Completed Gunnery Sgt Daly USMC

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Nap

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Hi everyone

This is my next being worked on in between finishing the flesh on my other US Marine https://www.planetfigure.com/threads/us-marine.624947/

Sculpted by Alan Ball originally for Regimental S4 ( owned by Nick Majerus )

Bit of background on him :

Born in 1873 later after USMC training he was sent to China in the Boxer Rebellion where he won the first of two Medals of Honor

In 1911 while serving on the USS Springfield he put out fires from burning fuel which if left would have got to the ammunition magazines .....for this bravery he received several commendations

In 1915 he served in Haiti , being captured ....he tunnelled his way out !

Later in 1915 serving at Fort Liberte in Haiti he and 2 other marines led attacks against 400 of the enemy .....for this all 3 received the Medal of Honor......his SECOND !

Serving in France in many battles including Belleau Wood , in which he received the Distinguished Service Cross , also being awarded but the French also the Medal Militaire , Cross de Guerre with Palms , the French Victory medal with 4 clasps

After a long service of 30 years including in the reserve , he went on to do 17 years as a bank guard ...passing away in 1937

Incredible man ....” Devil Dog “

The sculpt is based on this image

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146CDC9D-ABFA-4926-845C-6C6D3622EA52.jpegHis actual MOH 2ED215D3-A40A-4D33-A04D-8B420CDEE270.jpeg

Some good books from Osprey on USMC

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A previous version ( artist Ed user name eas6644 ...great painting )

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Continued in next post

Nap
 
There's no stopping you! The details on this one look a bit better moulded than the last one. Good start btw.
 
Another good looking bust, strong character in his face.
Are white silk ribbons an option for the MoH? (as per the reference picture of his actual awards)
 
Another fine bust mate, looking very nice. I assume the pics of the Medal of honour are museum pieces and have faded.
Look forward to seeing more.
 
Good start Nap, another nice choice of subject.

Malc

Thanks Malc ...after this there's more medals !
Gny must have been a amazing man to meet

There's no stopping you! The details on this one look a bit better moulded than the last one. Good start btw.

Got to grab every second at the bench ...lol ...this is certainly much better casting

Another good looking bust, strong character in his face.
Are white silk ribbons an option for the MoH? (as per the reference picture of his actual awards)

Another fine bust mate, looking very nice. I assume the pics of the Medal of honour are museum pieces and have faded.
Look forward to seeing more.

Hi Rob and Bob

Thank you , it's a great face on him and should paint well

As for the ribbons , Definately no white ribbon options the picture shows the faded originals as Bob said
An interesting bust, something a little bit different too, looks good mate
Cheers
Jim(y)

Cheers mate , it's quite a plain piece really but obviously the 2 MoH take the lead on him

Looking good, Nap.
Melanie

Thank you Mel , I presume your referring to the bust and not me .....LOL

Thanks to everyone for looking in

Appreciate your time

Have a enjoyable time @ the bench

Nap
 
Another interesting bust…..I love the simplicity of the pose and your painting brings it to life.
 
Great, another Marine.
Good start!

greets,
RJ

Thanks Robert , good to have you look in

Another interesting bust…..I love the simplicity of the pose and your painting brings it to life.

Thank you , the pose is classic and it's a great choice of subject ...hopefully will be brought to life more !

VERBAL UPDATE

Finished the uniform blue after a lot of various mixes , going to make the headwear slightly different in colour depth , then going to paint the MoH ribbons ....maybe !

Interesting looking at refs there seems to be a variety in the light blue .....see below

Once the ribbons done it's to the other Marines flesh I go

Thanks for looking in

Happy benchtime

Nap

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Hi Nap,
busts are way out of my confort zone but I have to say that I'm a bit jealous of the amount of details they have ... ;)
Nice start and go on having fun! (y)
 
Hi Nap,
busts are way out of my confort zone but I have to say that I'm a bit jealous of the amount of details they have ... ;)
Nice start and go on having fun! (y)


Hi Eppi

Legs are out of my comfort zone ......lol

Thanks for looking in , good to have you looking in

Nap
 
Very nice Kev, lots of character in this fella and a nice looking uniform to boot and an interesting individual by the sounds of it. Looking forward to more, though you may need to stock up on blue paint!

Cheers Simon
 
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