WIP Special Naval Landing Force flag bearer, WW2

valiant · May 22, 2020

Hi guys,

Some initial pics of my latest 120mm figure. A Japanese Special Naval Landing Force flag bearer, in my usual Milliput over a wire armature. Head will be used as a dolly for a new face, etc. Flag done in Milliput over a foil core with wire pole. Puttees in masking tape, trousers done and hands in Milliput over fuse wire, so far.

Thanks for looking,

Steve

Chris Oldfield · May 22, 2020

Hi Steve,

Another masterwork in the making here - I like how you’ve done the flag.

KTF!

valiant · May 22, 2020

Cheers Chris - the flag took some working out, but I got there in the end!!

KOKO!

Nap · May 23, 2020

Hi Steve

Great to see the putty being pushed and a interesting subject as well

There's a good Osprey book on these forces with a picture of a group coming ashore one carrying a flag ...sure you've probably seen the book

Look forward to more

Happy sculpting

Stay safe

Nap

valiant · May 30, 2020

Hi Guys, some progress pics of this afternoon's session. Tunic added, minus lapels, atm, then on to head and helmet, prior to adding equipment. 120mm scale, in Milliput over wire armature.

KenBoyle · May 30, 2020

Very nice sculpting Steve! Looks to be a great figure.

Cheers,
Ken

valiant · May 30, 2020

Thanks Ken! Its coming together slowly!!

Nap · May 31, 2020

Hi Steve

Dashed good putty pushing there , really coming together now

Looking forward to seeing the head features ...and the painting !

Just noticed you've put the design on the flag ...WOW !! ....that's thin rolling !

Happy benchtime

Nap

valiant · May 31, 2020

Thanks Kev - the design is applied with a tool onto rolled Milliput - just a steady hand.....

Fransab · May 31, 2020

Hi Steve!

Fantastic work until now, one of my favourite subjects and scale because there aren't in the market many figures about this army and period of the history.
Will be for commercial purpose? I hope so.

Cheers

Francisco

valiant · May 31, 2020

Hi Francisco - thanks for your kind words. I would like it to become commercial, I am sculpting it in sections with that in mind. We shall have to hope that one of the manufacturers sees it!

Chris Oldfield · May 31, 2020

Great work Steve, I’d like to see it released as a commercial piece too because it’s a unique subject.

valiant · May 31, 2020

Thanks Chris - keep your fingers crossed that it strikes a chord with someone!!

KTF, mate!

valiant · Jun 5, 2020

Hi folks,

Further work on my 120mm Japanese Special Naval Landing Force flag bearer. Helmet and ammo pouches roughed out, detailing later when everything's cured...

Chris Oldfield · Jun 5, 2020

Like the way the ammo pouches are going so far Steve, & it looks to me as though you’ve modelled the feet into those split-toed boots the Japanese Army used to wear. Excellent features, I like the way this is coming together.

KTF & KOKO!

valiant · Jun 5, 2020

Cheers Chris, yes, Ive made the boots into Tabi - split toed pumps! According to research, they were issued to be used off duty, but became favoured when landing on the islands in the Pacific. I suppose being canvas and rubber, theyd dry quicker than leather. Just been shaping up the helmet,so lots of sanding and filing still to be done!

KTF, mate,

Nap · Jun 6, 2020

Hi Steve

Thanks for the update , this is very commercial IMO so hope someone does pick it up for you

As always good to see how it progresses , good references obviously ..like the footwork

Look forward to seeing more

Happy sculpting/sanding/filing

Nap

Blind Pew · Jun 13, 2020

A fascinating and rare subject, I have been enjoying this thread. Quality stuff there as well mate.

valiant · Jun 13, 2020

Thanks for the comments, chaps -hopefully some more progress pics later....

valiant · Jun 13, 2020

On the home straight with my 120mm Japanese Special Naval Landing Force flag bearer. Some insignia to add and a slung Arisaka 38 rifle, plus adding buttons, etc, then on to a general tidy up...