Ratch Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 This kit was first issued from 1975 to 1978 and made a brief reappearance in 1980. I suppose that brief period of five years makes this something of a collector’s piece, though it does not yet demand high prices on auction sites and can be bought second hand for a reasonable price. History: Some of the 1768 Clothing Warrant included more loosely fitting coats, turned-down collars, narrower lapels, round cuffs, turned back skirts and white waistcoats and breeches. The model represents a Grenadier of the 5th Foot (Royal Northumberland Fusiliers). This regiment was in America at the outbreak of the War of Independence and fought at Bunker Hill, Lexington and Brandywine among other battles. The bearskin cap has a metal plate bearing the Royal crest and Nec Aspera Terrent in silver. A Sergeant’s rank is indicated by plain white lace and a sash with facing stripe worn under the coat. Light companies were added to each regiment in 1770. They wore shorter coats and special leather caps encircled by chains, tan belts, powder horn and hatchet were peculiar to these companies. Black half-gaiters, originally confined to light infantry, were adopted by all companies on service in preference to the long variety ordered in 1768. From 1776, the hair of all ranks was tied in the style known as clubbed. Powdering continued until abolished in 1795. Reference: BRITISH INFANTRY UNIFORMS Since 1660 ISBN 0 7137 1127 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted February 5, 2018 Author Share Posted February 5, 2018 I like to start with skin tones, layering airbrushed shades and tints to build up a varied flesh tone. Andrea Color 1st Shadow = primary flesh Andrea Color 2nd Shadow = secondary flesh Andrea Color 1st Base = third skin spray and ninth skin tone Andrea Color 2nd Base = fourth skin spray Andrea Color 1st Light = fifth skin tone Andrea Color 2nd Light = sixth skin tone Vallejo Model Color 19 70927 Dark Flesh FS32555 = seventh skin tone Vallejo Model Color 20 70845 Sunny Skintone = eighth skin tone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted February 6, 2018 Author Share Posted February 6, 2018 Vallejo Model Color 152 70883 Silvergrey = hair Vallejo Model Color 1 70951 White = shirt, breeches, turnbacks Vallejo Model Color 148 70941 Burnt Umber = eye brows, eyes Vallejo Model Color 70950 169 Black = stock Vallejo Model Color 31 70957 Flat Red / 32 70946 Dark Red / 33 70926 Red = coat, top patch 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share Posted February 9, 2018 Vallejo Model Air 71040 Burnt Umber = pike staff, standard staff Vallejo Model Color 31 70957 Flat Red = wings Vallejo Model Color 1 70951 White = standard field, lace to wings Humbrol Acrylic 60 Matt Scarlet = St. George’s cross Humbrol Acrylic 25 Matt Blue = saltire, canteen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share Posted February 9, 2018 Humbrol Acrylic 33 Matt Black = bearskin, gaiters, shoes, Vallejo Model Color 70950 169 Black = ammunition pouch, scabbard, bayonet frog Vallejo Model Color 72 70970 Deep Green = facings, lapels, cuffs, collar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 Apart from touch-ups the painting is done on this. I substituted lead foil for the thin plastic straps. I find this holds its shape when folded around the figure and is much easier to work with. Not all the parts will be used for this build. Those not used will join my spares for possible conversions of future builds. Here is a resume of the colours used on this figure: Andrea Color 1st Shadow = primary flesh Andrea Color 2nd Shadow = secondary flesh Andrea Color 1st Base = third skin spray and ninth skin tone Andrea Color 2nd Base = fourth skin spray Andrea Color 1st Light = fifth skin tone Andrea Color 2nd Light = sixth skin tone Vallejo Model Color 19 70927 Dark Flesh = seventh skin tone Vallejo Model Color 20 70845 Sunny Skintone = eighth skin tone Vallejo Model Color 152 70883 Silvergrey = hair Vallejo Model Color 1 70951 White = shirt, breeches, turnbacks Vallejo Model Color 148 70941 Burnt Umber = eye brows, eyes Vallejo Model Color 70950 169 Black = stock Vallejo Model Color 31 70957 Flat Red / 32 70946 Dark Red / 33 70926 Red = coat, top patch Vallejo Model Air 71040 Burnt Umber = pike staff, standard staff Vallejo Model Color 31 70957 Flat Red = wings Vallejo Model Color 1 70951 White = standard field, lace to wings, inscription on canteen. lace, belts, top patch embroidery, pack straps Humbrol Acrylic 60 Matt Scarlet = St. George’s cross Humbrol Acrylic 25 Matt Blue = saltire, canteen Humbrol Acrylic 33 Matt Black = bearskin, gaiters, shoes, strap F Vallejo Model Color 70950 169 Black = ammunition pouch, scabbard, bayonet frog Vallejo Model Color 72 70970 Deep Green = facings, lapels, cuffs, collar Derwent Metallic 80 Silver pencil = buttons, metal plate to bearskin Humbrol Acrylic 11 Metallic Silver Fox = whistle Humbrol Acrylic 53 Metallic Gun Metal = bayonet, pike, standard finial, fittings to musket Vallejo Model Color 172 70996 Gold / 173 70878 Old Gold = fittings to scabbard, standard cords, sword basket Vallejo Model Color 149 70872 Chocolate Brown = musket stock Vallejo Model Color 140 70984 Flat Brown = pack Vallejo Model Color 120 70976 Buff = bread bag Vallejo Model Color 33 70926 Red = lace Humbrol Acrylic 54 Metallic Brass = pack buckles 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted February 12, 2018 Author Share Posted February 12, 2018 Just a few touch-ups and then he can be mounted 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted February 13, 2018 Author Share Posted February 13, 2018 All done 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clive_t Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 That's a really nice finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted March 1, 2018 Author Share Posted March 1, 2018 Cheers Clive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Thank's for the link Ratch will be a big helpwith my build,as a coincidence we got some new information for our Family history research earlier in the week,my GtGt Grandfather's brother enlisted around 1850 in the fifth and was discharged as a sargent after twenty year's service,hope I can do as good a job as your's with mine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted March 7, 2018 Author Share Posted March 7, 2018 I'm sure you will Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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