Mini Art 1/16 French Napoleonic Cuirassier

Hi guys,
Today we crack on with building the Mini Art 1/16th French Napoleonic Cuirassier. This build has taken me over 3 years at least as I keep picking it up and putting it down, I have been hanging out to build a nice 1/35th scale tank, so I forced myself to finish something before I was allowed to start a new kit 😊
Great fun to build and paint, a few challenges along the way but ultimately that all just adds to the experience, and I learnt a couple of new things along the way.
Thanks for taking the time to watch, I really appreciate it. I hope you enjoy the video and look forward to your comments below. Keep safe and well.
Cheers, Glen

[@redburtley6021]

Good idea for the reins! I used black electrical tape.

[@MrMatito63]

Hello sir, the white horses and greys they were all reserved for the trumpets. It was a means of locating them in the melee of battle. greetings.

[@richardgasson7283]

Joyful video.

[@HalidonDioramas]

Many thanks!

[@ianthomson9363]

That's a superb build and a very sccessful rescue. I've never done anything at this scale but I've filed away a few things to remember in case I ever try something similar. I like MiniArt kits, they produce some interesting subjects.

[@HalidonDioramas]

Thanks Ian, despite the issues it was fun to build and paint, i will definately be doing more of these in the future, just without any of the self induced problems hopefully 👍👍👍

[@GregReilly135ScaleModels]

Fantastic end result and well rescued top class job Glen. Steve will be wetting his shorts with you talking about rubbing things 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@HalidonDioramas]

lol, thats a distrubing thought 😱 Thanks Greg, it was a fun kit to build and paing, inspite of the issues with the back 👍

[@PanzermansBunker]

Great job on the Nappy horseman. A shelf queen gets finished.....Hooray! Enjoyed your problem solving techniques. Best wishes. Bill

[@HalidonDioramas]

Thanks Bill, yes one down with about 5 more to go 😂

[@gavinbooth]

You did a great job Glen nice work marra . Regards Gav.

[@HalidonDioramas]

Many thanks Gav, it was nice to paint something that i could actually see 🤓🤓🤓

[@philRminiatures]

Cracking job, congrats from France!

[@HalidonDioramas]

Thanks Phil, much appreciated 👍

[@stuartmiller8053]

nice change in topic with outstanding result, but really looking forward to the tiger. Stu

[@HalidonDioramas]

Thanks Stu, I have started putting the Zim stickers on the Tiger, fiddly but they dont look too bad, i have a full day ahead of me at the bench today so should make some good progress 👍

[@claytonmcclain182]

Hey Glenn outstanding my friend. Like how your mixing it up on your builds. I did a larger scale figure once really liked it. But definitely had to learn different techniques. So I went smiling all the way back to 1/35 scale. Haha.

[@HalidonDioramas]

Hi Clay, thanks mate. It was good painting something i could actually see for a change, but you are right a few different techniques required and also less opportunity to hide mistakes at this size. My zim just got delivered by the postie so i am just having a coffee and then i am into the Tiger build 👍👍👍

[@lesthiele4921]

Greetings from Thornbury, that was a fantastic build and paint job, it's a period I am very ,much interested in, I am a fan of Richard Sharpe, take care mate, catch you again soon.

[@HalidonDioramas]

Thanks Les, much appreciated mate. I am with you, i love the period and am a big fan of the French forces, many years ago I had a fairly decent 28mm MiniFigs French Army, but sadly sold it all back in the day when woman had become more interesting than war gaming 😂

[@MrBMBuilder]

Nice work mate, I like the still pics. You made this kit look not like a Mini Art kit :)

[@HalidonDioramas]

Thank you very mcu, I am glad you liked it 👍

[@dukewellington9308]

Very niiiiice (in an outrageous French accent) I have this kit and it has taken me about 4 years too.....ha ha ha. I have done the horse and that's it..... One day I will do the rider...What a shame that you had to redo that cuirass but you did an amazing job rescuing it. Par excellence mon ami

[@HalidonDioramas]

Merci beaucoup Duke, Certainly not my fastest work, but got there in the end, I do enjoy watching his spin around on the stand and certainly want to do more of the 1/16th figures. 👍

[@redburtley6021]

Working on it now

[@HalidonDioramas]

I hope you enjoy the build, some issues but all can be overcome 👍

[@MojoDevirus]

Got my coffee. Off we go. =)

[@HalidonDioramas]

Instant or espresso???☕☕☕

[@MojoDevirus]

@@HalidonDioramas Instant White coffee with hazelnut flavour and a pinch of cinnamon powder. Fyi: Nice build !!!

[@thebobloblawshow8832]

Really nice job. I’m actually doing the Mini Art Roman Legionnaire right now. I’m trying using real metal foil for the armour. Had any luck with that stuff.

[@HalidonDioramas]

Thanks Bob, much appreciated. I havent tried that but it sounds bloody excellent, would love to see some pics of how it turns out 👍

[@lawrencereid9375]

Wiiiilllllburrrrrr! You are a sick puppy. Your trooper is GREAT. So, too, his horse. Super job all around. What did you do for the nameplate on the base? It looks so good.

[@HalidonDioramas]

Thanks Lazza, I was a big fan of Mr Ed, fair to say i had some wicked thoughts about Mrs Post as a young fela!!! The name plate on the turntable is just printed on gloss photo paper, i forgot to cover it in the video, but the flag is the flag of the 5th Regiment which the figure is based upon 👍

[@lawrencereid9375]

@@HalidonDioramas The late (2009) Connie Hines as Carol Post. Not bad for back in the day. The show was a pisser.

[@thebobloblawshow8832]

“Cruelest of all places”, 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤫

[@robertotortonese490]

Un errore, il cavallo bianco lo avevano solo i trombettieri nei corazieri

[@HalidonDioramas]

Ma l'ha preso in prestito perché il suo cavallo è diventato zoppo il giorno prima 👍