Steve Brodie
SMF Supporter
Imagine the joy and excitement I felt ( and to be fair my son and daughter seemed just excited) when I was given this wrapped up in shiny Christmas wrapping paper, I had left them subtle hints – okay maybe not so subtle hints, that I fancied painting one of these superb pieces. My son Josh got in touch with the sculpter via email and the deal was done.
Release info here - https://www.planetfigure.com/thread...burthe-4th-hussars.286236/page-2#post-1112690
A few snaps of the horse below, my full kit breakdown can be seen over on Planet Figure - https://www.planetfigure.com/thread...r-col-burthe-4th-hussars.293501/#post-1114018
Goodies hidden away;
The painting depicts the cavalry charge of the 4th Hussars during the “Battle of Friedland.” Historians regard the Battle of Friedland as one of the most brilliant victories of Napoleon during the heyday of the French Empire. In the “Battle of Friedland,” which took place in 1807, the French army under the command of Napoleon won decisively against a Russian army. The battle took place in the territory of Friedland, which was part of East Prussia and now part of modern-day Russia. The battle took place 84 years before this painting was created.
The 4th Hussar Regiment (4e régiment de hussars) is a Hussar regiment in the French Army, created in 1783 and still in existence. The Hussars played an essential role as cavalry in the Napoleonic Wars (1803–1815).
Taken from https://joyofmuseums.com/museums/au...uth-wales/vive-lempereur-by-edouard-detaille/
Interesting that the painting wasn’t created until 84 years after the battle;
Not going to be a quick one, but none of my projects ever are
As for construction and painting, looking at the 4 horse parts, it looks like you can join the two front halves together and then as a separate block; join the rear halves together, this should then ease painting via the airbrush. Once painted i should then be able to bring the front and back together joining at the saddle strap line and then add the horses head.
Release info here - https://www.planetfigure.com/thread...burthe-4th-hussars.286236/page-2#post-1112690
A few snaps of the horse below, my full kit breakdown can be seen over on Planet Figure - https://www.planetfigure.com/thread...r-col-burthe-4th-hussars.293501/#post-1114018
Goodies hidden away;
The painting depicts the cavalry charge of the 4th Hussars during the “Battle of Friedland.” Historians regard the Battle of Friedland as one of the most brilliant victories of Napoleon during the heyday of the French Empire. In the “Battle of Friedland,” which took place in 1807, the French army under the command of Napoleon won decisively against a Russian army. The battle took place in the territory of Friedland, which was part of East Prussia and now part of modern-day Russia. The battle took place 84 years before this painting was created.
The 4th Hussar Regiment (4e régiment de hussars) is a Hussar regiment in the French Army, created in 1783 and still in existence. The Hussars played an essential role as cavalry in the Napoleonic Wars (1803–1815).
Taken from https://joyofmuseums.com/museums/au...uth-wales/vive-lempereur-by-edouard-detaille/
Interesting that the painting wasn’t created until 84 years after the battle;
Not going to be a quick one, but none of my projects ever are
As for construction and painting, looking at the 4 horse parts, it looks like you can join the two front halves together and then as a separate block; join the rear halves together, this should then ease painting via the airbrush. Once painted i should then be able to bring the front and back together joining at the saddle strap line and then add the horses head.
. No matter how i matched the pairs up, i couldn't get a perfect fit, so have gone with the best i could get. Will need some filling of the gaps and some major sanding on the rear back joint. picking up some new dremel sanders today from Screwfix. Once the putty is dry can sand everything to match, not a game stopper, just adds to the enjoyment., and isnt that what this hobby is all about anyway.
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