WIP Elan 13 Gebirgsjager 1944

[Graham]

My first attempt at a bust in a couple of years and what an absolute pleasure it has been at the bench today.

This arrived in the post this morning but, like a good book, I simply couldn’t put it down (must be more careful with the superglue!)

Still a way to go but, for once, I am really happy with the progress.

Happy to be told where I am going wrong.

 

[rustyratliff]

Graham, I am glad you are enjoying this bust. It feels good to start a project that you really enjoy. Keep us posted.
Rusty

 

[Heeresbergführer]

Brilliant start Graham! Here are a few photos of my original Gebirgsjäger Windjacke (Wind Jackets) for color reference.

Bergheil und Horrido!

Patrick

 

[Graham]

Brilliant start Graham! Here are a few photos of my original Gebirgsjäger Windjacke (Wind Jackets) for color reference.


Bergheil und Horrido!

Patrick

Whoops! I thought it was a leather jacket he was wearing. Guess a repaint is in order. Thanks for that Patrick.

 

[Wings5797]

Good work with those brushes Graham.
All the best
Keith

 

[Graham]

Good work with those brushes Graham.
All the best
Keith

Many thanks Keith

 

[Graham]

I think this is about as good as I can get it. Still a lot to learn but in the ‘flesh’ it looks to be probably my best to date. In the pictures, it looks a tad rough. This is a 1/12 scale bust and is considerably bigger in the pics than real life.

Need to get a stand for him so it will be a while before he is mounted so if there is anything I should do, please shout out. Lovely little bust which has been a real pleasure to paint and has given me confidence to do another.

 

[Wings5797]

Looks very good to me Graham.
Great finish my friend
Keith

 

[megroot]

Nice work.

Marc

 

[Graham]

Looks very good to me Graham.
Great finish my friend
Keith

Thank you

 

[Graham]

Nice work.

Marc

Many thanks

 

[elanlane13]

He looks great Graham.

 

[Graham]

He looks great Graham.

Many thanks a Robert. It really is a very nice piece to work on. Might have to get ‘cunning plan’ next or ‘my precious’ the DAK bust.