1/12th Scale Glider Pilot, 1944.

[valiant]

Hi Guys,

My version of the new 1/12 sculpt by me of a Glider Pilot, 1944, just released by Mookies Miniatures. Check out their post in Figure News for details.

Thanks for looking in

 

[KenBoyle]

Very nicely done Steve!

Cheers,
Ken

 

[valiant]

Thank you, Ken - glad you like it!!

 

[MoboSchreuder]

Beautiful paintwork

Mobo

 

[Nap]

Hi Steve

Very nicely done , like the wings and the flashes ...did you use the transfers for the arc's ...either way look good

A good beret colour as well

Here's the link to Richards release details https://www.planetfigure.com/threads/new-release-mookies-miniatures-1-12th-glider-pilot.245197/

Thanks for sharing

Stay safe

Nap

 

[valiant]

Cheers Nap - the shoulder flashes and div badges are decals as they are very small to try to hand paint! I think it is intended that a set is sent out with the bust. Youll need to check with Richard at Mookies.

 

[Nap]

Cheers Nap - the shoulder flashes and div badges are decals as they are very small to try to hand paint! I think it is intended that a set is sent out with the bust. Youll need to check with Richard at Mookies.

Cheers Steve

Thats a lot of tiny letters to handpaint so decals are a good idea .....hope I don't muck mine up ...just ordered this from Rich

Happy benchtime

Stay sculpting....and painting of course !!!

Nap

 

[valiant]

I printed the decals. The lettering is in dk blue on a clear background and the Pegasus is maroon and light blue. I painted the shoulder flash in lt blue, then applied a gloss varnish, then the decal. The Div badge was applied to a gloss white square. All edges touched in, then sealed with matt varnish. All other insignia was hand done.

 

[Chris Oldfield]

Brilliant work, Steve. I'm seriously tempted by this one, will check out Richard's post in Figure News.

KTF
Chris

 

[Chris Oldfield]

Still can't help admiring this bust, Steve - I've ordered one from Richard, & I think when it arrives I'll definitely add an Africa Star ribbon below the Glider pilot wings to denote a 1st Airborne Div SNCO.
You'll more than likely appreciate the significance of this bust to your local history, with The Staffordshire Regiment being one of the two authorised to wear the glider arm flash. If I'm round your neck of the woods again I'd love to visit the Whittington Barracks museum, think the last time I went was in 1978!

KTF

 

[valiant]

Cheers Chris - Ive done a few minor conversions from Paras to S Staffs figures in my time, by changing the cap badge! The Museum is still there and will be recognisable as there have been few changes. The main difference is the access road to it. You could combine this with a visit to the National Arboretum, which is relatively close, too.

 

[Nap]

Brilliant work, Steve. I'm seriously tempted by this one, will check out Richard's post in Figure News.

KTF
Chris

Look forward to seeing what you do with this Chris ..got a few idea!s for mine

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Mookie]

Look forward to seeing what you do with this Chris ..got a few idea!s for mine

Happy benchtime

Nap

Your Glider pilot was posted this morning,Should arrive next few days fella.
Rich.

 

[Nap]

Your Glider pilot was posted this morning,Should arrive next few days fella.
Rich.

Cheers Rich great service ..look forward to seeing it here

Stay safe

Nap