Jacket flaps were made from metal sheet. Gaps were filled in with putty. The decorative hat flap was also made from sheet metal. A round pin was substituted for the fragile drumstick.

Dragon ACW Union Inf 4

Putty was added to shape the necks and elbow joints. A base is being made up with driftwood for this vignette.

Hussards de la Liberte trompette 1797

The trumpet was removed and replaced by a new piece. I decided to shorten the wire sling which was replaced as well. The cartridge box sling was also replaced with a slightly thicker metal strip. The right hand position was changed. The plume was replaced. These changes seem to live up the rather static nature of the pose.

The Spanish in Louisiana 4

I painted over the red turnbacks and cuffs, brightening up the previous red colour. This will be highlighted  and shaded later.

The Spanish in Louisiana 3

Painting is well in progress. I used Schveningen blue for the coat and Ultramarine blue for the drum to create some contrast.

Dragon ACW Union Inf (3)

I replaced all the heads with Shenandoah head, which are superior and slightly larger.