A Golden Oldie by Model Cellar

[Larsen E. Whipsnade]

Thanks, Nap.
Rick

 

[Larsen E. Whipsnade]

Since when did common sense come into play regarding uniform colours etc, when I joined in the 80’s gloss black and green was still being used, not to mention ankle boots and puttees.if troops on the ground had ever been listened to things would have been different a lot I’m sure!! This isn’t a dig, I’m really liking how this is looking, being an ex Fusilier I’m not biased

"Lions led by donkeys"

 

[Wayneb]

I think it's all poppycock.....I painted this piece when it first came out way back when. It's one of my favorite pieces. The feeling of this piece is what makes it work. Once the arms and hands are added the story is told. Looks very good to me.

Wayne

 

[Larsen E. Whipsnade]

Since when did common sense come into play regarding uniform colours etc, when I joined in the 80’s gloss black and green was still being used, not to mention ankle boots and puttees.if troops on the ground had ever been listened to things would have been different a lot I’m sure!! This isn’t a dig, I’m really liking how this is looking, being an ex Fusilier I’m not biased

Now on the other hand the battlefield tactic of repeatedly marching one's troops through no man's land into barbed wire entanglements while all the while being under murderous machine gun and artillery fire does not exactly qualify one for the Albert Einstein award. ; ) Thanks, Jed.
Rick

 

[Larsen E. Whipsnade]

Armed and dangerous?
Rick

 

[Jed]

Looking great

 

[Scott Sheltz]

Looking really nice!

 

[Nap]

Hi Rick

Now he is coming to life , nice texture painting on the wool gloves

Have you got the one from MJ Miniatures ....with father carrying his child ...found mine ...all built and primed up ....

Thanks for updates

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[DaddyO]

Hi Rick

Now he is coming to life , nice texture painting on the wool gloves

Have you got the one from MJ Miniatures ....with father carrying his child ...found mine ...all built and primed up ....

Thanks for updates

Happy benchtime

Nap

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Oooooh love that one Busty - I might need to raid the piggy bank . . . .

 

[Larsen E. Whipsnade]

Thank you, gentlemen. Much appreciated.
Rick

 

[Larsen E. Whipsnade]

Hi Rick

Now he is coming to life , nice texture painting on the wool gloves

Have you got the one from MJ Miniatures ....with father carrying his child ...found mine ...all built and primed up ....

Thanks for updates

Happy benchtime

Nap

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Wasn't aware of that one. Thanks for the tip, Kev. I'll have to take a look.
Rick

 

[Larsen E. Whipsnade]

Bloody cold today, eh mate....
Almost done, just a little touch up then mount him to his base and a wood pedestal. If you decide to do this guy (and you really should, he's lots of fun) be sure to attach the leather pouch on his right before you glue his right arm in place - I didn't of course - or you'll have to cut and paste to get it into place.
Rick

 

[Nap]

Hi Rick

Brrr...he's looking cold now .....good advice ref pouch ! ........looking at the other pouch I think there's some unpainted showing ?

Might have to look around for this , can't see it at SK Miniatures

Look forward to seeing more from your bench

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Wayneb]

Looks great Rick......If his breath stinks, he's the only one smell'n it........

Wayne

 

[Chris Oldfield]

Great work, Rick - I like your shading & highs on the respirator haversack.

 

[Steve Brodie]

looking great and very cold

 

[Larsen E. Whipsnade]

Thank you Steve, Chris and Wayne.

 

[Larsen E. Whipsnade]

Hi Rick

Brrr...he's looking cold now .....good advice ref pouch ! ........looking at the other pouch I think there's some unpainted showing ?

Might have to look around for this , can't see it at SK Miniatures

Look forward to seeing more from your bench

Happy benchtime

Nap

Nap, you're right, figure all touched up. And the bust is available directly from Model Cellar.
Rick

 

[Henk]

nice one Rick, love the texture of the gloves, and the addition of the snow. What did you use for the snow?

 

[Larsen E. Whipsnade]

nice one Rick, love the texture of the gloves, and the addition of the snow. What did you use for the snow?

Thanks, Henk. The snow is from Woodland Scenics which I had laying around the shop from an old, unfinished Z gauge railroad layout (best laid plans of mice and men and all that).
Rick