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1812 Campaign of Russia

Posted by Peter on 18 Jan 2024, 15:55

Be careful when you work with that plexiglass ;-) , and keep it coming this project is awesome! :thumbup:
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Posted by CliosPaintingBench on 19 Jan 2024, 13:38

Well. That is a rather large cathedral. Might occupy your hobby table for the next 4 years if you paint as slowly as I do haha.
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Posted by ADM on 03 Feb 2024, 23:19

Thank you for your nice comments ! :-D

More progress with my St Basil Cathedral, I’ve finished the lower part of the front wing by adding more structures, details and the roof. I can see that some modern reinforcement had been added to the green roof so I won’t add it to my model supposed to be the one of 1812 and I found some drawing of this period, to be as close as possible. The pyrographer was of some use for engraved details just below the roof.

The 4 conical shape above the roof have been reinforced with Araldite glue (Yelow) inside angles between plates, to be sure it will never break. There’s 3 more wings to build before doing all the towers of the upper parts, not to forget the painting, yes, there’s still a lot to do ! but it’s rewarding with the result !!! nothing give me more satisfaction than this… time doesn't fly and years don't count.

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Posted by Konrad on 04 Feb 2024, 08:18

:shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:
No words!
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Posted by k.b. on 04 Feb 2024, 10:43

This project is truly mind-blowing. Deepest respect ………..
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Posted by C M Dodson on 04 Feb 2024, 11:42

Dear Mr ADM.

I have to say that your commitment and engineering skills displayed here are worthy of any number of famous engineers and builders.

The medium you are using with its requirement for specialist tools is very rewarding in the results to date.

The structure, once completed will be worthy of any museum placing in my opinion.

Best wishes,

Chris
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Posted by Peter on 06 Feb 2024, 13:15

No words, mind-blowing, I would like to add "insane", but keep on working on this piece of art! I love it the most! ;-) :love:
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Posted by Kekso on 09 Feb 2024, 13:29

Konrad wrote::shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:
No words!


Yeah, I had pretty similar comment in my mind :shock:
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Posted by Santi Pérez on 09 Feb 2024, 14:46

Konrad wrote::shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:
No words!

Impossible to express it better in fewer words (pun included). A Herculean task, ADM. :shock:

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Posted by ADM on 19 Jul 2024, 00:27

I'm back with more work, the lower part of the left and right wing of the St Basil cathedral is done with PVC and plexiglass, I still need to do the back wing before starting the upper part and towers. There's still a lot to do.

I've also started to paint the figures of the imperial guard, generals, marshals, and Napoleon himself.

Trousers are made of these different Vallejo colors with a black wash and drybrush :
White
Red 70909
Blue 70809
Sand 70837

underlining the details on the white with a pencil Staedtler 0,3mm.

Jacket :
70809 royal blue with wash and drybrush
70890 reflective green with wash and drybrush

Coat :
70989 sky grey with wash and drybrush

Buttons :
70801 Laiton.

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Posted by Bessiere on 19 Jul 2024, 00:57

What a rarity to see things precision built to such detail by hand. "Tis a marvel ADM. Amazing construction work.
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Posted by dms on 19 Jul 2024, 04:12

I can only admire your work.It is rare to see such a high level of patience and skill.Hat off
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Posted by Ochoin on 19 Jul 2024, 05:31

The work of a true artist.

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Posted by Santi Pérez on 19 Jul 2024, 20:02

Great progress on your project, ADM, and a very complete photo report. I love the way the buildings and figures are looking. :drool: :drool: :drool:

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Posted by Ben90 on 20 Jul 2024, 23:10

Most (!) impressive!
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Posted by Peter on 22 Jul 2024, 11:38

It's always a joy to see an update on this project! And everything looks perfect to me! Can't wait to see the next steps! :thumbup:
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Posted by Kekso on 29 Jul 2024, 18:18

Those plexiglas buildings look amazing.
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