WIP Critique Sgt 1 R.T.R. Egypt 1949

[Helm]

Cheers Carl not sure what Dad'll think about me using German beige on him

Steve

 

[billyturnip]

He's coming along well now Steve. Keep it up.

Roger.

 

[Helm]

Cheers Rog

 

[diamond cutter]

Hi Steve
Cool bust and a great tribute to your Dad!
Who is casting these for you mate?
Cheers
Pete

 

[Helm]

thanks Pete Steve Readdie sculpt and cast them

Steve

 

[Nap]

Hi Guys ,

I have this on my bench ..its a cracker , I really like the simplicity of the piece , really lifelike as well , great casting quality with some fine details both by Mr Steve Readdie

German Beige ....Arghhh ...must get a bottle of this !!!!!!

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[Helm]

Any similar will do Kev it's basically what my avatar is wearing

Steve

 

[Nap]

Hi Guys ,

I have this on my bench ..its a cracker , I really like the simplicity of the piece , really lifelike as well , great casting quality with some fine details both by Mr Steve Readdie



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This is now under the brushes , working on it (fleshwork) before I go mad packing boxes to move ...I need the taste of Acrylics!!!!! ..still a great sculpt .

The epaulette flash is an interesting subject , Steve has quoted the Corps colours but I have a feeling that each Regt had individual colours ..perhaps others might shed some light on this thought ??

In 1918 these were the colours for the 26 Bn's (Ref Regiment magazine)

I think nowadays they were individual coloured lanyards ..thats if the government hasn't reduced the forces again!!!!

Hope to see more on this from Steve as well .

 

[Helm]

Sorry Kev perhaps I muddied the waters here those are the colours of 1 RTR ( and any other Royal Tank Regt) the tankies come under the Armoured Corp now a days as they did during WWII etc. They only wear a black (I think) lanyard on detached duties unlike a lot of Regts/Corps which wear them as the norm. Hope this clarifies it a bit. Looking forward to see your work on this one mate
Steve

 

[Helm]

First fully finished version based and name plated, bit disappointed with the name plate appears my printer isn't man enough for the job in this case. Ignore the dust it must have been a bit close to some drilling I was doing As always any comments welcome
Steve

 

[billyturnip]

You've done a real good job of him Steve, well done mate.

Roger.

 

[housecarl]

Looks excellent Steve.
Carl.

 

[Wings5797]

Great work Steve'
You have done Dad proud Mate.
I really like this, sculpt and brush skills top notch.
Cheers
Keith

 

[Helm]

Rog,Carl and Keith thank you all very much I will add the other 2 as I go along. The acid test is what the family think

Steve

 

[Ron Tamburrini]

You are getting better Steve a bit more contrast and you are on your way.
Nice to see you fixed the eyes.

Ron

 

[Helm]

Thanks Ron coming from you that's a bit of an accolade alright Carl's forever bollocking me about contrasts (along with every one else) You can't all be wrong

Steve

 

[Ron Tamburrini]

Thanks Ron coming from you that's a bit of an accolade alright Carl's forever bollocking me about contrasts (along with every one else) You can't all be wrong

Steve

Thanks Ron coming from you that's a bit of an accolade alright Carl's forever bollocking me about contrasts (along with every one else) You can't all be wrong

Steve

You know i mean well Steve .
See you have the same lousy selection of funnies as me

 

[Helm]

Yeah no worries Ron taken in the spirit of constructive criticism of course mate * insert thumbs up smiley here*

Steve

 

[Nap]

Hi Steve ,

Nice piece , like the fleshwork ...how did you deal with the teeth ........ I was going to slightly dull the teeth down ....???

Nice work on the shirt , at the moment mine is full of shadows...nearly finished the flesh ..then knocked the tip of the nose!!!!!! , will relook at the 5 o'clock shadow again .......

I will post something with pics soon

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[Nap]

Hi Steve ,

Ooops

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