JON SMITH bust of German Sapper, Sturm-Battalion Nr. 5 "Rohr", 1916

[megroot]

Bought this figure at SMC in September and couldn't wait for painting this. It's the new bust from Jon Smith miniatures and depict a German Snapper from the 5th Sturm-Btl from 1916.
Winter was in that year very cold and with alot of rain and snow. I try to paint the feeling in that winter on this young man coming back after a raid to the enemy, crawling to the mud.
Size of the figure is 75 mm. Painted totally in oils.
Every comment good or bad is welcome.

 

[swralph]

Excellent work Marc.
I love the weathering and mud.

 

[Cannonball]

Nice work Marc, like the weathering and the look of exhaustion/hopelessness you've managed to portray. If you don't mind me asking, what oil mix did you use for the Uniform?

 

[Viking Bob]

Excellent work Marc, you have nailed this one. Well done.

 

[Joe55]

Well I think you did a bang up job on this excellent sculpt Marc. The soiling you applied is realistic and places him in appropriate environs. Well done Sir !

Joe

 

[KenBoyle]

You have captured exactly the atmosphere you wanted Marc.

Beautifully done,
Ken

 

[megroot]

Nice work Marc, like the weathering and the look of exhaustion/hopelessness you've managed to portray. If you don't mind me asking, what oil mix did you use for the Uniform?

I used cadmium green, burnt umber and white.

Marc

 

[megroot]

'thanks guys. Apreciated the fine comments.

Marc

 

[misfit151]

Great job Marc very atmospheric painting.....Mike

 

[Borek]

It looks amazing, very credible, real feeling of horror and dirt and hopelessness. I just got goosebumps ...

Cheers Borek

 

[Ulrich]

Great version of that bust. The weathering is very good. Congratulation

 

[MoboSchreuder]

Excellent , great work and nice pianting

Mobo

 

[megroot]

Thanks again guys.

Marc

 

[Buddho]

An amazing piece of work, Marc. The feeling of hopelessness, and weariness is captured in this one. Excellent!

 

[Nap]

Marc

Like the way you have painted this ..really does look like he is so exhausted but alive ..just .

Thanks for sharing

Nap

 

[megroot]

Thanks for the great comments.

Marc

 

[Mike Stevens]

Very nice work Marc!