Ratch Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 (edited) I have started another background project, the Bedouin Arabs - a set I've not had before. I washed them, drilled them and mounted them on cocktail sticks. Primed white The horses and camels were airbrushed with three shades each Looking at pictures of Bedouins on line, they dress in a variety of colours even if their clothing was of a similar cut. I've been going through my paint pallet, no two figures will be the same. Just basic block colours so far. The painting of decorative patterns in this scale should prove testing. Edited February 24, 2022 by Ratch 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted February 23, 2022 Author Share Posted February 23, 2022 More painting done on the Arabs 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted February 24, 2022 Author Share Posted February 24, 2022 Not much more to do on the Arabs. Time for a few more figures. These are the Airfix Civilians. Only a part set and very old, cheesy plastic. I need to take care with them 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted February 25, 2022 Author Share Posted February 25, 2022 The Arabs are now done and in RFI, so on to the civvies 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted February 28, 2022 Author Share Posted February 28, 2022 The Civilians have also arrived in RFI and bowing to popular demand, the Arabs need adversaries. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted March 1, 2022 Author Share Posted March 1, 2022 The Legionnaires have been airbrushed with flesh tones and horse shades 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted March 2, 2022 Author Share Posted March 2, 2022 Coats and trousers on the Legionnaires 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted March 6, 2022 Author Share Posted March 6, 2022 More paint on the Legionnaires 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted March 8, 2022 Author Share Posted March 8, 2022 Another set of figures are completed. One of each pose here. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyW Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 I'm more used to seeing the set in unpainted blue. There's quite a bit of detail in the figures that has passed me by. Nice work Ratch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted March 8, 2022 Author Share Posted March 8, 2022 Thanks Tony, the detail is a bit vague on these, the rifles are little more than blobs and their equipment isn't too clever either, but they make an entertaining set, a bit different to my usual Napoleonic fare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted March 9, 2022 Author Share Posted March 9, 2022 The next batch of figures are Cowboys and Indians. Almost three complete sets there The earlier set of Indians (the dark brown ones) have four men and two horses missing 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted March 23, 2022 Author Share Posted March 23, 2022 I've spent the last couple of days working on these 5th Line Battalion, King’s German Legion. Uniform and Equipment of the Legion's Line battalions was of standard British pattern of the time. In accord it was repeatedly revised during the years from 1803 until 1815. In general, it comprised: red uniform with dark blue cuffs and collar, laced with regimental lace grey legwear white leather equipment Brown Bess musket later Belgic shako The principal distinction from British units was that the standard pack was painted dark blue rather than black. The 5th's light Company was partially armed with Baker rifles and was separated from the battalion at Waterloo in the midst of the battle to assist in the defence of La Haye Sainte. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted March 27, 2022 Author Share Posted March 27, 2022 For my next set of figures I have chosen the HaT Jungle Adventure set. This is the old Airfix 01733 Tarzan Figures set and is another of the many film and TV related products that Airfix made. I have started by priming with Vallejo Acrylic 74602 Gloss Black Polyurethane Surface Primer I then airbrushed the base colours Vallejo Model Air 71001 White = zebra Vallejo Model Air 71049 Medium Sea Grey = elephant Vallejo Model Air 71016 US Dark Green = crocodile Vallejo Model Air 71044 Light Grey Green = crocodile belly Vallejo Model Air 71028 Sand Yellow = lions, cheetah Vallejo Model Air 71040 Burnt Umber = chimpanzee, log canoe Vallejo Model Air 71076 Skin Tone = Europeans Vallejo Model Air 71055 Black Grey = chimpanzee, elephant 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted March 27, 2022 Author Share Posted March 27, 2022 Not much painting on this set, nearly done. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted March 30, 2022 Author Share Posted March 30, 2022 The Tarzan set is complete, so onto the next one (well, two part sets actually) The four on the right are for something different. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted April 1, 2022 Author Share Posted April 1, 2022 The Astronauts are now completed with various finishes; first eau naturel A black wash Games Workshop Flesh Wash Vallejo Sepia Dipping Wash The last four figures are SR.71 Blackbird pilots 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted April 2, 2022 Author Share Posted April 2, 2022 On to another set of figures I've not done previously. Someone had fun packing these - hot off the injection moulding machine. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted April 3, 2022 Author Share Posted April 3, 2022 PSR are less than complimentary in the review of the Grenadiers. Much of the detail is soft and none of the sculpts are consistently equipped. I thought I had a complete set but comparing with PSR notes I am missing one reloader, one kneeling firer, one marching man, one mounted officer and one horse. I total, five figures. Also, two of the standing men who are firing have been distorted and will not keep upright on their stands. The nearest I could find in my references is a Grenadier Sergeant of the 95th Regiment in 1781 (disbanded 1783). There is also a drawing of a Grenadier of the 58th Regiment 1768 which is close to these figures. I primed them grey. Skin tones ad the horse were airbrushed, then the old hairy stick was got out. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted April 6, 2022 Author Share Posted April 6, 2022 I've been chillin' with the Grenadiers 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted April 7, 2022 Author Share Posted April 7, 2022 Today I've put the finishing touches to the Grenadiers. More pictures in the usual places. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted April 8, 2022 Author Share Posted April 8, 2022 My next set of figures is Washington's Army One man is AWOL 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted April 10, 2022 Author Share Posted April 10, 2022 It would seem that Washington's Army uniforms were anything but uniform early in the war for independence, being a mix of red (ex-British), blue (ex-French) some green and more browns. British cloth faded to russet tones, and emigrant farmers also wore brown coats. Breeches and small clothes were either white or buff. Facings might be white, yellow, red or buff. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted April 12, 2022 Author Share Posted April 12, 2022 Washington's Army are nearing completion. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERK Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 Lovely sets some great poses there. Erk. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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