K.U.K. Bust in progress

[pokrad]

Number resized, some more playing with the cap (not quite there yet):

 

[pokrad]

Not even done with all the elements (rope, pockets, folds on the uniform - not even started), but tried to do "quick and dirty" pose of the bust, just to fell how it possibly could look like:

 

[pokrad]

I ended up treating collar and pockets as separate pieces, collar is more or less there, but pockets need more volume to bring them to life:

Also having a few problems with the belts, did not find a right way to shape them...

 

[pokrad]

And few hours (man this was a pain), making a feathers:

 

[pokrad]

And finally found acceptable way to handle the belts and stripes:

 

[pokrad]

Here is a more appropriate way to see the decimated model:

http://p3d.in/Aowj7/spin

Comments appreciated

 

[JackG]

Nice link to the 3D view.

Question, will you be adding the neck band that is turned down over the jacket collar? To me it does evoke a bit of panache to the look of these troops. I can't remember if I ever read why it was worn in that matter - anyone?

 

[pokrad]

Yes, sure it is visible on the picture and it will be there. No Idea why, some neck protection from snow ???

 

[pokrad]

BTW: anyone knows how this "additional collar" looks from behind ???

 

[pokrad]

I got this from the front, but do not know how deep it goes behind:

 

[Nap]

Hi Pokrad ,

Here is some information on the collar, it was white cotton or canvas the neck cloth was mostly worn in full dress and off duty , it was 19cmlong at the lower end , 5 cm wide in the middle and 4 cm wide at the ends. When used a strip of cotton was sewn to the bodice along the top edge then turned down and fastened.

There was also. a removable collar of white canvas , 4 cm high with the length vsrying to the collate size , a button pew as seen at the lower edge in middle and both ends for fastening.

Land wher mountain troops were allowed to wear a cravat of Gray silk , this was 120 cm long with it being 9cm at one end with 4cm at the other .

See picture!

The best book IMO is this one so please feel freed to ask anything else pe it is packed full of every details possible

Hope this helps

Nap

 

[pokrad]

Thank you for the explanation, so it has nothing to do with the snow
I suppose it is just rolled over coat collar and that is what we see on pics...

I'm still confused a bit, the picture below is used as main reference, and it does not look like this two guys are off-duty, as the full equipment and guns are on them.
It's hard to tell from B/W pic, but this collar is very similar in color with the uniform, does not look like white to me ???

 

[JackG]

That is looking quite good.

I've read now in Osprey publication part 1 on this subject, and the practice of the folded over collar was a personal choice and not regulation. It seems to have helped partly obscure the colourful collar insignia from snipers.

One other thing I noticed is the pointed shape you have to the shoulder strap. I've read that they were square ended, so maybe napoleonpeart and his book can confirm this?

Also found this site on cap badges. There is a lot, so might be good to use google translate.
http://kappenabzeichen.webnode.cz/katalog/pesi-pluky-landwehr/

 

[JackG]

Yes, regarding the colour of the neck cloth, Osprey do state it was available in pike-grey, just like
the uniform.

 

[Nap]

Hi guys,

The item in question was made in regulations and issued for wear inwhite cotton as explained , sometimes worn when not on parade or off duty as in your picture Pokrad as in most armed forces regulations not quite adhered to .

I take it these are the Osprey books you have , both great books to hsve



JackG ...please call me Nap !!......Shoulder straps .....I will check the excellent and very important reference book on these troops and get back to this .



Looking forward to seeing more on this

 

[pokrad]

Thank You both very much, You are very helpful !!!

About the shoulder strap, I do not even know how and where I picked up a pointed end..., but thanks to You it will be fixed soon...

 

[Nap]

Hi guys ,

Shoulder strap should not be pointed as JackG said ....see pics some are officers versions ..the one on the left of the trio is a OR .

Nap

 

[pokrad]

Finally at least one piece of the puzzle is finished, hope that it has enough resolution for 1/9 bust...

 

[pokrad]

Only ropes left...
Do not hesitate to to criticize

 

[JackG]

This is looking quite excellent.

Maybe something about the ears, but this is being picky. The lobules look a bit too swollen, the tragus too long (particularly on the 2nd image), while the antitragus could be built up a bit more (thicker) - see diagram below.