The End - Gumrack Airfield - 1943

[smudger1960]

I was recently asked by some friends of mine to repost a piece I did back in 2011 depicting a soldier of the beaten german 6th army at Stalingrad.
The bust is produced by Stormtroopers ( Stu Hale ) and is called Frozen.
I decided to depict my bust at the end of the battle of Stalingrad in 1943,i read about some of the injured germans being airlifted to safety by Junkers 52s from gumrack airfield,i wanted to depict this in my bust where cold and frozen he was waiting hopefully for his pickup.
I added some tears and dirt to the uniform as there was no way I could depict a piece like this just of the parade ground.
I also added a wound bandage to the face to give me the look I was planning for.
It was a really enjoyable piece to do,i cant believe its been 6 years ago I did it.


Brian

 

[Viking Bob]

I've not seen this one before Brian, glad you posted it. Like it a lot, fantastic additions and painting.

 

[billyturnip]

Six years! You're kidding, was really impressed with it then and still am.

 

[smudger1960]

I've not seen this one before Brian, glad you posted it. Like it a lot, fantastic additions and painting.

Many thanks bob for your coments

 

[smudger1960]

Six years! You're kidding, was really impressed with it then and still am.

Yes Roger,hard to believe isn't it,2011

 

[Bournouna]

Brian, when it comes to conversions, you my friend, are the best there is. Great work all around.

Joel

 

[megroot]

It was and its still a great painted figure who tells a story.

Marc

 

[clrsgt]

Brian, This is a true masterpiece. I will be working on a Chosin marine bust for our club's Korean War theme, and I intend to study your photos for help in depicting a cold, tired and determined marine "advancing to the rear".

 

[smudger1960]

Brian, when it comes to conversions, you my friend, are the best there is. Great work all around.



Joel

Many thanks joel,thats very kind of you

 

[smudger1960]

It was and its still a great painted figure who tells a story.



Marc

Many thanks marc

 

[smudger1960]

Brian, This is a true masterpiece. I will be working on a Chosin marine bust for our club's Korean War theme, and I intend to study your photos for help in depicting a cold, tired and determined marine "advancing to the rear".

many thanks my friend,i wish you all the success in your latest project,i'm sure you will do it proud

 

[John Bowery]

Many thanks for reposting as I had not seen it before. Excellent modifications and painting.
Cheers
John

 

[smudger1960]

Many thanks for reposting as I had not seen it before. Excellent modifications and painting.
Cheers
John

Many thanks john

 

[Chris Ribchester]

First time seeing this, the painting and alterations are truly first class , very well done indeed.

Chris

 

[smudger1960]

First time seeing this, the painting and alterations are truly first class , very well done indeed.

Chris

Many thanks chris

 

[Wayneb]

Well done Brian......I've always liked this sculpt........

Wayne

 

[smudger1960]

Well done Brian......I've always liked this sculpt........

Wayne

Many thanks wayne,it's a nice piece and still available I think

 

[phil_h]

Regardless of how long ago you did it, it's still an incredible bit of painting!

Regards,
Phil

 

[smudger1960]

Regardless of how long ago you did it, it's still an incredible bit of painting!

Regards,
Phil

Many thanks phil for your kind words

 

[anstontyke]

stunning work, glad you reposted this brian

tony