Soviet Lieutenant, Red Army 1942

[JackG]

This was a generic resin bust from Nocturna Models in 1/12 scale. Clothes were made from Green Stuff and Apoxie Sculpt putties. Hair was created from viscose fiber material.

regards,
Jack

 

[KenBoyle]

Wow, beautifully done Jack! The hair is a really novel idea. The face is amazing and she is so life like as to be scary.

Well done,
Ken

 

[red tom]

Like it.

 

[captfue]

Great work

 

[JackG]

Thank you Ken, red tom, and captfue - glad to see the comments.

regards,
Jack

 

[KuK_Grenadier]

I saw this first on missing-lynx.
Wonderful and lifelike painting. The hair ist a great idea.

 

[Nap]

Jack

That is really good ...nice work all over good painting as well

Can we see the back view of her hair style please ...looks good

Thanks for sharing

Nap

 

[fogie]

Genius !!!

 

[JackG]

Thank you Christian, Nap, and fogie.

As requested, here are some shots of her from the back:



The hair material was applied with white craft glue. Downside is the glue dries somewhat glossy, and also turns the hair darker. Is there a better product, I don't know, but the usual method of application of the viscose is to apply it so the glued sections are hidden underneath the hair itself. See youtube tutorial here for an idea on how the hair is built up in sections:


I also added hair so it was hanging down from inside the pilotka cap. The 'wild' look before adding the braids, which were made separately:




Hair was then tied back in two pony tails, those were chopped off and the braids glued in place. These were actual braids, created after studying a few videos on the dutch style. Pipe wrench is there just to hold it because both hands are required to do the braiding.

I suppose if I was adventuresome enough, could have tried to braid the hair right on her scalp, but Renata Jansen (Painting-The-Clouds) suggested making the braids separate, so I ran with that. Btw, her work is what inspired me to try the viscose hair material.

regards,
Jack

 

[KenBoyle]

Thank you Christian, Nap, and fogie.
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The hair material was applied with white craft glue. Downside is the glue dries somewhat glossy, and also turns the hair darker. Is there a better product, I don't know, but the usual method of application of the viscose is to apply it so the glued sections are hidden underneath the hair itself. See youtube tutorial here for an idea on how the hair is built up in sections:
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regards,
Jack

Jack,

This is impressive work.

By the way, I used to use white craft glue for several things but switched to "Mod Podge Matte glue/sealer". You use it just like white glue and it has the same consistency, but it dries clear and totally matte . It comes in a jar and I apply it with an old brush. It is my go to glue/sealer for adding grass or anything else to groundwork on my figure bases.

I'm not sure of availability in Canada. In the US it's available at any craft store and also on Amazon.com, among other places. Has been around forever.

Ken

 

[JackG]

Thanks Ken. Just did some checking and can find mod podge in a variety of Canadian sources, Walmart, Michaels and Amazon. Will have to keep that one in mind next time around.

regards,
Jack

 

[KenBoyle]

Thanks Ken. Just did some checking and can find mod podge in a variety of Canadian sources, Walmart, Michaels and Amazon. Will have to keep that one in mind next time around.

regards,
Jack

Jack,
Should have mentioned. Just make sure you get the Matte version as it also comes in an "Original" version that dries glossy.

Ken