Isandlwana Survivor, 1879

[Canoehead]

Hi all - my latest just completed: a 3D printed bust from Scale Collectables of a British officer from the Anglo-Zulu Wars in 1/10 scale. Inspired by an illustration of Lt. (later Gen.) Horace Smith-Dorrien, one of the few survivors of the Battle of Isandlwana, I added a beard, walrus moustache and some straggling bits of hair. It’s painted up in the usual oils and acrylics:

 

[Richie]

Hi Brian,
Superb job, I would be be proud to have that in my cabinet.
cheers
Richie

 

[MoboSchreuder]

Excellent work

Mobo

 

[MalcC]

Very nice, I like the addition of the beard.

Malc

 

[Nap]

Hi Brian

Great version , like the beard , as always the fleshwork shines through

Liking the way you’ve done the uniform blue and the treatment of the lace

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Thanks for sharing

Looking forward to seeing more

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Briggsy]

Beautifully finished bust, love the face and the subtle weathering on the uniform.

Cheers Simon

 

[Canoehead]

Hi Brian,
Superb job, I would be be proud to have that in my cabinet.
cheers
Richie
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That’s the illustration! Thanks for posting it, Richie - don’t know how closely the finished bust resembles Smith-Dorrien himself but he at least resembles a British officer with a beard!

Thanks again,
Brian

 

[Canoehead]

Thanks everyone for the kind comments - much appreciated!

 

[clubcat]

Lovely job, Brian, congratulations
Melanie

 

[Robert Jan de Wit]

Great work again!
Greets
RJ

 

[Von Bock]

Wow amazing bust outstanding additions. great painting I like it a lot. Regards, Brock

 

[arj]

Superb work Brian.
The detailing of the face and weathering on the jacket portrays the 'hell' he's been through.
Very, very well done.

Cheers,
Andrew

 

[BRAN]

Excellent !!

 

[Blind Pew]

Brian.....this really is excellent. So well rendered with the skin and the varied textures. Magic.

 

[smudger1960]

Excellent Brian,everything I love in a piece,a real winner here mate,I love it

 

[housecarl]

Beautiful in always.