German Officer Bust

[JCOX]

Here's my latest attempt at sculpting a bust. The subject is a WWII German General based on the one at the end of Band of Brothers...

Can anyone give me some good links to German WWII rank insignia and uniforms? The pics I've been able to gleen from the movie aren't as clear as I'd like. Thanks in advance.

-jim cox

 

[LCoote]

Here you go Jim, this is one of the best sites for german uniforms and equipment
http://www.interq.or.jp/tokyo/steiner/s-12.html
Look forward to more updates of your bust.

 

[Pete_H]

Jim,
Try this one: www.feldgrau.com You'll find everything you'll need there.

 

[Roc]

Jim , you did a great job, excellent sculpture, can't wait to see it painted.

Keep up the good work.

Cheers
Roc.

 

[Anders Heintz]

Hey Jim!

I think you have a great start! The upper lip seams to be a tad long compared to the pics, the face also looks a little wide, but I think it is a good likeness so far! I have never tried to sculpt a portrait but I imagine it is super hard!

 

[JCOX]

Thanks for the links Lee and Pete. Very helpful.

Thanks for the encouragement guys. While the pics posted where the inspiration for the subject, I knew early on it was not coming out looking like the actor portrayed. This will just be a 'generic general'. :lol: Thanks for the observations though Anders.

-jim cox

 

[JCOX]

Here's where he's at now...

-jim cox

 

[fsdesimone]

Jim, is that beading needle around the crown of the cap?

Francesca

 

[yeo_64]

Hey Jim,GOOD JOB on the bust !!! Keep up the good work and post more soon;I'll be keeping my eye out for it! Cheers.
Kenneth

 

[JCOX]

Fransesca, It's some kind of silver thread I picked up somewhere. Don't recall exactly what it is. It was the only thing I had on hand that was the approx. size I needed. I'll do the cap cords in front from a slightly bigger diameter thread.

Thanks Kennth.

-jim cox

 

[Guy]

Hey Jim......I don't comment too much on the sculpting side ( cause I don't sculpt ), but you have done a beautiful job in sculpting the bust.