WIP ATS

[Nap]

Hi guys ,

This is one of a couple of pieces on the bench , its a conversion/attempt at sculpting (with some help from Jimbo) of the PiliPili WAAF bust , a great one in itself but I wanted to change it so the body and arms wers built up , together with the haed and the cap , also I will be adding formation badges and rank ....an interesting project and one I have always wanted to create as a tribute to the ladies that served with so much dedication in the ATS.

Still lots to do , bit more cleaning up , the details , the painting ..yes she will be blonde with red lipstick !!!!!

Pockets have now been reworked , the badge has got "ATS" on it but might redo it as I am not 100% happy

ALL COMMENTS AND THOUGHT ARE VERY WELCOME

Nap

 

[Nap]

ATS Update

Hi guys,
Heres the latest progress , I have added the rank , the formation badges together with the trade badges (these will be detailed by painting !!) , also added are the shoulder titles (hope you can see them ok) and also the Royal Signals badge above her pocket , I also put on abelt (looks quite high bt this is where it is in all my references (just below the breast pockets lower edge)
Still to add the piping on the side cap using wire !!!!


For your delight I have also posted the inspirational references for the model .

As always ALL comments are very welcome

Nap

 

[Nap]

ATS - update

Hi Guys ,
Heres the rest of the WIP pics ..as always all comments are welcome .

Nap

 

[Nap]

ATS -The inspiration

Hi Guys ,
And for your delight , here's the inspiration for the model .........enjoy


Nap

 

[mao]

Looks great
looking forward...........

 

[housecarl]

Great additions Kev. I may take up reenacting.
Carl.

 

[Centaur]

Hello again Mr. K
I am enjoyed to look more in advance. Good starting and beauty reference.
Thanks for SBS.

 

[megroot]

Looks a very good small conversion to me Nap.

Marc

 

[mil-mart]

Kev, great work on the badges, looking forward to seeing her painted.

Cheers Ken

 

[Nap]

ATS - update

Hi guys ,
Heres the final version primed and waiting the brushwork!!!!!





Marc,
Thanks for the comment , really enjoyed this bit of converting and additons .

Carl,
Certainly is a good reason to be a re enactor !!!!!

Ken ,
Thanks for the feedback , the badges will come to life when they are painted .


All comments welcome

Nap

 

[1969]

Lovely work Nap and great idea for a conversion, look forward to seeeing this beauty turn into a beauty

Steve

 

[Nap]

Final pics

Hi Guys ,
Heres the final pre basecoat pictures , I have redone the stripes not once but 4 times !!!!! they are now more in keeping with the period as the others were too horizontal !!!

Since these were taken I have cleaned up around all the badges and edges and primed her again !!!

All comments are welcome of course .

Nap

 

[mil-mart]

Kev, looks good, now the question is, will you have it painted for Figureworld.

Cheers Ken

 

[housecarl]

Kev, looks good, now the question is, will you have it painted for Figureworld.

Cheers Ken

You know you can do it, along with Patton.
Carl.

 

[Nap]

ATS - update

Hi Guys ,
Thanks for comments ..but finished for FW ...2011 maybe !!!!!!!

Heres a picture of "Mavis" now reprimed and I have also base coated here in Acrylics (GW and Vallejo) ...as you can see she is going to be a blonde !!!!!!...might even try to use my oils only on this ..now whats a good mix for Kharki ...sure I have seen something on PF !!!

All thoughts are wellcome

Nap

 

[billyturnip]

Mavis!!! She looks far too glamorous to be a Mavis but regardless of that, nice work.

Roger.

 

[1969]

looking good so far Nap, looking forward to seeing how she comes together with the painting finished.

Steve

 

[housecarl]

Nap. Mars black and Mars yellow, makes a good khaki. According to Mr Hopwood.
Carl.

 

[Nap]

Hi Carl,
Thanks for the details on the mix..its in the notebook !!!!

Nap

 

[Nap]

ATS Update

Hi Guys ,
Here's some more pictures of "Mavis" , 2nd 2 are after a day at Blenheim Palace promoting figure modelling in particular !!!!!!!.

Still lots to do on face , lips only basecoated , eyebrows to be done , more work on hair etc .

Just seen I need to rework the right hand pocket .........out comes the magicsculpt !!!!

All comments are very welcome

Nap