WIP The Old Bishop from Castle Miniatures

[Nap]

Hi everyone

I put a plea out to get a copy of this bust long OOP ...to no avail until to the rescue cam the kind folks at Castle Miniatures ...the would send me one ...just needed a bit of TLC after being in a drawer for a long time....I was happy and it arrived before Christmas

This is a picture posted bt PF member Fantamos on release in 2013!!!





Why this piece ....well it will be a challenge and I was very much motivated ( in no particular order !!) by the artwork of various arists including Jason Whitman and Olga Zernia and Sven all from this forum



I repaired various areas and made new hanging pieces for the back and did a little rework/sculpting on the sceptre he carries based on original items 9 stil things need to be tidied up before priming

So mine now looks like this :

the other side has a cross on it

This is a ongoing project and just need to finish off a couple of others ...but might work inbetween them on this !!...just thought I would start up the thread !!!!

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Babelfish]

This is a lovely and unusual piece Kev, and full of character. Like you I was also inspired to get it after seeing some cracking versions by some very talented painters.

I managed to break one of the "hanging bits" when I was playing with mine so that will need sorting when I eventually get round to tackling it. Looking forward to seeing your version once finished. I think you're right, it's one of those pieces that's going to be a challenge for any painter, but should look great if you can pull it off.

- Steve

 

[Sven]

Great to see you doing this bust. I really like the adjustments and sculpting work you have done so far. Can't wait to see the first paint and your very own version of the bishop.

 

[Airkid]

You do like a challenge Kev. I will watch this one as I know you will make it interesting. I guess historically this piece could fit into a number of different eras as not much has changed regalia-wise over quite a few centuries.

Phil

 

[Graham]

Be easy for you having no medals Great subject look forward to seeing what you do with it.

 

[KenBoyle]

A nice challenge Nap! The changes you made so far are beautiful.

Cheers,
Ken

 

[Nap]

This is a lovely and unusual piece Kev, and full of character. Like you I was also inspired to get it after seeing some cracking versions by some very talented painters.

I managed to break one of the "hanging bits" when I was playing with mine so that will need sorting when I eventually get round to tackling it. Looking forward to seeing your version once finished. I think you're right, it's one of those pieces that's going to be a challenge for any painter, but should look great if you can pull it off.

- Steve

Cheers Steve ....hopefully I can pull this off !

Great to see you doing this bust. I really like the adjustments and sculpting work you have done so far. Can't wait to see the first paint and your very own version of the bishop.

Thank you Sven your version is really good and what started my quest to get one

You do like a challenge Kev. I will watch this one as I know you will make it interesting. I guess historically this piece could fit into a number of different eras as not much has changed regalia-wise over quite a few centuries.

Phil

Thank you ..certainly a challenge , aiming for a medieval look about him

Be easy for you having no medals Great subject look forward to seeing what you do with it.

Hi Graham hoping it will be easy .....but I doubt it !! .......perhaps add a religious medal ...or two ..LOL

A nice challenge Nap! The changes you made so far are beautiful.

Cheers,
Ken

Cheers Ken appreciate the comment ref changes ...a good learning curve on patience

Stay tuned it might be a little slow at first !!!!

Happy benchtime

Stay safe

Nap

 

[Nap]

Couple of pics of crozier I used for the reworking I

Below version of this on the other side



This was the basis for the side you see



Nap

 

[Ronaldo]

Del or supper snadd could have given you a copy of this one

 

[clrsgt]

Maybe there are no medals, but lots of metallic embroidery for you to do Nap. He also has a fancy crozier to make up for lack of medals. You will do him justice I'm sure.