Blair “Paddy” Mayne based on the Sidi Haneish raid July 1942

[Villiers]

Finished sculpt,cast in cold moulded bronze

 

[Villiers]

 

[Nap]

Hi there

Very nicely done and a really good likeness

Are you casting only in bronze as I am sure a resin model would be popular

Is this a one off or commercial as a bronze ?

Thanks for showing

Nap

 

[Villiers]

Cheers Nap ,this is my first portrait bust as well as my first sculpt,so your words are much appreciated! Due to being 1/4 scale,I thought it would be too large to appeal to painters,hence the casting in bronze.It will be cast in a limited series for collectors with a donation to BLESMA from each piece.I have had an email from a museum in Northern Ireland which houses some of Blair’s artifacts,including his war chest.And they want to display one alongside the collection,which I’m over the moon about,and has made the months of work not to of been fruitless.

 

[Nap]

Cheers Nap ,this is my first portrait bust as well as my first sculpt,so your words are much appreciated! Due to being 1/4 scale,I thought it would be too large to appeal to painters,hence the casting in bronze.It will be cast in a limited series for collectors with a donation to BLESMA from each piece.I have had an email from a museum in Northern Ireland which houses some of Blair’s artifacts,including his war chest.And they want to display one alongside the collection,which I’m over the moon about,and has made the months of work not to of been fruitless.

Fully understand , didn't realise the scale ! ....congratulations ref the museum , when in place do share pictures if possible

A wonderful gesture re BLESMA as well

Look forward to the next

Happy sculpting

Nap

 

[Villiers]

Will do,they have invited me over to view the artifacts,which will be a huge honour.Just have to wait until Covid restrictions are lifted.