Clean-up and fitting continue, but a few newsworthy developments...
First, the legs are essentially done. Still a bit of clean-up (read: sharpening of detail) to be done around the wellies, but otherwise complete.
You might recall that I decided to do away with the sabre and replace it with a kukri. Well, upon further reflection, any sidearm has been done away with entirely! The problem was not so much the sidearm, but the method of suspension: IMO, it was contrived. Thus, I proceeded to eliminate the less-than-convincing baldric. There is a small section remaining just in front of the right arm that is visible: I will either grind it out and restore the minimal drapery of the greatcoat; or add a like section to the left side as "braces" for the armour.
A productive and relaxing hour or so at the bench.
FOLLOW-UP
I opted to do away with what remained of the baldric, and while it involves a bit more work, I believe it will ultimately pay off handsomely. Next: minor restoration.
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