tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7293690195430705478.post2112781886646172161..comments2024-03-25T23:23:48.818-04:00Comments on wargaming in 28 mm and sometimes smaller: Peninsular War: French Army of Portugal: 6th Corps, Cavalry Brigade, May 1811john de terre neuvehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03898285039988448895noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7293690195430705478.post-79499541743794099972009-10-28T20:01:42.173-04:002009-10-28T20:01:42.173-04:00Thanks Der Alte Fritz,
The horses are very easily...Thanks Der Alte Fritz,<br /><br />The horses are very easily done, prime white then 1 coat of GW Sepia or Black on the horse's body with 3 coats on the mane and tail. <br /><br />Then paint the leather, metal and eyes and you are done.<br /><br />Johnjohn de terre neuvehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03898285039988448895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7293690195430705478.post-80569124469106810262009-10-28T19:17:50.939-04:002009-10-28T19:17:50.939-04:00Nice brushwork. I really like the work on the hors...Nice brushwork. I really like the work on the horses - some of the nicest ones I've seen.Der Alte Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578422757511400566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7293690195430705478.post-72201776575165887222009-10-26T10:09:58.546-04:002009-10-26T10:09:58.546-04:00Thanks Rafa,
I just could not resist the red lace...Thanks Rafa,<br /><br />I just could not resist the red lace once I say it in Cueto's illustration, I wish my figures had the tall plume.<br /><br />Personal regards,<br /><br />Johnjohn de terre neuvehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03898285039988448895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7293690195430705478.post-1495164906658832452009-10-26T01:38:11.487-04:002009-10-26T01:38:11.487-04:00Hi John
Actually, red lace over grey dolman and pe...Hi John<br />Actually, red lace over grey dolman and pelisse looks better and nicer!<br />Regards<br />RafaRafael Pardohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00482026140017463557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7293690195430705478.post-33871150327138591072009-10-25T16:10:25.363-04:002009-10-25T16:10:25.363-04:00There are always conflicts and how often do you ge...There are always conflicts and how often do you get to paint red lace!! My references were:<br /><br />www.cueto.byethost3.com/index.php?start=8<br /><br />www.napoleonguide.com/cavalry_frcolhus.htm<br /><br />www.napolun.com/mirror/napoleonistyka.atspace.com/French_Cavalry.html#frenchhussars<br /><br />Johnjohn de terre neuvehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03898285039988448895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7293690195430705478.post-22849925839756705782009-10-25T15:54:19.316-04:002009-10-25T15:54:19.316-04:00Hi
I love the 3me Hussars with ots grey uniforms.....Hi<br />I love the 3me Hussars with ots grey uniforms... and the trumpet with the red pelisse...<br />However I believe that they wore white lace?<br />See <br />http://www.napoleon-series.org/images/military/organization/France/Cavalry/Hussars/TimReese/3rdhussarsa.JPG<br />for a good ischeme<br />Regards<br />RafaRafael Pardohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00482026140017463557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7293690195430705478.post-38716041869685113282009-10-25T09:07:09.774-04:002009-10-25T09:07:09.774-04:00I find it infinitely easier then a black undercoat...I find it infinitely easier then a black undercoat, you need to let the washes do their work. I seldom have to add a highlight.<br /><br />Johnjohn de terre neuvehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03898285039988448895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7293690195430705478.post-23518752483808736742009-10-25T05:00:50.722-04:002009-10-25T05:00:50.722-04:00They look superb! I've only ever used black un...They look superb! I've only ever used black undercoat but I think the effect you have achieved is excellent. Is it a difficult technique to master?<br /><br />IanStrykerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14258922461691204362noreply@blogger.com