Mandan Chief Number 2 - Poste Militaire Bust

[Guy]

Several years ago I sold the first version I did of the old Poste Militaire Mandan Chief to a collector. After watching ebay for a long time one came up for sale and I was able to get this second copy.

The flesh is painted in tube oils and all the rest is in enamels, both Floquil and Humbrol.

The base is by Ken Thomas

[ click on photos below for enlargement ]
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Here are some close-ups without the base.

All comments & critiques are welcomed.


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[Roc]

Good work Guy. I just love those old Poste Militaire figures.


Cheers
Roc

 

[Sambaman]

You are on fire! Nice work Guy! I'm with Roc on this one, these J.R. Lamb busts from Poste Militaire were some of the best pieces ever offered IMHO.

Jay H.
OKC

 

[Franco]

Well done

Looks excellent Guy. Thanks for sending me the link. I am looking forward to your Blood Warrior bust next.

Well done and thanks for sharing - enjoy the rest of the Olympics.

Ciao for now
Franco

 

[Guy]

Roc ~ Jay ~ Franco

Thanks guys for the kind words. I am looking forward to the Blood Warrior bust next.

Here are a few more photos with a blue background.

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[rusty nail]

Nice work guy!

 

[Guy]

Thanks Rusty. I appreciate the feedback.

 

[tonydawe]

Great work on a classic bust Guy.

Haven't seen this one for a long time.

The pics with the blue background certainly make it easier to see all the good work you've done of this one.

Cheers

 

[mario]

Hello Guy

Fantastic work my friend.I especially liked warpaint and top hat effects.
The busts from Poste Militaire are the best.

Warm regards
Mario

 

[Guy]

Thanks Tony & Mario. I appreciate the feedback. You have to go a long way to beat the Poste Militaire Indian busts.

 

[Christos]

Very good work Guy on one of my favourite busts!
christos

 

[John Belcher]

Hi Guy,Great work on a classic.Like the way you have painted him,especially the face.
Kind regards John

 

[Marcel]

You did a fantastic paintjob on this bust Guy, he is almost coming alive.

 

[Mark S]

Beautiful painting on a classic,Guy.
Well done~the pics with the blue background work best I reckon.

 

[Guy]

Christos ~ John ~ Marcel ~ Mark

Thanks for the kind words and feedback guys. Much appreciated.
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[IIICorps]

...I just love those old Poste Militaire figures...

Ditto. All are classics. I love 'em.

 

[theseeker]

Guy,

Exceptional painting! You made this bust come to life.

Rocky

 

[megroot]

Absolutely stunning work.
I really like him. And i like the blue background to. It is more comfortable for the eyes.
Excellent work.

marc

 

[abbo]

Great painting Guy
these poste militaire busts set the bar for others to follow...............they still have some catching up to do IMHO
Martin

 

[John Bowery]

Guy,
Just beautiful work and stands out nicely. You should do an SBS on how to do the war paint on skin.
Cheers
John