Rosie the Riveter

[khollar]

This is the FeR Miniatures 1/10 bust of Rosie the Riveter. This is a very nice, beautifully sculpted and cast kit.

This is a real change of pace for me, as a non-military subject, but this one had some special significance for me. During the Second World War, my paternal grandparents heeded the call and went to work in a munitions plant making 40mm shells for Bofors guns. My grandfather was a mechanic, and my grandmother set fuses in the shell - dangerous work for sure.

 

[Chris Oldfield]

Excellent work Kurt, & a great reminder that WW2 was indeed total war with all involved.

 

[Scott Sheltz]

Great paintwork!

 

[clrsgt]

Well done Kurt. A fine tribute to your grandparents as well.

 

[sd0324]

Nice work! Really well done.

 

[MoboSchreuder]

Beautiful paintwork

Mobo

 

[misfit151]

First class job Kurt...... Mike

 

[Nap]

Hi Kurt

Great to see you posting and really nicely painted , like the fleshtones and the workwear she's wearing

More importantky a fine tribute to your grandparents ...brave

Why not enter a piece into the class of your choice in our JUNE FOTM comp and also vote in MAY's classes as well

....And enter in Vignettes & Diorama #3 running till 31/01/22

Always good to see the artwork

Thanks for sharing

Look forward to the next

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Cannonball]

Really interesting change of theme with this one Kurt but obviously a very personal one which is reflected in the quality of the finish. Lovely piece.

Neal

 

[Airkid]

Excellent job on this fine bust Kurt. I am reminded of the Norman Rockwell painting, whose subject is a little less delicate than this one, but no less feminine.
My maternal grandmother and my mother both worked in a Royal Ordnance Factory in WW2 - gran in the canteen, and mum making fuses for naval torpedoes. They all did their bit, and my thanks to all of them for doing it!

Phil