Joshua L. Chamberlain

[AJLaFleche]

Here’s my latest, the first bust I’ve finished in a long time, a Legends & Lore 1/9 bust of Major General Joshua L. Chamberlain, who commanded the 20th Maine on Little Round Top on the second day of the Battle of Gettysburg and who arguably saved the Union lines by pushing back the Alabamians in a bayonet charge when ammunition was running low. He won the Medal of Honor, went on to be governor of Maine and was president of Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine for many years.

The bust is painted almost completely in Andrea, Vallejo and Citadel acrylics. The gold on the shoulder boards is from Humbrol, the brass buttons are MM over citadel and the gold braid and hair have an oil wash. The gloss in the eyes was from Tamiya clear.

I specifically bought this to paint for my oldest friend who lives in Augusta , Maine and recently did a very thorough genealogical history of me and my family.

And two more with a period sepia feel to them.

 

[Roc]

Very nice, where did you get the base?

Cheers
Roc

 

[AJLaFleche]

Very nice, where did you get the base?

Cheers
Roc

Thanks, Roc.
There's a guy who vends at the Long Island Show and MFCA who has these. He doesn't have a banner, so I relaly don't know his name or any contact. If some of the organizers of either see this, they may know. These are pretty reaonable. The size I used here goes for about $3. USD.

 

[billyturnip]

Very nicely painted and yeah that is a lovely base.

Roger

 

[PJ Deluhery]

Great Work, Al.

I believe that base is from "The Base Camp." I have a few myself. If I remember correctly, he does not do orders or sell outside of shows. Long Island would be your next chance to see him, I think.

 

[AJLaFleche]

Thanks, Pat, for the comments and the guidance on this at the last meeting.

Roc, if you're not going to LI and want a few bases, let me know and I'll pick up a few and drop them in the mail for cost.