An Oldie but Goodie

In keeping with trying to post something every or every other day, I'll bring up some old notable figures that are buried on my blog. For those that follow this blog regularly, if I post an old project, I'll start the title with OBG (oldie but goodie). This guy is one of my all time fav's. He's a Napoleonic French General of Division, based on a study by Detallie. I just love the pose and character of the face. Just wish I could photograph him again.

Another Conversion

Here's another conversion I put together. The conversions were built while working on other projects. They were built slowly, using left over putty...I don't like waste! The subject is a soldier from Napoleon's Vistula Legion. The legs are from ARTMI, the upper torso and czapska from Historex.

Maryland Continental, 1781

In honor of the Battle of Cowpens, fought on this date in 1781, I present this new sculpt of a Maryland Line infantryman. Part of Brig. Gen. Daniel Morgan's hodge-podge command of militia, volunteers and regulars, who stood toe to toe with "Bloody Ban" Tarleton's disciplined Regular and Loyalist troops. The Continentals earned victory after a successful bayonet charge counterattack.

Future Vignette

I started this project a couple years ago. I don't like having unfinished sculpts laying around so I may get back at this soon. At least finish sculpting the figures. The vignette is inspired by a drawing done by our hero, Edouard Detaille.

More Historex "Conversion"

This is a figure I built a while back and is just waiting to be primed. The upper torso, knapsack and water gord are from Historex. The head is from Nemrod. Legs and arms are scratch-built. If I have time, I may have him painted up by MFCA this spring.

My first sculpt-Confederate Soldier

This fella was built in late 1993 or early '94. It was my first real attempt at sculpting a figure. It was about that time when I was in awe by the works of Shep Paine and Bill Horan (who's pieces were gracing the pages of practically every figure magazine out there) and it they were my first true inspirations. The body is from the Airfix Multipose figures, stripped down then re-built up using Milliput. The face was painted with oils (Why? Because everyone was doing it!)The rest in Polly S acrylics (anyone remember that line?).

On the workbench-APG auction piece 2013

My drawer full of Historex bits and bobs were screaming for attention. The piece was inspired by a Edouard Detaille study of a French Infantry Officer late 1700's. This was a fairly easy "conversion" with most of the scratch build work being done on the hat and arms. With a little imagination and elbow grease, Historex body parts can still make a decent figure.

French Dragoon Drummer Painted!

French Dragoon Drummer

F&I Highlander Painted!

I was afraid the kilt/tartan pattern color would clash too much with the jacket, but it turned pretty well. I forgot to mention in the last post, that the head came from the old Historex line. It has some neat character and goes well with the subject.

Highland Sergeant,78th Regiment (Fraser's) F&I War

Happy New Year! Personally, I hope this year is MUCH better than the last. To start off a new year of blogging, I'll begin with a piece I finished before the MMSI Show. In fact, the next few projects I'll be posting were finished months ago, playing catch-up if you will. I would like to thank everyone who visit my blog. I check my view stats from time to time, and it's encouraging to know that people have interest in my work. Thanks again!