Painted up my own 28mm 95th Rifles and Richard Sharpe!

Hey all!

Well, I had a summer project; namely, painting up a small force of the 95th rifles, made famous by the Sharpe's series!

So I found the movement trays that I wanted, went to Brigade Games for the miniatures, and finally did up Richard Sharpe and the 95th Rifles!

Here is Sharpe himself, ready to fight!

Here is a stand, led by Frederickson.

And here is Sgt. Harper, leading another movement tray of men!

And here is the whole group.  I did a little label on the front of each stand, with the names of each Rifle on them.

So finally, I have a real force of the 95th... it's about time!:)

And for fans of Sharpe, PLEASE do come and read my own little homage to the series, "Sharpe's Wine"... I think it is actually quite a fun read!

28mm Richard Sharpe commission finished!

Hey all!

Well, the 28mm / 25mm Sharpe's Rifles commission is FINALLY done!

I got the figure for Teresa on Friday, did the converting that night, and got the paint on her.

Above is the entire group, all together.

Here is Teresa Moreno and a few Spanish partisans.  For Teresa I had to sculpt on the hair after removing the hat, replace the sword with a rifle, add a cross belt and cartridge box, extend her sash, and of course add "The Needle," her stiletto!

Here are the Rifles, along with Major Hogan.

Here are the foot personalities... Sgt. Patrick Harper, Teresa, Richard Sharpe himself, and Captain William Frederickson, in his 60th Rifles uniform.

Here is Major Hogan.

Here are a few of the Rifles.  I gave several of them French packs, as in the book a bunch of the veterans have them.

Here are a few more of the Rifles.

Some of the infantry.  The one with the poached pheasant on his belt is meant to be Dan Hagman.

One more shot of the foot personalities.

Some more detailed shots of the 28mm Sharpe's Rifles project

Hey all!

Well, the 28mm Richard Sharpe commission is nearly done, so I thought I would post some photos!

Here is Sharpe, Sgt. Harper, and "Sweet" William Fredrickson, from the 60th Rifles... before the whole Lucille nonsense, which I just ignore anyway.

Three Spanish partisans, since a lot of the "Sharpe's" series takes place in Spain.

Three riflemen from the 95th.

Three more riflemen, including Dan Hagman on the right... you cannot see it in this photo, but he has a poached pheasant hanging off his belt in back.

And Major Hogan, who is always a trusted ally for Richard!

Now, there is one person missing still; Teresa Moreno!  Unfortunately I bought the figure from a UK manufacturer through the US distributor for the company, and good lord it is taking FOREVER to get here... ordered it maybe a month ago.  I forgot that in today's day and age it is better just to order directly from England:(

Anyway... that's how they look so far.  I'll take some nicer shots when Teresa is here and finished, and once I've done some touch ups... details like a few buttons, sling swivels, and a few other bits and bobs.  Unfortunately I got a very nice email from the gent who commissioned these, and he sent along a photo of his own work... that moment where you realize the person you are painting for is better than you are is a painful one!:D

28mm Richard Sharpe commission largely done...

So here is a quick preview with a single photo!  The Rifles, with three partisans along for the ride.  You can see, in the front, Harper, Sharpe, and Sweet William, and in the back Major Hogan... a few of the other guys have little details to make them stand out... for example, Dan Hagman (over Sweet William's left shoulder) has a poached pheasant hanging from his belt.  I've still got a little touching up to do on sleeves, and one last figure to do, Teresa, but unfortunately the shipment from England to US distributor and then US distributor to me is just taking weeks and weeks.  Grrr...

I'll take some better photos tomorrow:)

Some progress on the "Sharpe" commission

Hey all!

Thought I would chime in with some progress on the "Sharpe" commission!

I am a bit behind, as I had a pretty nasty injury... I was using a hand wood saw, and it jumped and went right across my pointer finger.  Should have gotten stitches but I skipped on them... but it slowed me down a bit.

Anyway, they aren't done yet.  This group is nearly finished, just needs some highlighting and some detail work, and then being based.  I've got two more Rifles who are undercoated, Major Hogan who just got here in the mail, and am waiting on the basis for Teresa, which hasn't arrived yet... a bit slow getting here from England.  All things considered, though, I think they look good!:)

Richard Sharpe... with a pelisse?!

Okay, I am a bit stuck.

So, I ordered the pack shown above from the Perry twins.

As always, they look great.

Buuuuttt... the best soldier of the bunch for Richard Sharpe, the third from the left, is wearing a pelisse.  And it just is not an easy task to get rid of... it is covering his entire arm and back, and I frankly am not sure I am capable of removing it and resculpting what is left.

My only other option is a heavy conversion of a Perry plastic rifle, but I'm not sure that will look more dynamic or interesting.

I could move the sword to the other hand and put a rifle in that one, and make sure the sword is straight, and do the cavalry pants... but is that enough to make it Richard Sharpe?  Is the pelisse a disaster?

Thoughts?

A new 28mm Sergeant Harper

Hey all!

Well, some bad news... as I was working on the "extended size" Harper he broke.  Like, in three places.

So I ditched him (after taking the Volley Gun off his back) and started anew!

This is the NEW Harper... fairly standard figure, but I added a bit... some sgt stripes (although I redid those after I took this photo), a new head (with some hair sticking out around it) and a sash (added after I took this photo.  I also put a French pack on his back. I made him stepping over a rock to add a bit of height... I'll do the same with Richard Sharpe himself, and maybe Teresa... we'll see.

I put some undercoat on him, and will get him painted up!  I like the animation in this figure a LOT more than the other, even if he isn't bigger:)

Random, welcome generosity!

Just wanted to post... So, I'm working on a commission of Richard Sharpe and his rifles, and needed a few random bits... A few French backpacks, and maybe a poached rabbit (Dan needs one on his belt!). I asked on TMP and on my blog if anyone out there could help...

And lo and behold, Bc1745 from TMP not only had the bits, but mailed them along to me, free of charge, from the frikking UK.

That's the second time a fellow wargamer has come through with just pure kindness (the other being Hedwig being sent this way from overseas!). 

Anyway...now I have to find a way to pay it forward!:)

Thanks, Nick!:)

A converted 25mm Sgt Harper

Okay, I haven't gotten the shipment of Riflemen yet for the commission, but I wanted to do SOMETHING, so I did this... a Sergeant Harper, but a little trickier than he looks... I cut the legs, arms, and waist apart and made him a bit taller using green stuff.  A little sculpting (and a patch on his knee) helps cover it up.  I think he turned out okay, although if the client isn't happy I'll do another and just keep this guy as an experiment:)

Okay readers... some help with a "Sharpe" project, please?

Hi all!

Okay, I am turning to all of you out there for some help, as you likely know more combined than I ever could!

I am looking at finding some specific bits and pieces for this Sharpe project!

First, I need a good mounted figure to represent a British Engineer officer. I've seen the colors of the uniform, but is it just a regular mounted British officer painted differently?  I think this guy would work, no?

Second, okay, anyone have any ideas of a female figure with a rifle I could use as a basis for Teresa?  I was thinking maybe this figure...

With some serious conversions... rifle instead of sword, hat gone, hair resculpted, maybe a cross belt or something to hide a BIT of the cleavage... but I wanted something somewhat feminine and a little sexy, since it IS a Sharpe project... thoughts?  Anyone have a better recommendation?

Third, does anyone make a weapon pack that might contain a Nock rifle?  Or how about some French packs?  I know this is a long shot, but...

Fourth… I am DYING to find the rifleman who is lying down and using his feet to steady his rifle in this photo, sold as a single figure:

Anyone out there know if that is possible, or even HAVE this set and would be willing to part with him?

One last thing... I am looking for a pretty specific bit... Someplace out there there is a "bit" that is basically like a rabbit or something that someone has hunted for food and is now hanging on a belt.For the LIFE of me I cannot remember where I saw it... on a sprue, somewhere... was it Games Workshop?  It wasn't from the new Frostgrave parts... but I cannot remember where it came from!  Anyone out there know where such a bit might come from... or, even better, anyone have one I can buy off you?!:)

Thanks guys, in advance!:D