Completed Sgt, 6th Inniskilling Dragoon’s, 1901.

[Cannonball]

I’ve made a start on this 1/9 bust from Mick’s Mick’s of a Sergeant 6th Inniskilling Dragoon’s during the 2nd Boer War. If memory serves me right I think this was the first offering from Mick in this range ( I could be wrong) and it’s a super piece. There’s lots of detail in the sculpting by Offo and a cracking face to get stuck into with the brushes. So far I’ve done most of the face in oils, save for the eyes and hair/moustache and just started on the tunic in oils, which are still wet.

Thanks for looking,

Neal.

 

[Viking Bob]

You are right, this was the first bust in the range.
Nice start to this one Neal, enjoy as it's a stunning piece. Love seeing your take on this.
Regards

 

[Grod]

Great start Neal.
Gordon

 

[misfit151]

Cracking start Neal....,....Mike

 

[Cannonball]

You are right, this was the first bust in the range.
Nice start to this one Neal, enjoy as it's a stunning piece. Love seeing your take on this.
Regards

Thanks Bob. I had a look back at yours and Mick’s threads on it as a point of reference and hopefully I’ll do it justice.

Neal

 

[Cannonball]

Great start Neal.
Gordon

Thanks Gordon.

Neal.

 

[Cannonball]

Cracking start Neal....,....Mike

Thanks a lot Mike.

Neal.

 

[mick3272]

Hi Neal.
You and Bob are correct this was the first, and there are only a few left I only have one and Stu @ stormtroopers has a couple.
The face is great a nice sun burnt look, nice one will be following.
Will be following as always.
Mick.

 

[Cannonball]

Hi Neal.
You and Bob are correct this was the first, and there are only a few left I only have one and Stu @ stormtroopers has a couple.
The face is great a nice sun burnt look, nice one will be following.
Will be following as always.
Mick.

Thanks for the comments Mick. Another top figure to work on.

Neal.

 

[Cannonball]

Some more progress on this. I’ve painted the bandolier and haversack in oils and just need to sort the buckles/buttons etc. Done the eyes and hair and made a start on the rank insignia.

 

[Nap]

Hi Neal

That's great colouring on the uniform , the rest looks good ...like the way you have done the seams

Arm badges look spot on as well

Following with interest

Nap

 

[Viking Bob]

Great looking painting Neal. The bandolier looks very good.

 

[Cannonball]

Hi Neal

That's great colouring on the uniform , the rest looks good ...like the way you have done the seams

Arm badges look spot on as well

Following with interest

Nap

Thanks Nap. I went back at the highs on the tunic after the first set of pictures and it’s given it a more worn and coarser look I think, more by luck than good judgement I hasten to add. The castle sleeve badge has had just one coat of Darkstar Baroque over a black base but it gives off a look of something that’s had a wash or two of black applied so I might just give it a slight touch here and there with either the Darkstar Pewter or silver oil paint to pick out some highs.

Neal

 

[Cannonball]

Great looking painting Neal. The bandolier looks very good.

Thanks Bob, it’s really appreciated. The oil was still a little wet on the bandolier when I took the photos so it may well dull down a little but overall I’m pleased with how it’s coming along.

Neal

 

[Cannonball]

Getting towards the end with this one now. Helmet added and chin strap to finish in oils. Water bottle undercoated ready for oils and carbine added. A little bit of tidying up round the rank chevrons needed and I’ll be able to call it finished.

 

[KenBoyle]

Beautiful work Neal! This is a great bust and you certainly did it justice. I especially love the leather work.

Cheers,
Ken

 

[smudger1960]

Very good piece of work neil

 

[mick3272]

Excellent,Love the burnt look on the face and the whole thing is coming together a treat.
Nice work.
Mick
Ps When is Theo posting?

 

[Nap]

Hi Neal

That's got to be one of the best versions I have seen the effects on the uniform has worked really well and the leather bandolier is particulaly well shown

I have mine primed but it's coming out hen we have moved early August

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Viking Bob]

Nearly there with this fine painted bust and looking good. Well done on this one Neal.