WIP Gordon Highlander NI 1970s

[peedee]

Cheers Peedee that looks superb, love the furry pisspot

The only thing to do with ten face veils left unnatended,
and didn't we always look so much 'more warry'
with a bit of the old black Nivea eh ?
Atb mate,
I look forward to your finished one now.
P

 

[bistray]

A quick update on this one, just carrying on with the other arm, the cammo is quite time consuming but getting there







does anyone know the colour of the riot gun strap
thanks for looking in

 

[peedee]

Whit a Dandy that one
Paul

 

[peedee]

when are you starting the companion piece by the way hehehe

Paul

 

[Helm]

Looks well Paul I don't think anyone knows why it's called a frog for sure, I've heard various explanations all of which could be true, the riot gun strap could be a number of colours depending on what it is. I've seen leather ones, converted rifle slings and some home made lash ups, not sure if there was an "official" strap even.
Steve

 

[bistray]

cheers Peedee, I like the statue, something to think about

Many thanks Steve ive seen a few different straps on the web

 

[peedee]

I only saw slr, smg, and 1/2 slr slings used Paul, sorry I didn't see that question earlier.
Colours, boot polished black, very faded olive drab with spots and threads of white canvas peeping out,
or dark olive green.
P

 

[Mookie]

Like the figure Peedee!!!,Got mine to finish yet.Me Dpm always ends up looking gash.
Richard.

 

[peedee]

Like the figure Peedee!!!,Got mine to finish yet.Me Dpm always ends up looking gash.
Richard.

Thank you, richard, kind words, I forgot I'd posted that.
Looking back, and In retrospect I think I should have posted that as a thumbnail.
it looks now to ME like I was hijacking Paul's thread when you read the whole thing through,
I am really sorry Paul it was unintenionaly rude !!!!!
Paul

 

[bistray]

No wuz mate its great to show other similar figures

 

[peedee]

Thank you Paul,
Have you noticed BTW how all men called Paul are Hugely talented, icredibly intelligent, modest, totally charming
and always agree with each other?
P

 

[bistray]

eerr yes

 

[peedee]

Have a good weeekend
P

 

[Helm]

Thank you Paul,
Have you noticed BTW how all men called Paul are Hugely talented, icredibly intelligent, modest, totally charming
and always agree with each other?
P

 

[bistray]

 

[moz]

baton gun slings at least with us were old sten/smg slings, webbing colour. all baton gunners were little ginger ba5tards.

 

[moz]

sorry meant to put this on as well. its the FRG but same sling

 

[bistray]

cheers Moz very helpful

 

[bistray]

Hi all
heres a few more progress pics, the slr is just about done apart from the strap and ive started on the legs







ive made a start on the base also which will just be a simple flagged floor

 

[tonydawe]

Hi Paul,

Just some constructive criticism about the level of contrast on the front of the vest jacket. To my eyes the highlights look quite extreme and unnatural. I'd prefer to see you tone down the highlights by approximately 20%. If you do this, I think you'll find the level of contrast will look more natural. If you're happy with the level of contrast as it is, then that's fine. Perhaps the photos make it look more extreme than it actually is.