discussion Airfix 54mm Napoleonic French Line Infantry

[Guest]

Neal that pose is so reminiscent of war time photos showing the dead , perfectly captured by you .:thumb2:

 

[rtfoe]

Boy Neil, you've done it...he's deader than dead.:smiling2: posses keep getting better and better.

Cheers,
Wabble

 

[Andy T]

A grim but very realistic pose, and great paintwork!

 

[JayCee]

Excellently portrayed, Neil.
John.

 

[Neil Merryweather]

Thanks very much chaps.
I have always been dissatisfied with poor representations of casualties in models so I have worked extra hard to make these boys convincing.
I have , however, shied away from the more extreme and apparently unnatural poses you can see in wartime pics, although I guess the most twisted ones are the results of explosives, and so not really relevant to this period anyway.
As I said at the start of this phase, I'm not going for the full dismemberment scenario that we read of in the Sharpe books either, although there will be blood...
Thanks to all again for your continued interest
Neil

 

[Allen Dewire]

Doctor Mr. Merryweather, your refinement of these poor blighters is extraordinary, and the poses are quite natural in this endeavor. You also have done fantastic work on painting these casualties and their accoutrements too!!! Wonderful work Neil and you should be really happy with your results so far. Shame about the musket, but having spares in the armory is always a good thing. This group will undoubtedly be phenomenal when placed in a vignette...A question if I may. On #12, were you trying to represent razor stubble on his neck, under the chin???
......Oh, forgot to take my damn meds again!!!........

Prost
Allen

 

[Neil Merryweather]

On #12, were you trying to represent razor stubble on his neck, under the chin???

Prost
Allen

Thanks for all that Allen, and yes, thanks for noticing :blow-kiss:

 

[Richard48]

Great posing and really natural looking.You have much skill to pull these off mate.Really impressive Mr.M.
Richard

 

[scottie3158]

Neil,
Quite brilliant mate. A very realistic pose and beautifully executed.

 

[Neil Merryweather]

Fusilier 13 is ready for painting






cheers Neil

 

[scottie3158]

Wow That is superb all the extras and scratched equipment is superb.

 

[yak face]

Stunning attention to detail as always neil and the alterations to the pose are fantastic . This guys not giving me as much Cesar Romero vibes , more Galen from planet of the apes ! Think its his mutton chop sideburns ! Cheers tony

 

[Tim Marlow]

Stunning attention to detail as always neil and the alterations to the pose are fantastic . This guys not giving me as much Cesar Romero vibes , more Galen from planet of the apes ! Think its his mutton chop sideburns ! Cheers tony

Galen, that’s who it is……couldn’t think who he reminded me of when I first saw him. Usual superb additions Neil, excellent work….love the hair in a queue at the back. Great detail.

 

[Mini Me]

Very nice Neil.....the others have stolen all the adjectives I was gonna use!

 

[Jim R]

Superb work Neil.

 

[Neil Merryweather]

Thanks for the great comments guys, sorry I didn't actually reply sooner, I thought I had.
I haven't seen Planet of the Apes so it's pure coincidence there. The head is originally from the Airfix 10th Hussar, it's the first and probably the best in the range.
Anyway he's all painted now


And here is all put together, except for weathering which I am going to do at the end.













This is not how they will be arranged, but here's a taster of the effect



Thanks for watching ,now it's on to Fusilier 14!
Cheers
Neil

 

[Allen Dewire]

Wow Neil!!! Lon Chaney looks fantastic and is that some Warren Zevon music playing in the background here??? Bring on fuselage #14 Sir!!!...

Prost
Allen

 

[Steve Brodie]

just gets better

 

[Jim R]

As Steve says this gets better with every update.

 

[rtfoe]

As has been said its getting better. Have you been using the latest Laser Micro surgery equipment, Neil? I find there is a marked difference in my surgery as the years progress especially on the same dio I have been working on for eons. :smiling6:
Good work on Fusilier 13

Cheers,
Wabble