WIP Liverpool Scottish bust from Tommys War

[Nap]

Hi Guys

Starting to work on the Tommy's War 10th Liverpool Scottish bust , great sculpt will be painting it with the distinctive regimental brown leather belts as stated by Peedee in another thread .

Obviously he has dicing round the glengarry , but quite fancy doing him as an officer cadet with the white band around .....

Is this a possibility do you reckon as he has a leather jerkin ....I have found these photos of Scottish officer cadets but....


Question how was it put into place ...there looks line there is something at the front ..a button perhaps or

Did it just slip over and lightly sewn in place ? or

Was it fastened at the back ?

Any help woukd be appreciated

Here's Paul version of the bust with the dicing



And the original box art



Nap

 

[Nap]

Hi everybody

Quick update ....now all based up ...not sure about doing it as the officer cadet ...seems the easy option rather than do the dicing !!!

All in various makes of Acrylics as always , will be using Water soluable oils later

Off to do the face !!!..starting with the eyes

Thanks for looking in

Nap

 

[housecarl]

The 55th West Lancs Divisional Badges should be on both shoulders Kev.

 

[Nap]

The 55th West Lancs Divisional Badges should be on both shoulders Kev.

Hi Carl ,

Thanks there are 2 plain scaled circles on the bust one on each shoulder ...I will hand paint this badge on each




Nap

 

[housecarl]

I made a mold of it out of Miliput.
Then pressed it on a blob of semi-dry Greenstuff.

 

[Nap]

I made a mold of it out of Miliput.
Then pressed it on a blob of semi-dry Greenstuff.

Would love to see how your version looks ..can you post all round views here please

Nap

 

[housecarl]

I would Kev, however with my camera skills you'd be better guessing.
I think there maybe a shot on the Sword & Lance thread.

 

[Wayneb]

I think that's a great start Nap.....I know you work mostly in acrylics as do I but I'm very curious to your take on the water soluable oil paints that apply on top........keep up the good work

Wayne

 

[REMOVED]

Nice stuff....I know it will get deeper in tone as your progress, but the soft look right now is interesting

 

[phil_h]

Looking good so far, and very much looking forward to following the rest of your progress!
Phil

 

[REMOVED]

Yes, if you have time give us a bit of sbs on the process with the water soluble oils

 

[MCPWilk]

Looking good so far.

Mike

 

[Nap]

I would Kev, however with my camera skills you'd be better guessing.
I think there maybe a shot on the Sword & Lance thread.

Hi Carl

This yours I take it ...love the finish on this , leatherwork looks great ....although I have done mine as an Officer cadet ATM ! ...I do like the dicing .

Nice addition of the rank and the shoulder badge looks good .

Keeping this as a reference ! ..shows how it should be done! ...going to have leather belts though on mine

Nap

 

[housecarl]

That's the one Kev.
That close up does it no favours.

 

[Nap]

That's the one Kev.
That close up does it no favours.

Carl I must say it looks great hope mine comes out a little as good ....I for one am my worst critic and larger than actual shows things ...especially on my stuff?.lol

Nap

 

[Kevindunne]

Excellent work...

 

[Partner]

Hi Carl ,

Thanks there are 2 plain scaled circles on the bust one on each shoulder ...I will hand paint this badge on each


View attachment 295999

Nap

 

[Partner]

I have this bust also. On the right shoulder is a rectangular patch , not round like on the left side.
If this is correct ? I wonder what colour it should be
Thanks

 

[Nap]

I have this bust also. On the right shoulder is a rectangular patch , not round like on the left side.
If this is correct ? I wonder what colour it should be
Thanks

Hi Partner

WELCOME to PF good to have you here

Both arms should have round patch on them , the rectangular patch would be worn below the collar at the back so as he has a jerkin on its not seen .

Have a look at my completed version

Hope we see your version soon

Nap

 

[Wayneb]

Excellent paintwork Nap......what happened to your take on the water soluable oil paints.......?

Wayne