Nutsplanet`s new release 'U.S 101 AIRBONE'

[Martin64]

no that's the censor going overboard with the white fluid to get rid of unit markings as the same colour is all over the left sleeves to get rid of the unit patch

Oh - these .... censors!!! Next time I will enlarge my reference pics before posting
Here is another one

Comment says:
The photo above shows the aid kit in wear, tied to the top of a helmet net-this is among the earliest known photos showing this practice. It was taken in Normandy near Chateau Colombieres in June, 1944. The trooper, whose helmet was also painted with the white Geneva Cross of the 326th Airborne Medical Company, was S/Sgt John "Woody" Woodrich.

Cheers, Martin

 

[montythefirst]

Oh - these .... censors!!! Next time I will enlarge my reference pics before posting
Here is another one
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Comment says:
The photo above shows the aid kit in wear, tied to the top of a helmet net-this is among the earliest known photos showing this practice. It was taken in Normandy near Chateau Colombieres in June, 1944. The trooper, whose helmet was also painted with the white Geneva Cross of the 326th Airborne Medical Company, was S/Sgt John "Woody" Woodrich.

Cheers, Martin

yeah they loved the white/black pens them guys, nice picture

 

[YongA01]

Salute to the young sculptor ! Definitely one of the best US WW2 bust for certain !
Excellent job JS.....

 

[Sturm Grenadier]

A really great looking bust, with excellent details. Waiting to see the box art painted. Regards, SG

 

[MalcC]

Not really my era, but with the quality of this piece I could be sorely tempted.
Another winner from Nuts Planet.


Malc

 

[Gra30]

LOL! If I "ever served"?! Perhaps you would be better ASKING that instead of ass/u/me. Last time I checked I served 23 years and 17 days. Just saying...

If photographs were checked, you would see it was not worn on the helmet at Normandy. At least none that I have seen. If this is in fact based on Hollywood, then cool. Roll with it

So are we NOT supposed to say anything when mistakes are made? Do I NOT have that right? Damn...what has happened to pF during my vacation? Whatever...

Jim Patrick

Jim, I wasn't out to take away your opinion, all I meant was a lot of exceptions are made in the forces as you know, it looks like we both did the same length.
Of course you can post your views I didn't say otherwise, I only suggested unless we have seen every picture it is possible and I was defending a fantastic bust that's all
Best wishes

 

[JasonB]

LEEEEEEEEEEEEGS!!!!

 

[Nap]

This is the best site out there for reference on the 101st airborne in WWII.

http://www.101airborneww2.com/uniforms.html

Jim Patrick

Great link Jim

Nap

 

[Mat Lambert]

Holy cow this is a fantastic sculpt. Could be my first bust ever. The likeness is 100%.
Would be soooo great if some legs could be sculpted for it too.

 

[gothicgeek]

Very nice indeed!

 

[Drenth]

Dick winters!! Full of inspiration! Very impressiv! Love band of brothers and espacially damian walters! Mire than great work!!!

 

[smudger1960]

I will have to have one of these,the likeness to Damien lewis is very very good,this will be a very popular piece I feel,10/10

Brian

 

[kiwi45]

Fantastic sculpt, definitely a must have. Well done to all involved.
Les

 

[bigtodd]

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!

I have to have 3 of these Immediately !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Jim Patrick]

You guys realize you're posting pictures from Holland right?

Jim Patrick

 

[Jim Patrick]

Anyway, it wasn't my intention to stir up a s@&t storm. Just pointing out a very common mistake that photographic evidence proves otherwise. If Hollywood is the basis, then title it as such. But if you call it a historical piece, then expect this. By the way, I didn't point out inaccuracies with the patch did I? It's a modern patch. AGAIN, it's a nice looking bust. Enjoy...

Jim Patrick

 

[Mat Lambert]

Anyway, it wasn't my intention to stir up a s@&t storm. Just pointing out a very common mistake that photographic evidence proves otherwise. If Hollywood is the basis, then title it as such. But if you call it a historical piece, then expect this. By the way, I didn't point out inaccuracies with the patch did I? It's a modern patch. AGAIN, it's a nice looking bust. Enjoy...

Jim Patrick

The irony is that Damian Lewis doesn't even wear the patch on his helmet in BoB - so leaving it off would make the bust more accurate to both the film version and historical dress during Normandy.

Would be Interested to know more about the alternative head that is mentioned??

Cheers
Mat

 

[Barke02]

Jim, it is an M-1942, not a M-1943 as worn in Holland.

Enough of this , let's drink beer now!

Cheers,
Jon.

 

[storm_zh]

Another fantastic piece from Nutsplanet having high quality sculpt, much character likeness and superb details. Really impressive!!

 

[Steve Ski]

The sculpt is so incredibly well done I would have thought it was a 3D printing rendition, way too accurate on the face. Hats off to the sculptor, one heck of a talented man!!

Cheers, Ski.