British Para. Afghanistan Bust

[callmehobbes]

This is one that I got to 90% finished and left on the bench. It was my first ( and so far only) attempt at mtp. The bust was from Mitches I think. I wasn't happy with the glasses or the right hand holding the GPMG. Nothing wrong with the sculpt but it it just want right for me. I also felt stumped with the scarf. I've gone over the detailing, deepening shadows and adding additional texture. I've repainted the glasses going from gloss black to what hopefully looks like a reflected image. I've tried to do an Afghan style pattern on the scarf rather than a generic shemagh (?) pattern. Im not sure what I think about it yet. I still want to do something with the hand but not holding a weapon.

 

[sd0324]

I like the scarf.

 

[Sven]

And I do like the goggles. Great painting!
Sven

 

[callmehobbes]

I do need a better brush that holds it point for the super fine lines.

 

[callmehobbes]

Thanks for the feedbackguys.

 

[Gellso]

Nice painting.
The camo under the helmet netting is extremely well done.
Gells

 

[Nap]

Nice to see wherevyoubarexwithbthis , MTP definately not the easiest of camo

Perhaps have him holding a mug of tea/coffee

Look forward to more on this

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Steve Brodie]

looking good, love the glasses.

 

[Warren SMITH]

Lovely work...

 

[callmehobbes]

Nice to see wherevyoubarexwithbthis , MTP definately not the easiest of camo

Perhaps have him holding a mug of tea/coffee

Look forward to more on this

Happy benchtime

Nap

I like the tea/coffee idea. I was thinking a bottle of water but that would be a nightmare to make. Ill make an Afghan style cup or pot. Cheers.

 

[Steve Brodie]

I do need a better brush that holds it point for the super fine lines.

Try this company, excellent quality and hold their points really well, comparable in price to W&N brushes, and all hand made in the UK.

https://www.rosemaryandco.com/

I have some series 33 brushes.

 

[Grod]

Looks great.
Gordon