Nothing to do with the Two Ronnies

[Wings5797]

Hi Folks ,
Here is a shot of a bronzed bust I have just done for and of my Mate Colesey for his 70th Birthday.
It depicts Him in the ceremonial uniform of the Devon and Cornwall Constabulary in the late 60’s. It was copied from a photograph of him on ceremonial duty in London. I like this uniform because it is a direct copy of the Victorian version……right down to the famous snake belt. Additionally he looks as though he is out to collar The Phantom Raspberry Blower of Old London Town.
I hope that you like it too.
All the very best for 2015 Guys,
Keith

 

[Dan Morton]

Well done Keith - More photos please!

All the best,
Dan

 

[Wings5797]

Many thanks Dan,
There isn't too much more to show but here are a couple of other shots.
Cheers,
Keith

 

[Nap]

Nice one Keith ....it certainly had that Victorian look ...nice thing to do mate

Thanks for sharing

Nap

 

[Wings5797]

Thank you Kevin,
The photo I used was not great but the uniform with the high collar, snake clasp on the belt and his full set of whiskers really looked Victorian.
Cheers Mate,
Keith

 

[Tubby-Nuts2]

Keith.
Are you quite sure this is not connected to the 'Phantom Raspberry Blower'. ? Your title did tickle me pink.
http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=the phantom raspberry blower two ronnies&qpvt=the phantom raspberry blower two ronnies&FORM=VDRE#view=detail&mid=B55F90DCA0E08149C387B55F90DCA0E08149C387

However, I really do like this work! Very well done!

Mark

 

[Wings5797]

Cheers Mark,
You can imagine the ribbing I gave him when I first saw the picture. I thought that it was one of those photo stands where you put your head in a hole.
Thanks mate,
Keith

 

[Helm]

Looks great Keith is it cold cast or actual bronze ?
Steve

 

[Wings5797]

Looks great Keith is it cold cast or actual bronze ?
Steve

Hi Steve,
Sorry to disappoint Mate but it's resin with a base of Halfords grey primer followed by matt black with Humbrol gold 54 highlights then a fine dusting of matt black. When completely dry buff it up to give it a a well handled look.
Too simple to be true but I think it works quite well.
Thank for you kind comment Steve.
Keith

 

[Helm]

Looks very well Keith fooled me.... not that it's hard like
Steve

 

[billyturnip]

Very nice keith, he definitely looks the Victorian copper.

Roger.

 

[Wings5797]

Thanks Roger,
I am sure that at the time PC Colesy thought he was a closet hippie but nobody will let him get away with that.
As you say he is the 19th century rozzer.
Keith