New bust MichealMiniatures

[Ben-nl]

Hello,

This is my first time at planetFigure.

I'm glad to write a little review of a new bust produced by http://www.michaelminiatures.com
Mexican Emperor Maximilian Imperial Palace Guard Officer 1865-1867
1/10 scale resin bust.

My english is not so good. I hope that the posted photos saying enough. The bust is sculpted by Paul Deheleanu and painted by myself. The casting is very nice and contents 5 parts: 1 body and 4 (very) little parts.

I hope we have a nice time at planetFigure.
Thanks, and let me know your comments!

Ben

 

[Sambaman]

What a beautiful piece! At the top of my wish list for sure. Thanks for posting, and the reference photos are invaluable. I'm saving those for later!

Jay H.
OKc

 

[Tommi]

Firstly welcome to the planet Ben and second what a wonderful piece, the casting looks great as does your painting, I am looking forward to seeing much more of your work here on the Planet
Cheers
Tommi

 

[Nap]

Mexican Bust

Hi Ben,
Welcome indeed to the planet , thanks for posting the pics I have seen this on Michael Roberts site , its a cracker , especially the snake and eagle really fine casting , great details on the helmet as well .
Great references you have provided , I have a question regarding the lace on the jacket , it looks quite flat , is it like this on the original jacket ...when I paint this I will probably not use metallics but use the method described in Historical Miniatures magazine No 54 page 4 (by Lou Masses) .
Do you paint in oils or acrylics or enamels ? ...like the eyes and the beard nicely done .
For those in UK this is due to be distributed by Steve Kirtley from skminiatures and he should be getting them soon . (www.skminiatures.co.uk)

Keep posting Ben

Nap

 

[JoseJarque]

A work fantastic, its very nice

 

[megroot]

absolutely awesome sculpting and painting.
Welcome to the planet and i hope to see more work of these artistic hands with putty and the painting.

Marc

 

[tonydawe]

Hi Ben,

Welcome to Planet Figure, and congratulations on such a superbly sculpted bust. It is a true work of art. I enjoyed looking at the SBS pics as it was being sculpted and the finished piece is superb.

 

[Ben-nl]

Hello napoleonpeart,

Thanks for all the comments.
The silver lace on his jacket is quite flat. It is more a "painting guide".
I had painted the bust with Humbrol enamels and the helmet with silver and gold from Hobby line.
Ben

 

[Nap]

New Bust

Ben ,
Thanks for the details , have you any pictures of the jacket with close up details of the lace ...this one is on my hit list . I like the colour you have done the jacket in , any idea what the colour is nearest to ..poss Cadmium Dark Red .

Thank again

Nap

 

[Kirtles]

Just a quick note to say that I will be stocking this bust v. soon.

www.skminiatures.co.uk either contact me there at my website or via this thread/Private Message.

Steve

 

[garyjd]

VERY VERY nice. ~Gary