Staff Sergeant 25th Inf Div Vietnam (MMM Bust)

[arj]

Hi Folks,
This is my second item this year, and I'm back to a bust. It's the second of the Vietnam set from MMM and is another very good likeness from Pavol (Offo). Once again I had fun trying to follow stills from the film 'Platoon'.
Paints are acrylics for the torso and bandana, while the face and hair are oils over acrylics/enamels.

And for comparison, both busts together:-


Cheers,
Andrew

 

[Ferris]

That's one scarred face, but very recognizable!
I like the subtle contrast between the different greens Andrew. I think you got the uniform colour just right as well.

Cheers,
Adrian

 

[tonydawe]

Very nicely done Andrew. Very recognisable characters brought to life by your brush.

 

[billyturnip]

Very nice indeed Andrew.

 

[arj]

Adrian, Tony, Roger,

Many thanks for looking and for all your nice comments.

Cheers,
Andrew

 

[Bongolo67]

Excellent, Andrew!
Are you going to paint Chris Taylor as well?
Cheers
Ulf

 

[swralph]

Lovely painting Andrew.

 

[arj]

Excellent, Andrew!
Are you going to paint Chris Taylor as well?
Cheers
Ulf

Hi Ulf,
Many thanks for your kind comment.
I probably won't be painting a Taylor bust. When I bought the Elias and Barnes busts I was particularly impressed by the likenesses achieved in the faces. Unfortunately, I just couldn't see Charlie Sheen in the face of the third in the set. It's a pity because the overall sculpt is excellent. Maybe I'm due a visit to Specsavers.

Cheers,
Andrew

 

[arj]

Lovely painting Andrew.

Thanks for the kind comment Ralph.

Cheers,
Andrew

 

[Bongolo67]

Unfortunately, I just couldn't see Charlie Sheen in the face of the third in the set.

Ah, I see.
Well, do you know, that there is an alternative product you could consider? The bust of Taylor by M.A.I.M. is really recognisable, I think.
Regarding sculpting and casting quality I can really recommend it.

Cheers

Ulf

 

[Old Pete]

I think what is wrong with the Taylor bust is the jaw is too square I was going to alter mine but did,nt want to spoil it but I may do it yet
George

 

[arj]

I think you're right George about the square jaw. For comparison:-

and the man himself:-

I'll let you decide for yourselves, but I think I'll pass on both as Taylor.
However, as a generic US soldier in Vietnam, the MMM bust would be my choice.

Cheers,
Andrew