Iron Brigade 1863 full Figure

[Jimbo]

Yet another of one of my bust to full figure conversions, this time it's the ACW Iron Brigade 1/9 bust sculpted by Carl Reid & produced by Mitches Military Models.
I wanted to build him into "that" crouching run that I believe men would often adopt whilst running into a hail of bullets & shell fire.
Built as usual with a skin of magi-sculpt over a carcass of milliput, I've changed the position of the left arm holding the pistol to be more extended forward, also added a sword scabbard, ends of the waist sash, & satchel, I've sculpted the legs to be wearing knee length riding boots rather then gaiters.
Hope you like him & another one to have to get paint onto to finish him.
Cheers
Jim

 

[Colin_Fraser]

Great job merging Carl's top with your bottom in terms of style. Very very nice.

Colin

 

[Jimbo]

Thanks Colin, glad you like it
cheers
Jim

 

[poch mahone]

Great work as usual Jim, I always look forward to your conversions.

Regards

Brian

 

[Babelfish]

If this was commercial I'd be in like Flint.

- Steve

 

[Nap]

James ,

As usual a rather fine piece of work ...but legs on a bust ..I am almost having a dodgy ticker !.....

Actually must admit the bust actually is crying out for legs ...but not on my work bench!

Fine work , glad you took off the pouch and replaced it with the satchel .......

Scabbard straps look good and I like the sash coming out of the belt at the top .....

What rank did you give him?

I am sure Mr C.Reid esq will be suitably impressed

Now get those scruffy brushes swirling young man

Nap

 

[Wings5797]

Very nice work Jim.
As always Mate we cannot see the join.
All the very best,
Keith

 

[Jimbo]

Thanks Keith glad you think so.
Cheers
Jim

 

[MCPWilk]

Very well integrated and sculpted.

Mike

 

[Richie]

Hi Jim,
Very nice work again and nothing is lost with the dynamics and movement (my favourite is still the Royal Marines), but look forward to seeing this one painted.
cheers
Richie

 

[smudger1960]

Hi jim,this looks great so far mate,just one thing though,during the ACW,officers boots had quite a high knee cover,i think ut would look even better if you extended the top of the boots,however as i said before its a great piece of work and im looking forward to seeing it progress.

 

[Ron Tamburrini]

Nice upgrade to full figure Jim

 

[Rich Sculpts]

Jimbo - you have the pose just right, great to see legs on Carls' excellent sculpt - superb work

 

[tomifune]

Just an amazing piece of work from the concept to the creation!

Bob

 

[Blind Pew]

You've actually managed to something special here. I love this one - a big on the big side, but this is superb modelling indeed. I'd love to see this in the flesh.
well done mate.

 

[chippy]

Well Jimbo You've done it again superb . so when are you going to take a full figure and turn it into bust ?? .
chippy

 

[ellie]

very well done looking good you should be proud of it.

Ian

 

[swralph]

Great work.

 

[Jimbo]

Phew! thanks Guys! I'm a little Gobsmacked with the response, all very much appreciated by me.
Cheers
Jim