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Ok, been busy at work as sometimes happens so this has been delayed a wee bit, plus I messed up the Pugaree around the hat and had to start again! The hat is copied from one in my own collection and I found it invaluable. I've sculpted the face very much with painting in mind as I have a clear...

Just wanted to get these pics up before I go on holiday! Worked on his boots and puttees this week. The laces are fuse wire 'staples' glued into pre-drilled eyelets. Hope you like. Cheers. Continue reading...

Hi all. Been a while since my last post but I've not been idle! Got his trousers done (to afford him some decency). Worked up a machete and scabbard out of some spare putty and made some progress on the Thompson (just need to add the fire selector, safety catch and sling). Shirt and equipment...

Hi all. Its been over a month since my last update but that's because I've been working on his equipment. I needed to get this done before I work on the shirt and equipment straps. I've also finished work on the Thompson SMG complete with hand! Below you can see the full kit consisting of: 2 x...

Sculpting is finished, well at least the main figure. I need to start the groundwork, plinth and the japanese items that are to be strewn at his feet. I took these pictures this morning when the light through the window was perfect, of course once I'd set everything up; the light changed! Oh...

Hi all, I've just got back from a week's holiday in France just south of Paris. Most of the holiday was actually spent at Disneyland Paris (some giant diorama ideas there!) but we spent one day walking in the Rambouillet woods near to where we were staying and quite by chance I came across this...

I've managed to put together a pretty good library of books and reference material regarding the Burma Campaign all of which is extremely useful from a collecting point of view and also a creative, sculpting point of view. As I have a interest in the Border Regiment, namely the 4th Battalion...

Surfing around the 'net the other day unearthed this picture of SSgt Jim Wallwork. "Staff Sergeant Jim Wallwork DFM was a member of the Glider Pilot Regiment who achieved fame as the pilot of the first Horsa glider to land at Pegasus Bridge in the early hours of 6 June 1944. This remarkable...

This is my initial sketch for the new El Greco Miniatures release of a 120mm British Chindit, Burma 1942-45. For those of you with a good memory you'll remember I started a larger scale,one off sculpt of a Chindit last year, and after talking to El Greco it was decided that it would be nice to...

Hi all. I've just had time to create a new slideshow of all the bits and bobs that went into the 120mm Chindit sculpt; sketches, armeture, close up detail shots etc, etc. Just click on the '120mm Chindit Sculpt' link on the right of the page. I'm hoping to start my next project soon so watch...

For some time now I've been wanting to create a sculpted piece of work depicting the 'Angel of Arnhem'; Kate Ter Horst. I've spent some time collecting as much reference material on the lady herself and now feel its time to put this project into production. I'd like it to be a large scale piece...

Hi all. I've been giving this project some serious thought over the past couple of weeks as its very important to me that I get it right. Before I can give the figures any attention I felt I needed to get a good idea of what the base would be like. I'm referring to the base as the 'set' from now...

I started work on the character/figure design this weekend. I'm wanting the whole piece to have an almost classical feel to it, almost like the Great Masters' crucifiction paintings. The Kate ter Horst figure will be central with the figures around her. There will be three main figures; 'dying...

Just in case I decide I'm mad enough to work on two more figures I've sketched out these chaps! They'll sit either side of the cellar steps and be surrounded by items of uniform, weapons and kit etc. Matt Continue reading...

I've made some progress with the base at last! The walls and steps are constructed from foamex board glued together with PVA. They then have a 'wash' of Polyfilla made with PVA - not water, smooth for the steps and textured for the walls. I'll add cracks to the walls along with details. The...

Sorry guys this project has ground to a halt due to work commitments over the past few weeks and the fact that I've picked up a new commercial sculpt to be completed for later on in the year (Top Secret I'm afraid - watch this space). The pause in production has also lead me to rethink the base...

Hi all, a few weeks ago I asked for some head sculpting advice on the Planetfigure forum, many of you were extremely forthcoming with help and I'd like to show you how I progressed. As some of you will know I'm currently working on a commercial project - details of which I can't divulge at the...

Good news, my latest commercial sculpt is now finished and has gone off for casting, so keep your eyes peeled at Euro 2010!! This not only means that I can now give some attention to other sculpting projects but I can also indulge myself in my one of my other hobbies; living history. This week I...

No more secrets! My latest sculpt for El Greco is now ready, and is available at this years Euro Militaire Show in Folkstone (it will also be available from the El Greco website after the show). I put my heart and soul into this one; the bl**dy Bergen was a project in its own right!! As usual...

I've been wracking my brain for a couple of months now, trying to get some idea of what I want to work on next and at last I've come up with something that feels... 'right'. Firstly, I've decided to shelve the 'Angel of Arnhem' project until I'm 100% happy with the composition of it - this is...