Completed Buffalo Soldier, well almost

[Joe55]

Here is Thunderbird Miniatures 1/9th bust of a Buffalo Soldier that I finished recently. This is my first bust and it was a joy to paint. I believe the sculpt was done by Mike Good. The troopers face and overcoat were done in oils with everything else in Andrea and Vallejo acrylics. As a further note, I used Andrea's white and blue sets for the scarf and uniform shirt respectively. I found them helpful given the novice that I am in using acrylics. The reason for the 'well almost', is that when this shot was taken, I had as yet to finish and place the corn cobb pipe. The only mod done to the sculpt was the addition of a moustache and small beard beneath the lower lip using Kneadatite or what I believe my amigos in Blighty call Duro. Hope you all don't mind the background, its one of the kitchen mats. Looking forward to your comments folks.

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

Hey nice work here Joe, especially like addition of mo & goatee adds a unique touch to this happy chap.

Well done & thanks for sharing this work.

Mike

 

[megroot]

Very good. Like the skincolor very much.

Marc

 

[Joe55]

Thanks Mike. Yes, I wanted this guy to be a tad different, so I looked a bunch of period photos of Buffalo Soldiers and found moustaches and goatees were somewhat fashionable (and allowed), amongst the troops back then.

Joe

 

[Joe55]

Hey Marc, thanks for the comment!

Joe

 

[billyturnip]

Got to agree with Mike, he does look a happy chap, a lovely sculpt and painting.

Roger.

 

[Steve]

Excellent!

 

[Joe55]

Howdy Steve, thanks for the praise!

Hey Roger, you guys are right, there is something about his expression that says he's content about something!

Joe

 

[Mark S]

Great work Joe. Beautifully painted.
The addition of the facial hair has worked really well and it suits the piece.
I reckon by adding that moustache you've got a really good likeness of Muddy Waters.

 

[Dennis]

I agree, it is Muddy Waters. But seriously you have a great job with this figure well done. Thanks for sharing.
Dennis

 

[housecarl]

I know it's not following the vein of the thread, but I cant see anything wrong.
Lovely work on the face and blue,
Carl.

 

[Joe55]

Great work Joe. Beautifully painted.
The addition of the facial hair has worked really well and it suits the piece.
I reckon by adding that moustache you've got a really good likeness of Muddy Waters.

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Well I'll be....... Now I'm very curious what Mike Good had in mind when he sculpted this guy. Thanks for your post Mark, you've got a sharp eye!

Joe

 

[Joe55]

Thanks Dennis for the kind words.

Joe

 

[Joe55]

Howdy Carl. I appreciate you lending a critical eye.

Joe

 

[bonehead]

Great work Joe. Beautifully painted.
The addition of the facial hair has worked really well and it suits the piece.
I reckon by adding that moustache you've got a really good likeness of Muddy Waters.

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"Well I'll be....... Now I'm very curious what Mike Good had in mind when he sculpted this guy."

I was sculpting Muddy Waters. The likeness is not spot on, though, because it was his expression i was after. Your painting has captured it perfectly! Cool!! It's the Hoochie Coochie Man!

Here is a bronze bust i did of the man many years ago.....

And a reference pic....

 

[Joe55]

Thanks for sharing your inspiration with us Mike, keep them coming !

Joe

 

[sippog]

That Muddy bust is really excellent! I'd kill to get a copy - he's always been my hero.

 

[Stephan]

like the skin very much.