“Horrocks”: British General, Autumn, 1944

[Canoehead]

Hi all - just finished up this one; a British Lt.-General, Autumn 1944 in 1/9 from Mitches Military Models. The sculpt is based on the actor Edward Fox who played XXX Corps commander Gen. Brian Horrocks in the 1977 film, “A Bridge Too Far.” Seemed an appropriate project given that this September marks the 80th anniversary of Operation Market-Garden. My usual oils and acrylics:

 

[Steve Ski]

That's looking great, Brian. Fine work on the uniform texture, too, someting I still haven't tried.

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

Another one beautifully landed Brian & agree with Ski - BD uniform texture comes across nicely.
Glancing look over shoulder is effective too. What’s next?
MikeTheKiwi

 

[Canoehead]

That's looking great, Brian. Fine work on the uniform texture, too, someting I still haven't tried.

Thanks, Ski! I sponged on the texture with various khaki tones, along with stippling more focussed along edges and seams.

Cheers,
Brian

Another one beautifully landed Brian & agree with Ski - BD uniform texture comes across nicely.
Glancing look over shoulder is effective too. What’s next?
MikeTheKiwi

Thanks, Mike! In the queue I have an RAF pilot bust from Young Miniatures. I also have an Ottoman soldier, partially completed by a friend who passed away suddenly a couple years ago - big shoes indeed.

Cheers,
Brian

 

[MoboSchreuder]

Very nice work

Mobo

 

[Blind Pew]

Very nicely painted indeed.

 

[Briggsy]

Really very good, the face is brilliant and the BD blouse is very effective.

Cheers Simon

 

[Nap]

Hi Brian

Thanks for sharing this , one I’ve had on my line to do for a while , this is a great version , particularly like the uniform textures and effects

The flesh is as always really well done and nice work on those ribbons

This will be my reference for mine

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Thanks for sharing looking forward to seeing more

Have fun @ the bench

Nap

 

[clubcat]

Mighty fine job all round, congratulations
Melanie

 

[Canoehead]

Thanks everyone as always for the comments - much appreciated

Cheers,
Brian

 

[MalcC]

That's some very fine painting.

Malc