Prussian Hussar - 1

This figure is another from the workshop of Andreas and will be a dismounted Prussian Hussar aiming a pistol with his right arm outstretched.

The original base that comes with the figure is square and I did not think it 'fitted' in with the scene I had in mind, nor with the round wooden base that I preferred.

First of all I carefully cut of the corners of the square, whitemetal base, to leave an irregular edge. This was cleaned and primed with white primer and then stuck down onto the wooden plinth.

Using a modelling compound I then cast and made my own 'paving stones' to extend the area that the hussar was standing on until they reached the edge of the wooden plinth. The gaps between the stones were enhanced by making deeper and the surface roughened and weathered.

On the original casting there was a raised area of stones. Using more modelling compound I created a 'raised flowerbed' effect and placed some tall plants in one spot.




Once all the carving and modelling was completed the whole was given a number of different coloured greyish washes. Earth was created by scenic scatter and the mould or moss between the slabs by diluted acrylic paints.