Picking up those brushes again.

Hi and welcome to the occasional mutterings of Dave Doc, a military modeller and some time gamer. Gaming and model making has given me a real education, History & Geography(obvious really), Artistry, Politics, Economics, Logistics, Project Management -you try building miniature armies without the last 3.

I will use the blog to record my creations & the odd occasion I actually do some gaming.

I have always been inspired by the aesthetic side of gaming. Playing on well constructed terrain using excellently painted units is always a joy.

Thursday, 26 April 2012

Napoleon as First Consul

Well enough of musing , more painting required. So here we have Napoleon Bonaparte, First Consul, Reviewing his Troops after the Battle of Marengo. From the painting by  Jean-Antoine Gros.

I found this Trent Miniatures figure I had aquired at York earlier this year and it was already undercoated , so while doing prep work on the first lot of Salute purchases decided to finish him off. Nice and colourful with the red coat. A very nice figure to paint.I used the Andrea Red set for for the coat.


 



 

Also been working on the first of the Old West building - check out the "One man and his trowel" tab

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16 comments:

  1. Ray Rousell26 April 2012 at 09:34

    Great painting Dave, its nice to see the Emperor in red for a change.

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    1. DaveD26 April 2012 at 10:01

      Yeah - makes a nice change - nice and bright too

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  2. Unknown26 April 2012 at 09:47

    Wow, nice work!

    It's really hard to paint a good looking white horse but this one is a real eyecatcher.

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    1. DaveD26 April 2012 at 10:01

      I like doing white horses and this one was a decent one to do

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  3. Rodger26 April 2012 at 10:08

    Agree with Thomas, I can't seem to paint white horses to save myself.Wonderful work Dave.

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    1. DaveD26 April 2012 at 16:48

      once you get the hang of it - they are pretty quick

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  4. The Angry Lurker26 April 2012 at 10:49

    Beautiful figure and painting Dave.

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  5. DeanM26 April 2012 at 15:49

    Very, very nicely done. The red looks great. I've yet to obtain any Trent figures. What I've seen looks good. Best, Dean

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  6. Michael Awdry26 April 2012 at 16:00

    He is certainly a cracking figure and nicely done Dave. The depth in those reds is particularly impressive.

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    1. DaveD26 April 2012 at 16:47

      The Andrea Red's are particularly good to use - highly recommended

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  7. Juan Mancheño26 April 2012 at 20:25

    Very nice work, Dave. The Andrea Red set? I´m going to put it in my list.

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  8. Captain Richard's miniature Civil War27 April 2012 at 00:47

    Excellent work

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  9. Unknown28 April 2012 at 10:56

    I don't know how I missed your post Dave so sorry I'm late. That's is a nice little figure and you are so good at getting those whites to look good on your horses.

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  10. Silver Whistle28 April 2012 at 15:21

    Very nicely done and as mentioned above, seeing the little man in red makes a nice change.

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  11. Vinnie29 April 2012 at 02:32

    Beautiful figure, love how you have painted the horse.

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