WIP Sgt 24th Regiment of Foot circa 1879

Wings5797 · Jun 29, 2015

Hi Planeteers.
A good while ago I sculpted a bust of a sergeant from the 24th Foot at the Zulu Wars. Made totally from scratch in semi setting Milliput Fine.......Sorry Gra.

I read through all of the mistakes from the famous 60's film and incorporated most of them in this piece. One concession was a second service helmet with the tea staining in place.
I must thank all of the Guys who helped me through this sculpt (you know who you are) and I hope that the painting meets with your approval.
Very best wishes, Keith

Colin_Fraser · Jun 29, 2015

I don't recall seeing this in the sculpting stage. Don't envy you having to pull off that tropical helmet. It looks great. All in all a very nice personalized piece.

prhayes68 · Jun 29, 2015

Keith,

A very nice looking piece. I agree that helmet looks great. Pity it's not a Guardsman

Hope all is well.

Pete

billyturnip · Jun 29, 2015

Nice work Keith.

Wings5797 · Jun 29, 2015

Hi Colin,
Many thanks for your kind words, I always value your views on my sculpts. I have Zulu Guru Richie to thank for the profiles of the helmet.
My original post in the sculpting forum was http://www.planetfigure.com/threads/colour-sergeant-bourne-obe-dcm-1879-nigel-green.55283/
Good to hear from you my friend and best wishes,
Keith

Wings5797 · Jun 29, 2015

prhayes68 said:
Keith,

A very nice looking piece. I agree that helmet looks great. Pity it's not a Guardsman

Hope all is well.

Pete

Hi Pete
Many thanks My Guards Font of all things Household Division.
I have a couple of pieces in the back of my mind that you will like I hope.
All is well here.....just back from 3 months on the French Med Coast. Cycling and figure painting, life is good.
All the very best and I hope that you are all well,
Keith

Wings5797 · Jun 29, 2015

billyturnip said:
Nice work Keith.

Cheers Roger.
All the best wishes,
Keith

John Howard · Jun 29, 2015

That's well done. Reminded of the line: "Be quiet there's a good gentleman, you'll upset the lads." Like it a lot.
John

Nap · Jun 30, 2015

Nice one Keith ....

Blimey how the heck did you balance your paints as well as cycling ....yes I know it had to be me!

Good you have you back on here

Nap

Richie · Jun 30, 2015

"ALRIGHT THEN"

Wings5797 · Jun 30, 2015

John Howard said:
That's well done. Reminded of the line: "Be quiet there's a good gentleman, you'll upset the lads." Like it a lot.
John

Yes me too John. It's great the way that these one liners stick in your mind.
I am pleased that you like my efforts on this piece.
Cheers Mate.
Keith

Wings5797 · Jun 30, 2015

napoleonpeart said:
Nice one Keith ....

Blimey how the heck did you balance your paints as well as cycling ....yes I know it had to be me!

Good you have you back on here

Nap

Kevin
Many apologies, it should have read recycling. I just love your sense of humour.
Thank you for your very kind comments Nap, they are much appreciated
All the very best my friend.
Keith.

Wings5797 · Jun 30, 2015

Richie said:
"ALRIGHT THEN"

Hi Richie
With your help I have managed to pull it together Mate but not quite where I would have liked it to be.
Thanks again for your support on this Richie, a true friend indeed.
Keith

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