Jim Wasley Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 I have been putting together these figures for a Dio of the French cavalry running down these British soldiers.The French Cuirassiers are from Perry also the wounded British soldier,the other British are from the Victrix set,I did a few small tweaks to some of the infantry other than that they are OOB. Once I finish the figure painting I will start on the base. Cheers Jim. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Wasley Posted January 16, 2020 Author Share Posted January 16, 2020 I finished the little Dio,did cut out 2 of the other horse figures I kept it more simple,have finished painting the other 2 but will mount them on there own,or together. Cheers Jim. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 Love these little dio's, they look great. Stuart 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Wasley Posted January 16, 2020 Author Share Posted January 16, 2020 13 hours ago, Courageous said: Love these little dio's, they look great. Stuart Thanks Stuart glad you like it. Cheers Jim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERK Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 Loverly work, I too am really in to Waterloo period and just seen the 28mm figure sets - look really good. E. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Wasley Posted August 8, 2020 Author Share Posted August 8, 2020 On 6/30/2020 at 12:21 PM, ERK said: Loverly work, I too am really in to Waterloo period and just seen the 28mm figure sets - look really good. E. Thanks Erk,Sorry I'm late to acknowledge you,Did not know you commented.Yes Waterloo is a nice period you can paint so many different Armies from both sides. Cheers Jim. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERK Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 (edited) 10 hours ago, Jim Wasley said: Thanks Erk,Sorry I'm late to acknowledge you,Did not know you commented.Yes Waterloo is a nice period you can paint so many different Armies from both sides. Cheers Jim. Thanks Jim. Erk. Edited August 8, 2020 by ERK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Fox Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 I don't know how I missed this one JIm, another little masterpiece mate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERK Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Are the Brits Perry or Victrix as there is some good detail on the backs (without the packs) and I know Perry has those cut outs and the Victrix ones dont have the straps very well engraved. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Wasley Posted August 9, 2020 Author Share Posted August 9, 2020 11 hours ago, Silver Fox said: I don't know how I missed this one JIm, another little masterpiece mate. Thanks Andy,Ahh you've gotta watch us Aussies we tend to work under the cover of darkness Cheers Jim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Wasley Posted August 9, 2020 Author Share Posted August 9, 2020 10 hours ago, ERK said: Are the Brits Perry or Victrix as there is some good detail on the backs (without the packs) and I know Perry has those cut outs and the Victrix ones dont have the straps very well engraved. The standing figures are Victrix,I bought a second/hand box of figures long time back and I use the figures for all kinds of things. Cheers Jim. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERK Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Thanks for that Jim, I am toying between Perry and Victrix, I have tried both in thier single Sprue set ups (saves money not buying the box) but found with the Perry french Infantry that there is cut outs on thier backs to take the back packs, this doesnt seem to be an issue with Victrix but I find the accuracy and scale detail of the Perry range to be better. I am doing a dio on the attack on La Haye Sainte and understand a good amount of KGL troops were the Light infantry and would not have worn back packs. Erk. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Wasley Posted August 9, 2020 Author Share Posted August 9, 2020 5 minutes ago, ERK said: Thanks for that Jim, I am toying between Perry and Victrix, I have tried both in thier single Sprue set ups (saves money not buying the box) but found with the Perry french Infantry that there is cut outs on thier backs to take the back packs, this doesnt seem to be an issue with Victrix but I find the accuracy and scale detail of the Perry range to be better. I am doing a dio on the attack on La Haye Sainte and understand a good amount of KGL troops were the Light infantry and would not have worn back packs. Erk. Yes you are right Perry are a nice figure,the Victrix box is one of their early works and they are getting better.Will look forward to seeing yours when finished. Jim. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERK Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 7 minutes ago, Jim Wasley said: Yes you are right Perry are a nice figure,the Victrix box is one of their early works and they are getting better.Will look forward to seeing yours when finished. Jim. I'm a long long way off Jim as I want to make it as realistic as possible, also I am just working on the figures for now as I buy them - then for an xmas prezzy to myself I will buy the MDF farm house and get a base, then it will be time for the real modeling skills to start. Erk. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERK Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Your Cuirassiers are Superb by the way. Erk. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERK Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Jim I have been having some troubles with brush on clear top coats, I brought a jar of Mr Hobby Colour Gunze/Sangyo Flat Clear, but when I brushed it on straight from the jar it made my Acrylic paintwork mix together - somehow they reacted to it despite the Acrylic paintwork being more then 12hours on the figure. It was a brand new jar I brought, a couple of days ago - I then tried to dilute it 50/50 with distilled water, this went ontop of the first layer ok (No reaction) but what I did find even with a couple of brush on coats - it has not gone flat if anything it has a shiny finish to it almost like a satin yet it says Flat Clear on the jar. Only thing I will say - with my last Two models I did not use a propper primer instead I used a basic flat Black Tamiya pot of Acrylic to act as a primer. Erk. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Wasley Posted August 10, 2020 Author Share Posted August 10, 2020 (edited) 19 hours ago, ERK said: Jim I have been having some troubles with brush on clear top coats, I brought a jar of Mr Hobby Colour Gunze/Sangyo Flat Clear, but when I brushed it on straight from the jar it made my Acrylic paintwork mix together - somehow they reacted to it despite the Acrylic paintwork being more then 12hours on the figure. It was a brand new jar I brought, a couple of days ago - I then tried to dilute it 50/50 with distilled water, this went ontop of the first layer ok (No reaction) but what I did find even with a couple of brush on coats - it has not gone flat if anything it has a shiny finish to it almost like a satin yet it says Flat Clear on the jar. Only thing I will say - with my last Two models I did not use a propper primer instead I used a basic flat Black Tamiya pot of Acrylic to act as a primer. Erk. I'm sorry I have never used that product,But I'm sure if you put up your problem in figure discussion,someone will help,Or had a similar problem.And I'm sure what primer base you use,will not make a difference with what top/coat you use,and when it softens and mixes your acrylics it may not be compatible with your paints. I just use a rattle can of grey primer and sometimes a rattle can of flat black,I use a matte varnish I have had for close to 20 years or more,I do not have any hobby shops in my area so I tend to use what ever is at hand,I use craft acrylics and have never had a problem in my 50 plus years of painting models.I think it is a mind field out there for anyone starting out there are so many products,they all want to get your money,when there are a lot of good products at half the price,Have to say what works for me may not work for others,There are a few things you can do is do not thin it down so much,Take it back to the shop tell them the problem,see if they can help. I feel a little terrible I can not help,but if you can work out what's wrong with your matte finish all the better. Keep Well, Jim. P.S. I have been thinking about your problem,the reason maybe that the matte is also a medium which can soften the paint and also extend the drying time,do not go over the first coat of matte until it is dry. Jim. Edited August 10, 2020 by Jim Wasley added 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 Excellent looking figures, i do like victrix figures ,you get a lot for your money and they are well sculpted, well done 👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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