Benno's Figures Forum

Posted by **Marvin** on 09 Apr 2017, 21:02

Greetings to all

The latest in my rather long list of Napoleonic cavalry regiments is another Russian regiment; the Soum Hussars. I decided to paint this particular regiment because of the unusual colour scheme of grey with red breeches. These are wonderful figures by Zvezda. The detail is quite subtle in places and so requires some careful painting. There's a whopping 18 figures in a box which is pretty generous. :yeah:

Some pics below for your perusal. More images and some background to the regiment can be found on my blog.
https://suburbanmilitarism.wordpress.com/2017/04/09/soum-hussars-nappy-cavalry-project-set-22/

Marvin

Posted by **Mr. Andrea** on 09 Apr 2017, 21:12

Belli! Belli! Belli!

Posted by **Cryns** on 09 Apr 2017, 21:15

Excellent work Marvin! My compliments.

Posted by **Kostis Ornerakis** on 09 Apr 2017, 21:25

Wonderful painting!

Posted by **MABO** on 09 Apr 2017, 21:33

I can once more only agree. Another excellent paintjob!

Posted by **Kekso** on 09 Apr 2017, 21:40

Wonderful work Marvin. IMHO, one of your best so far.

Posted by **FredG** on 09 Apr 2017, 21:57

The position of the sword and sword arm in the bottom frame looks very awkward, as if the sword was being held like a dagger.
The painting is excellent.

Posted by **Marvin** on 09 Apr 2017, 22:02

Thanks guys! :thumbup:

Kekso wrote:Wonderful work Marvin. IMHO, one of your best so far.

Thank you, if so I think I've been helped a lot by the high quality of these figures.

Posted by **Marvin** on 09 Apr 2017, 22:06

FredG wrote:The position of the sword and sword arm in the bottom frame looks very awkward, as if the sword was being held like a dagger.
The painting is excellent.

Thanks Fred. Yes it does look a bit strange from that photo. I think his arm is twisted down so his hand his turned upside down as if in a parry. You might see what I mean from this photo on the other side.

Posted by **FredG** on 09 Apr 2017, 22:14

I know what you mean Marvin but even if you supinate in a parry it just doesn't go over that far. The blade is upside down.

( Oh picky picky)

Posted by **Beano Boy** on 10 Apr 2017, 06:09

Blucher1815red,will like these as indeed I do Marvin. They look fantastic in your chosen regimental colours. :thumbup:

Splendid Painting by the way. :thumbup:

Zvezda certainly raised the bar where 1/72 scale figures were concerned when they started their larger series of Napoleonic Russian cavalry boxed sets a few years ago___ 2004 - 2010. :-D

BB

Posted by **MikeRC97** on 10 Apr 2017, 12:55

Great stuff, I also liked your blog post about other manufacturers in nappy 1/72. I feel the same way about hat, hard for me to want to add any of their cavalry to me projects (although the French light infantry and British Peninsula infantry sets are great).

Posted by **FredG** on 10 Apr 2017, 13:42

I checked on your blog Marvin and the larger photos show the hand much clearer. The hand is pronate not supinate as I originally thought. The parry is legitimate but over rotated, it's an ouchy moment for the forearm.

I believe the intended parry is 2nd

Posted by **Bill Slavin** on 10 Apr 2017, 14:32

Beautiful work. I especially like your treatment on the dark horse - so hard to achieve anything that looks as good as that!

Posted by **Bluefalchion** on 10 Apr 2017, 15:04

Marvin--

You have done a terrific job with these magnificent Russian soldiers and their mounts. Your painting style seems unique but I never tire of admiring your output. For some painters, the horse seems to be a bit of an afterthought but yours hold the pride of place. BB is correct--what a terrible pity that Zvezda no longer produces new 1/72 scale sets, in big boxes or little.

Posted by **Konrad** on 10 Apr 2017, 15:22

Masterpieces from a masterpainter.
As usual.

Posted by **despertaferro** on 10 Apr 2017, 15:27

Wow!

Amazing job, I'll never be able to paint Napoleonic uniforms so good...

Congratulations! :thumbup:

Posted by **Marvin** on 10 Apr 2017, 19:27

FredG wrote:I checked on your blog Marvin and the larger photos show the hand much clearer. The hand is pronate not supinate as I originally thought. The parry is legitimate but over rotated, it's an ouchy moment for the forearm.

I believe the intended parry is 2nd

It would be difficult to reproduce that pronate twist. Hey - maybe he's hypermobile? :mrgreen:

Posted by **PhilC** on 10 Apr 2017, 19:41

What can I add ? Riders and horses are absolutely perfect... Oh yes, I particularly admire the way you paint the horses' eyes! I would be very grateful if you agreed to give us... no, to give ME :mrgreen:

a small step by step describing the way you paint them - I wish I become a horse painter too :mrgreen:

Posted by **Kekso** on 10 Apr 2017, 20:44

PhilC wrote:I would be very grateful if you agreed to give us... no, to give ME a small step by step describing the way you paint them - I wish I become a horse painter too

I have better idea. Let us all send our horses to Marvin so he can paint them :xd: