WIP On the bench ...a double bust from MMM

[Nap]

Hi guys ,

This is whats on my bench now , it is of course the bust from Mitches sculpted by Anastaysia , originally a young couple but I added the 'tache to make him have a older look , my bestest ever mate Jimbo added his arm ......no legs though!!!

The uniform has good texture effects , she is going to be blonde , no make up though

Just based in this picture , now I have done the dress now a light blue with a pattern , and the uniform , changed the shawl to a what will be a bluey/gray colour ...maybe with some pattern

Contemplating given him some rank maybe Sgt Major ....

Lots to do ...not looking forward to the girlie flesh!!!

Working title "Come home Papa" ...might do something in Russian though

More pics to follow a bit later

Thanks for looking in

Nap

 

[Graham]

Nice idea and conversion, look forward to seeing it come together. I like something a bit different.

 

[Wings5797]

Nice start Kevin
I like your thoughts on adding some rank to the old boy (no awards?).
Great additions from Jim as well, making this very unique.
I'm hooked onto this one Mate should be a cracker.
All the very best
Keith

 

[Nap]

Hi guys ,

Thanks for the comments ......

Should be a good piece when finished ...thinking also of maybe adding a crucifix in her hand as well

No medals Keith ...no room ..woman's hand in way ...typical !

Thanks for looking in

Nap

 

[swralph]

Nice start on this.

 

[Gaudin]

Hi Nap,

I think there is enough space to try and place an order of Red star on right side of his chest, just to liven things up. Or may be an Order of Red Banner, but then you will need to play with the rank too.
Could have just enough of Order of Glory's orange and black ribbon to stick out from under her fingers too.

 

[Nap]

Hi Gaudin,

You are a nice man ...have you any pictures etc to hand and details about the rank ?

Thanks

Nap

 

[Gaudin]

Ok, here is a good picture.
Sargent of the Guard. red star on right side chest, slightly below - a badge of the Guard. Order of Glory III degree - the left most medal on the left side of the chest, rest of the medals will be hidden by her hand.

 

[Jimbo]

Never mind the medals!...Wot about some legs?
Jim

 

[Nap]

Never mind the medals!...Wot about some legs?
Jim

Why do you want to make something of it Mr Legs ...anything to research female legs ...and wrinkled stockings ...Oooooh off to sit in a dark room

Nap

 

[Nap]

Hi Guys,

Update time .....by words at the moment...

I have ranked him up to Sgt Major , he now has the Guards badge and the Red Star , also now a member of an anti tank artillery unit as he now has the badge on the left arm (introduced by order 0528 1st July 1942).

All badges etc will have as much detail as possible painted on

Thanks for looking in

Nap

 

[Nap]

Hi Guys ,

As promised the additions ...now working on the shawl/blanket ..going for a blue/gray using Jo Sonja and Vallejo acrylics .....

Rank is a Starchina or Sgt Major

then its to the additions !!!


lots still to do !!!!!!

Thanks for looking in

Nap

 

[swralph]

Nice pattern on the dress.

 

[Nap]

Nice painting but, that is one UGLY woman!!! Dave

Cheers Dave .......she has had a hard life on the Steppes .....hopefully she might be better when painted .....no make up !


Thanks to all for comments

Nap

 

[Wings5797]

Great progress Kevin.
Your work on the dress has come up very well.
Press on Mate

Cheers Dave .......she has had a hard life on the Steppes .....hopefully she might be better when painted .....no make up !


Thanks to all for comments

Nap

The problem is once she is done with the steps she has to work on the front path
All the best

Keith

 

[Jazz]

Only joking Kev.

 

[Nap]

Kev....She's gonna need a "lot" of makeup!!!........but she could be worse as you can see below!

Right ...who gave him my picture before the "operation"

Jazz,

Remember ...I know where you live !


Thinking about changing the dress to a lemon colour with white flowers ...we are away at Fort Nelson so no painting till Monday !


Nap

 

[Jazz]

Jazz,

Remember ...I know where you live.

Ha ha...I've moved.

 

[Jimbo]

Kev!...You'll look ridiculous in a lemon dress with white flowers?......You should go for pink to match your eyes!
Jim

 

[smudger1960]

Very nice work kev,like the way you have painted this one !