Completed Letter to an Unknown Soldier

[Sven]

Very, very promising start. Looking forward to see the completed bust!

 

[MalcC]

I don't like wgen pieces break, but at this point i am happy i can build up some stuff with greenstuff or Magic sculpt.

My fault though, I should've studied the best way to remove it before, just clipping away willy nilly.
Having arthritis in both hands doesn't help either.

Malc

 

[MarquisMini]

My fault though, I should've studied the best way to remove it before, just clipping away willy nilly.
Having arthritis in both hands doesn't help either.

Malc

I am sure you will do a grest job at fixing it, no doubt.

 

[Nap]

Hi Malc

This is developing into a cracking piece , well done on the strap ( nice one NRG ...what PF is all about )

This is the other piece ...well worth following as well
https://www.planetfigure.com/posts/1406568/

Remember ...no figure painting when you have a wallpaper brush close to you !

Look forward to seeing more

Have fun

Nap

 

[NigelR]

Lovely work! That is looking really good so far....

 

[snik]

very good work with the skin tones!!! great blenting very smooth result!!! bravo!!!

 

[MalcC]

Thank you for your comments.

Fingers crossed I'll be able to start posting photos again from tomorrow.
The wooden base has been prepared using my new drill press for the first time, so at least I know he'll be straight.
I've been researching the uniform while working on the Continental Infantryman.
So, I'm ready to start adding the paint.

Malc

 

[Nap]

Look forward to any of your updates ....

And a new drill as well

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[MalcC]

Look forward to any of your updates ....

And a new drill as well

Happy benchtime

Nap

Yes, it's a big piece of kit, but makes life easier than drilling by hand, which I could never get straight.
Apart from that I love power tools.

Malc

 

[Steve Ski]

Superb facial work, Malc!

 

[KenBoyle]

Great work Malc!

Cheers,
Ken

 

[BRAN]

I love this bust. It seems very difficult to do, especially after seeing John Chan's version, but I'm sure you will give us an excellent version too !!

 

[MalcC]

Superb facial work, Malc!

Great work Malc!

Cheers,
Ken

I love this bust. It seems very difficult to do, especially after seeing John Chan's version, but I'm sure you will give us an excellent version too !!

Thanks Guys, much appreciated.

Malc

 

[MalcC]

Finally a small update.

I've finished replacing the helmet strap with some foil (thanks to NRG) and some Magic-Sculpt.




Malc

 

[Briggsy]

That's looking good mate, wouldn't know it was a replacement. Looking forward to the body work.

Cheers Simon

 

[NigelR]

Very nice detail work on the strap.

 

[MalcC]

That's looking good mate, wouldn't know it was a replacement. Looking forward to the body work.

Cheers Simon

Thanks Simon, I'm looking forward to the bodywork too, and I've just come across a set of AK british WW1 uniform colours in my collection.
Think they'll come in useful.
This morning I've painted the bottom of the bust ready to secure to the base, ready for painting.

Malc

 

[Briggsy]

Now that sounds like a man with too.many paints if you can just discover a set you didn't know you had! Looking forward to seeing he results.

Cheers Simon

 

[MalcC]

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Now that sounds like a man with too.many paints if you can just discover a set you didn't know you had! Looking forward to seeing he results.

Cheers Simon

, guilty as charged, . I have far too many paints.

Malc

 

[MalcC]

I made a start on the uniform, using the AK WW1 uniform set.
I've use NMM for the brass work, then used a little brass to add for effect, then applied a coat of satin Varnish.

The photo is of the statue, that the bust was based on.


Please click on the thumbnail for a larger image.

Malc