MFCA Show 2015- Pt. 1

Another MFCA Show in the books. A wonderful time for myself and family. It was great to see and talk to so many fellow modelers, from all over the States and Europe, to catch up and talk shop.

Revolutionary War American Militiaman

MFCA is just around the corner and fitting piece for the show held in Valley Forge, Pa. This will be my 13th show and the excitement and anticipation never gets old. As always, I look forward to seeing wonderful pieces of miniature art and catching up with fellow hobbyist and talking 'shop'.

"On our next date, let's go 'Dutch Treat"

Officer, 17th Light Dragoons AWI- PAINTED!

Here he is...Finally painted. I have to admit, the embroidery thread/floss mane and tail is getting easier to do. Still a lot of manipulation, but I know now what, and what not to do in regards to application and the like. I guess it's all in repetition. Painted all in acrylics.

French Hussar, Marine Foreign Volunteers, 1781

I'll be posting a few new American Revolutionary War subjects quickly in the next few weeks. MFCA is just around the corner and I have lots of posting to catch up on. First up is a French Hussar from their service during the Yorktown campaign. Just a gorgeous uniform. The medium/light blue jacket and yellow breeches really make this figure pop. I utilized a lot Historex pieces for this project and in doing, I had to alter the scale of my armature. So he's a tad larger than the usual 54mm. Painted all in acrylics.

Commission Re-Visit

SCOTLAND THE BRAVE ~ PIPES & DRUMS ~ ( HD )

Happy St. Paddy's Day...

Cedar Creek Battlefield Dug Relic

This stirrup is another purchase I made at Gettysburg's 'The Horse Soldier' Civil War antique shop. Was it used by a soldier during the Battle of Cedar Creek in October of 1864? Union or Confederate? Cavalry or Artillery? Officer or courier? Or was it discarded/lost by a local farmer before or after the War? Cool stuff to ponder.

I dabble sometimes...

This is a painting I did a few years ago. I like to get away from the workbench every once in awhile and explore other "arts". I can draw a pretty good stick figure, but direct to canvas? Eh, not so much. So, I went to the old method of making a grid and transferring. I've done this a few times and it helps keep proportions as accurate as possible. The subject is a French Cuirasier, between 1790's-1805, and it's a oil on board copy of a sketch done by the great French Artist, Edouard Detaille.

Other passions

My wife allowed me a corner downstairs to experiment with some space. I've seen internet articles having to do with using old, weathered pallets and creating various projects. I love the rustic look this cheap wood can give. I used a wall section of the downstairs where I sew...Yes, sew (rarely) reproduction American Revolution and Civil War uniforms...Even though I'm not active currently, the reenacting phase of my life will not leave. Anyway, this small wall section really does give that space character.