Roman Centurion

[Robin]

Hi all.

I have this bust and I am about to start him, I have been after it for so long and I can't resist doing him, believe it or not he cost £5. A friend, John Brewer, saw him at a market and bought him for me.

So I really wanna do him justice, I have a couple of questions,

1, is the feathers on his crest valid all I have seen is a brush type affair, well in the few books I have?

2, I really fancy polishing the helmet so its nice and shiny, can I get away with that too.

Regards

Robin

 

[RobH]

five pounds, I say, five pounds!

What market? Where?

Fraid I can't answer either question! Are u going to try Dr Mike?

Rob

 

[Lou Masses]

In terms of the feathers, I'd have to say ask Dr Mike. As for the polish of the helmet, I would think that if you were trying represent him in some sort of "formal" affair (parade, etc) that would be ok. But obviously in the field, it wouldn't be so pretty.

Good luck it's a nice looking kit.

 

[Roc]

Hey Robin,
I've seen a few illustrations of Centurians with feathers on their crest,And I'm sure that who ever sculpted the figure,had to do some research to back up his sculpture.

I kind of agree with Lou on the polish on the helmet,but I would immagine that since it is a bust on a pedestal that the polish look with be most apropriate.
It is a beautiful figure and I know you will do a fantastic job on it.
Roc.

 

[jitch0t]

Maybe this link can help you but it's in spanish.

 

[johnbrewer]

Rob H it was Scunthorpe market on one of the side stalls. could not believe my eyes when I saw it.

 

[RobH]

I'm not surprised John!

Cheers

Rob

 

[Richard E]

A Fiver , bet you thought it was your birthday Robin.

Personally I'd polish the helmet, always looks better on a bust.

Richard

 

[Roc]

Hey Robin,
How is that Centurian coming along?
I'm confidant you'll do a beautiful job on it.
Please keep us posted on your progress and Would love to see some pics of your work in progress.

Roc.

 

[Robin]

I have just got round to priming this gentleman unfortunatley for me this week ahs been a tad busy at work and home so spare time has been a minimum and I am currently building a Spitfire with my 6 year old son as his first project.

I will begin Sid as he is known in our house this week.

I will let ya know and post pics in my work bench forum

Robin

 

[RobH]

Sid! As in James?

Carry on Cleo!

Rob

 

[Robin]

yup you got it


Robin

 

[johnbrewer]

I can just hear that famous laugh when ever I look at the picture. will you be watching carry on Cleo to do some research?.

 

[Robin]

errr... Probably not , but the face is so like him.


Robin

 

[johnbrewer]

Blimey that was quick