WIP Cpl John Prettyjohns VC (RMLI)

Nap · Jan 21, 2020

Hi everyone

Coming to the end of my AC models Archer and despite being nowhere near each other ......

myself and Mr Jim Evans still stay in contact and he still dreads the phrase ..." I have an idea " ....

But I did have one after seeing the release from Sarnia , wanting to do my version of this VC winner .....

So we came to an agreement ...he would sculpt it for me .......and he could eat his biscuits in peace

So off he went ...probably muttering ..."why oh why me "....

I agreed to add rank badges and medals .....VC; British Crimea Medal with clasps for Balaclava, Inkerman & Sebastapol; Turkish Crimea Medal; Long Service & Good conduct medal; Sardinian Crimea Medal: China Medal (1857) with clasp for Canton.

At that time VCs awarded to naval personnel had a blue ribbon, and as a Royal Marine he wore his VC with a blue medal). it is unusual to see a VC blue ribbon on a red jacket.

He will have the hands separate holding a walking out cane just at the front ...a great idea by me ...lol

I now have the bust less rank and medals here with me ...I will post pics before I add them

But for now ...here's a couple of pics curtesy of Jimbovision

Here's some of my reference I will be using in addition to the above image of course !!

Stay tuned

Nap

malc · Jan 21, 2020

Like it

Nap · Jan 21, 2020

malc said:
Like it

Cheers Malc ....you wait till the latest pics when I have them ...Jimbo has done a rather spiffing job...but don't tell him I said so ...LOL

Nap

Scotty · Jan 21, 2020

Very nice, he looks big, what sort of scale is he?
Scotty.

Nap · Jan 21, 2020

Scotty said:
Very nice, he looks big, what sort of scale is he?
Scotty.

Hi Scotty

1/10th maybe 1/9th ....I will try and remember to put a measure on the pics

Nap

Geoff Charman · Jan 21, 2020

That looks a super project Nap, but poor old/young Jimbo. I hope you supply him with plenty of biccies.

I shall be watching this one closely

Geoff

Jimbo · Jan 21, 2020

I'd say a decent 1/9 scale,

Jim
( Naff all biscuits Geoff so hope he doesn't have anymore "ideas")

Chris Oldfield · Jan 21, 2020

Nice bust Kev, & congratulations to Jimbo for making it happen. Great research material too.

Nap · Jan 21, 2020

Geoff Charman said:
That looks a super project Nap, but poor old/young Jimbo. I hope you supply him with plenty of biccies.

I shall be watching this one closely

Geoff

It will be a good project ....looking forward to getting this going

Jimbo said:
I'd say a decent 1/9 scale,
Jim
( Naff all biscuits Geoff so hope he doesn't have anymore "ideas")

Cheers Jimbo ....ref biscuits ...none only because I am thinking about you to still being able to fit in that vest

Chris Oldfield said:
Nice bust Kev, & congratulations to Jimbo for making it happen. Great research material too.

Indeed congrats to El Jimbo ...I had the idea ...no biscuits were harmed during this process

Happy benchtime one and all

Nap

Viking Bob · Jan 21, 2020

Poor ole Jimbo, still he has done a stirling job.
Look forward to more Nap.

Bootneck · Jan 21, 2020

Hi Nap.
Great reworking of this bust and I am following with interest. I would love this to be the commercial version.
What a shame that a new figure has to be worked so extensively to bring it up to scratch. An opportunity was missed with the original sculpture to get it right. Of course this is only my opinion.
Peter.

Wayneb · Jan 21, 2020

Much potential Nap...….Good to see Jim isn't going too much by the painting where the neck looks a bit long. But on second thought, maybe that's the way he was built...Look forward to progress...

Wayne

Henkm · Jan 21, 2020

Nice to see another unique project. Congrats to both and I'll be following this.

KenBoyle · Jan 22, 2020

What a team! When I was sculpting more, I wish I had access to the level of detail Nap provides. Great work.

Cheers,
Ken

malc · Jan 22, 2020

Nap said:
Cheers Malc ....you wait till the latest pics when I have them ...Jimbo has done a rather spiffing job...but don't tell him I said so ...LOL

Nap

This is what I like to paint....... shame I do not have the skill/ knowledge to make one.

Richie · Jan 22, 2020

Hi Kev,
Jim is doing you proud, it's a good likeness.
cheers
Richie

Nap · Jan 23, 2020

Viking Bob said:
Poor ole Jimbo, still he has done a stirling job.
Look forward to more Nap.

LOL .....he's a good lad Bob.

Bootneck said:
Hi Nap.
Great reworking of this bust and I am following with interest. I would love this to be the commercial version.
What a shame that a new figure has to be worked so extensively to bring it up to scratch. An opportunity was missed with the original sculpture to get it right. Of course this is only my opinion.
Peter.

Thanks Peter ..rework credit to Jim ......he used a lump of resin I had for years , can't remember what it was but the rework he did works well

Of course if you want a less fuller figure there's the Sarnia release recently sculpted by PF member PLG

Wayneb said:
Much potential Nap...….Good to see Jim isn't going too much by the painting where the neck looks a bit long. But on second thought, maybe that's the way he was built...Look forward to progress...

Wayne

Cheers Wayne ...good point ref the neck , does look a little long

Henkm said:
Nice to see another unique project. Congrats to both and I'll be following this.

Cheers Henk ...as you say a unique project ...hopefully I will do it credit with my detail work

KenBoyle said:
What a team! When I was sculpting more, I wish I had access to the level of detail Nap provides. Great work.

Cheers,
Ken

Not so much a team mate ..I am the sub ..Jims our star player ...hope my details will match his skill at least .lol

malc said:
This is what I like to paint....... shame I do not have the skill/ knowledge to make one.

Can't beat the Victorian period ...so many options , nice to see you popping in

Richie said:
Hi Kev,
Jim is doing you proud, it's a good likeness.
cheers
Richie

You hit the nail on the head Richie ...looking forward to getting some paint on him ....wasn't going to start him next but might have now along with another I reckon !!

Will try and do some update on Jims work later ...in between shopping with SWMBO

Thanks one and all ...stay tuned

Nap