The figures look good. I am working on 1806-1807 Russians. I always find the white straping on Napoleonic figures to be a difficult part as well. I think outlining the strapping with black or dark gray is helpful. It is still difficult but I think it helps. Good Luck!
The guys look good mate. I might suggest 2 things that helped with my russians. I used a white spray like yourself but in hindsight grey might have been better. I also used the Foundry triad, which I found to be super useful for the coats as I had no dark greens. Lastly how do you paint your straps? I go a light grey then Off White over the top. The grey helps me pick out the straps (hence thinking grey spray is better for Naps). On that French comission I used a Khaki spray from Halfords which gave me a jump start in the trousers. Just food for thought, but honest mate your a top painter. Don't let some silly straps get to you!!!!
@@basicminiaturepainting for years I insisted on black primer until I came on UA-cam. Oddly now I have 3 kr 4 different ones for different armies. Redcoats/Resistance for DZC get Halfords Red, Misc get Grey, metals (knights etc) get Black then Silver and other Napoleonics get Khaki. 🤷♂️
I think your off to a Great start. This isn't what I do so I can't give advice. I really enjoy and am fascinated by those of you t\hat paint these very small figures. I'll be watching
Hi Justin I know what you are saying about the white strapping but it's white your not going to get a lot of detail into it but believe you me these are gorgeous figures very well painted .take care mate Terry
They look ok mate, I can’t picture Russian green in my mind but if it is contrast green you used scrap it and use normal methods. You could use a off white for the strapping even deck tan?
They look good these Russian Grenadiers . Just my opinion , but seems the trousers are too white compare to the upper part . Maybe just some light tone shades will do the trick .
Lookin good so far. As to the strapping i agree with you, it just looks messy, i gave up on painting my Russians, because i couldn't get the strapping to look anything.
We're our harshest critics. You're off to a solid start and I think they're looking good. But if you want to do some experimenting on the colors now is a good chance.
Great figures, I’m just painting the same Perry Russians and ironically have the same issue in reverse! I’ve gone for a black undercoat which other than making my Russian green quite a lot darker has allowed the black lining effect to show off the white webbing really well, but I’m not so happy with my jaegers and their black webbing where despite highlighting upto a mid grey they loose definition 😮😀😀 keep at it they look great oh and when you get to it the Russian flags really help make the units look great (using gmb) cheers JP 👍👍
The figures look good. I am working on 1806-1807 Russians. I always find the white straping on Napoleonic figures to be a difficult part as well. I think outlining the strapping with black or dark gray is helpful. It is still difficult but I think it helps. Good Luck!
Many thanks
Excellent and fantastic detailed paintwork, Justin. Your Russian Grenadiers looks simply great.
Best wishes, Joachim
Thank you my friend
Always a pleasure to see your figures Justin!
Thank you my friend
Excellent paintwork, Justin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cheers dude
Your painting details are very good and clean especially the gear and faces. I can see you did a lot of napoleonics.
Thank you my friend
Impressive and beautiful grenadiers...and promising next figures!
Cheers phil
I think the details look great! No matter what.. you always pull through and do a fantastic job! Take it easy. 👍🍻👍
Cheers Brian
Great update. Russians are looking fantastic! I wish I could paint half as well as you. Keep it up! Looking forward to more.
Many thanks
Very nice painting. One day I start a Napolionic project. 👍
Cheers Nik go for it
The guys look good mate. I might suggest 2 things that helped with my russians. I used a white spray like yourself but in hindsight grey might have been better. I also used the Foundry triad, which I found to be super useful for the coats as I had no dark greens. Lastly how do you paint your straps? I go a light grey then Off White over the top. The grey helps me pick out the straps (hence thinking grey spray is better for Naps). On that French comission I used a Khaki spray from Halfords which gave me a jump start in the trousers. Just food for thought, but honest mate your a top painter. Don't let some silly straps get to you!!!!
Cheers Callum thank you for the advice
I used white spray but thinking about it know a grey would have been better
@@basicminiaturepainting for years I insisted on black primer until I came on UA-cam. Oddly now I have 3 kr 4 different ones for different armies. Redcoats/Resistance for DZC get Halfords Red, Misc get Grey, metals (knights etc) get Black then Silver and other Napoleonics get Khaki. 🤷♂️
They look nice, solid progress
Cheers paul
They still look awesome. 👍
Cheers Charlie
Beautiful paint job well done.
Thank you
I think your off to a Great start. This isn't what I do so I can't give advice. I really enjoy and am fascinated by those of you t\hat paint these very small figures. I'll be watching
Thank you for watching my friend
Hi Justin I know what you are saying about the white strapping but it's white your not going to get a lot of detail into it but believe you me these are gorgeous figures very well painted .take care mate Terry
Cheers Terry
Nice update. I'm seriously impressed with your work rate, if a little jealous haha.
Thank you my friend
They look ok mate, I can’t picture Russian green in my mind but if it is contrast green you used scrap it and use normal methods. You could use a off white for the strapping even deck tan?
Cheers mate
Enjoy your painting marra you will sort it out . Regards Gav.
Cheers gav
They look good these Russian Grenadiers . Just my opinion , but seems the trousers are too white compare to the upper part . Maybe just some light tone shades will do the trick .
Thank you for your feed back
You’ve made a great start with these. 👍
Cheers again mate
Lookin good so far. As to the strapping i agree with you, it just looks messy, i gave up on painting my Russians, because i couldn't get the strapping to look anything.
It's what I thought,when I painted them just messy
Really look nice Justin, Cheers
Cheers tom
Looking good mate
Cheers dude
All looking fantastic 😁👍
Thank you my friend
They are coming on a treat Justin. 😎👍
Cheers mate I hope you're well
HEY BUDDY LOV ANYTHING U DO ....GREAT JOB...
Cheers dude
We're our harshest critics. You're off to a solid start and I think they're looking good. But if you want to do some experimenting on the colors now is a good chance.
Cheers James
Great figures, I’m just painting the same Perry Russians and ironically have the same issue in reverse! I’ve gone for a black undercoat which other than making my Russian green quite a lot darker has allowed the black lining effect to show off the white webbing really well, but I’m not so happy with my jaegers and their black webbing where despite highlighting upto a mid grey they loose definition 😮😀😀 keep at it they look great oh and when you get to it the Russian flags really help make the units look great (using gmb) cheers JP 👍👍
Cheers JP this first box of 3 was an experiment so you live and learn😀😀😀😀
i think they look fine bro
Cheers bro
They looking just fine m8 , i just re-based my Russians i`ll show you them in my next video
Thank you my friend looking forward to seeing them