Verlinden 120mm Union Zouave

[Deleted member 6559]

After the failure of the first ACW figure I was attempting as part of a trio, I've decided to abandon the joint thread and treat the other two as one-offs.

This is Verlinden's 120mm Union Zouave, wearing what I believe to be a fairly generic uniform rather than representing a particular regiment.

I've cleaned up the parts and part assembled them, ready for painting:



There were a couple of minor problems. The thin piping around the shoulders and at the back was damaged in several places, so I decided to remove it completely and will paint it on. I also damaged the belt buckle, so removed that and replaced it with a blank oval - again, I'll paint on the lettering. The hammer for the musket was cast separately but was so small that it shattered when I tried to get it off the casting block, so a replacement was made from spare Miniart parts.

There is also a nice base provided:



I also dug out a backpack and blanket roll from the spares box, which I may, or may not use.

 

[Steve Jones]

Blimey! I am first on parade for once . Looking forward to seeing this brightly coloured figure come together. Good luck

 

[Deleted member 6559]

Take a seat Steve. I've made this one before and didn't come across too many problems as I remember. The only thing to do is a better job than I did the last time!

 

[Deleted member 4539]

Watching.

 

[Jim R]

Hi Peter
Nice figure which I'm sure will come to life under your brushes.
Jim

 

[Peter Gillson]

Peter

I do like the posing of this figure - good luck this time

 

[Deleted member 6559]

Ralph -

Jim and Peter - Actually nice to have an action pose for a change - quite rare at this scale.

 

[Si Benson]

Evening Peter,
That’s a lot of red but I’m sure you’ll do it justice sir

 

[SteveH]

Morning Peter
Sorry to hear the 1st figure didn't pass muster.
This one certainly looks both bright and lively.
And a decent head?
Another nice day ahead
Enjoy the family and some painting?
Regards
Steve H cc

 

[Deleted member 6559]

Si - Yes, here is a lot of red isn't there?

Steve - Well, it happens. The head on this one is great. Painting as much as possible to day as I'm going to be more on call to the baby tomorrow.

 

[Neil Merryweather]

Si - Yes, here is a lot of red isn't there?

looks interesting , Peter. I will be watching how you deal with the red after my recent experience
Neil

 

[Deleted member 6559]

Hi Neil. Red is always tricky, but I've been painting it a lot recently so hopefully the practice will help.

Head's done:

 

[Deleted member 4539]

Great start Peter .

 

[Deleted member 6559]

Many thanks Ralph.

I slogged on today and got the jacket done:




Thoroughly enjoyable to do.

 

[scottie3158]

Peter,
Top work on the tunic.

 

[Richard48]

Really nice My friend.Love Zouaves,I watched some vids on you tube of Bill Horan sculptingba Zouave officer.I must say after seeing Bills work it has got me interested in a subject i know little about.Friends of my uncle are avid collectors of ACW stuff from.the confederacy.I believe Grant and Gsry own a cannon and do re.enactments.
Excellent Mr.D.
Rich.

 

[Deleted member 4539]

Lovely jacket.

 

[Nap]

Hi Peter

I have seen your art up close at Euro last year on Sarnia's table and I do like your style very distinctive so following this

Great face as you say and the painting has cone out well

Nap

 

[Deleted member 6559]

Many thanks for looking in and taking the time to comment chaps.

Richard, I've been interested in zouaves ever since coming across, and being intrigued by, Van Gogh's paintings of those he met in Arles:



An original French colonial zoauve of course, but a very similar uniform.

Nap - please don't look too closely next time!

 

[Deleted member 4539]

Hi Peter

I have seen your art up close at Euro last year on Sarnia's table and I do like your style very distinctive so following this

Great face as you say and the painting has cone out well

Nap

Hi Nap.
I see you have come to the darkside,what next legs? .