Completed It's a dogs life ..........

[Nap]

Hi Guys

When I said to my animal loving Carole we were getting a dog ...she was delighted ....but ....think she thought something else in mind and not a resin one ...lol

Following on from Richie's WIP on the PIP the terrier and recently posts he decided to cast a few up and are now available on the 1879 miniatures website

https://www.planetfigure.com/threads/and-snappeth-the-spear-in-sunder.73783/

I purchased one fom Richie with ease and it was sent very quickly

So I decided to get I ready and primed

Little bit of filler needed but I also lengthened the holster and added a handle peeking out leading to a lanyard round Pip's neck

Also added a repair patch on each elbow

Replaced the spear shaft with suitably sized cocktail sticks , doing a bit of a rounded end , and drilled the bayonet handle out

Not added whiskers at the moment but will do it later ....waiting fo eyebrow growth ..lol

Currently mounted on what will be a temp base , will replace with a knotty one from Pete Watson of Pete's Bases

This is from the website



Cue the iffy ipads pics before full priming

Thanks for looking

Nap

PS I see Richie has a monkey on the WIP as well !!

 

[malc]

Every bit a Brit

 

[Wings5797]

Kev, I tried that one with a resin boxer on Gerrie.......the result was Harry and a slice of humble pie

A nice piece from our resident Zulu expert Richie.
Best wishes
Keith

 

[megroot]

Very nice work.

Marc

 

[KenBoyle]

Looks like a fun project!

Cheers,
Ken

 

[Nap]

Hi Guys

UPDATE !! ....after a battle with Caroles eyebrow scissors ..he now has whiskers !

Keith

Reckon that's a great option mate ..Harrys a star and that's a great picture ....please have me ......no humble pie ...yet !! Lol

Marc/Ken

Thanks for commenting ...it's one of at least 7 " fun" projects moving round my bench!


Will try and update when I can ...on all of my V Bench

Time to be a romantic ....at least for 1 day on the 14th ...lol

Nap

 

[Jimbo]

I'd go careful taking any "hair" from your noggin mate...you need as much as you can keep!!

 

[Nap]

I'd go careful taking any "hair" from your noggin mate...you need as much as you can keep!!

Fear not my flowing golden locks are safe ...used hair from my .........chest ....LOL

Nap

 

[gforceman]

Superb, love about everything about doggies! Can't wait to see this one with extra interest. Now, If someone could do a bust on the following breeds : a poodle, a maltezer and or a biewer yorkshire terrier. That are the 3 dogs that are now living with us. You would only make them and me super happy but also my wife Rita!

Keep up the great work Nap.

Cheers,

Gino

 

[Jonthan mcmeekin]

That's a belter Kev! Well done and Big WOOF!
Cheers pal.
Jonathan

 

[Nap]

Hi Guys

Been busy basecoating this ( or at least some of it ) and others ....uniform coat ....

The more I look at it the more it's fun to work on

Que iffy pics

Nap

 

[Nap]

Hi everyone

Just a quick update ....this will be next on my bench ...hope to have it finished by middle Feb 21 !

Definately something different in Pip and not a medal in sight !

Just need to complete the little bit of lacework on my " Soldíer of the Raj " in my thread "Couple of Indian Army" in V bench


Stay tuned

Nap

 

[Jonthan mcmeekin]

Well done fella and I meant send you a thumbs up on all the medals you've been awarded of late! Best husband EVER for starters!
Cheers and keep up the painting pal.
Jonathan

 

[sd0324]

Coco loves this one and is begging to see it finished!

 

[Nap]

Hi Guys

Thanks for posting ....not sure about best husband Jonathan....LOL ....this will make a good break from medals ...ear not there's plenty more to follow !

Steve ....great picture , nice reference as well ...bet it rules your house !

Stay tuned and stay safe

Nap

 

[Nap]

Hi folks

Couple of better pics for reference as well of the artwork by Richie ( some edited ) from the 1879 Miniatures site

And a picture by Alfonse de Neuville showing Pip in action

Close up

Nap

 

[Richie]

Hi Nap,
You will have to get a shift on, he will need to be on duty on the 22nd/23rd .
cheers
Richie

 

[Nap]

Hi Nap,
You will have to get a shift on, he will need to be on duty on the 22nd/23rd .
cheers
Richie

He might very well be coming to the firing line very soon ....think he might be AWOL though !

Stay safe

Nap

 

[Nap]

Hi folks

Now starting work on this ...eyes first couple of refs also the great picture above of Coco

Stay tuned !

Nap

 

[Nap]

Hi everyone

Been working on Pip , the head and eyes in particular, will put catch lights on the eyes and possibly highlight the fur and ears a bit more but we are getting there ....must admit he does look quite angry from certain views!!

As always all comments welcome

Happy benchtime

Nap