2nd Ranger Bust

[FigureLover]

Hello folks,
Just posting some pictures of this bust that I painted. It is from United Empire Miniatures and is approx 1/6th scale. Although there are some resemblences to Tom Hanks in Saving Private Ryan, I didn't paint him to be. The changes I made to him are that I replaced the helmet buckles with scratchbuilt metal ones and did the rough texture on the helmet. This was done by stippling thick oil paint onto it with a rough brush and letting it dry for about two weeks.
The whole kit is painted in oils with hand painted insignia. The Ranger lettering were painted in oils, leaving it thick to represent stitched lettering.
Hope you enjoy the pics,
Ben

 

[busso_boy]

love it Ben, hope to see it at Wasmex later this year

 

[megroot]

very good painted bust.

Marc

 

[Guy]

Excellent painting Ben

 

[tonydawe]

Another cracker Ben. Lovely flesh tones and very realistic painting of the unit markings on the helmet and the cloth badge.

 

[FigureLover]

Thanks , Ian, Marc, Guy and Tony. Ian, does this mean that you are coming to the west side if Aussie for Wasmex and not to that other show!!!!!!! HeHe
Ben

 

[Tommi]

Excellent painting Ben, very nice skin tones and textures on the clothing and helmet.
Cheers
Tommi

 

[Sambaman]

Nicely done Ben! Love the texture on the helmet, and the weathered markings on it. Nice work!

Jay H.
OKc

 

[theseeker]

Ben,
Great painting and thanks for sharing your techniques!
Rocky

 

[Rob Brown]

nice job, looks really good

 

[FigureLover]

Cheers for your comments Rob, Tommi , Jay and Rocky, its great to have your compliments.
Ben