WIP Critique Tibetan Militia 1904

[Robert Jan de Wit]

Hello all,

Here is my latest sculpt, an Tibetan Militiaman at the battle of Guru 1904.
http://burnpit.legion.org/2011/03/battle-guru-british-forces-win-battle-roof-world

based on a drawing of Rick Scollins.

Sculpting is done with various putties: AB, MS an Duro.
Details with copperwire, lead foil and evergreen plastics.
Head is from Hornet, hands, weapoens and powderhorn from the spare box.

Groundwork is done with MagicSculpt, sand and small pebbles, already primed black.

all the best,
Robert Jan

 

[Steve]

This is pretty dern cool; can you give us a bit of background on this battle? 1904 Tibet and matchlocks? Fascinating!

 

[Steve]

I researched this myself. What a fascinating episode. More belligerent pushing by the Crown, met by determined but hopeless resistance by the brave but miserably armed and led Tibetans. There was a battle fought at 19,000 feet and won by Gurkhas climbing a sheer cliff to flank the defenders, though not the battle this figure is from. Thanks for bringing this episode to my attention!

 

[marius'mules]

Very interesing subject, and very nice sculpting as well.

 

[Robert Jan de Wit]

Thanks guys!

greets,
RJ

 

[housecarl]

Looking great Robert, and a bit different.
Carl.

 

[gordy]

Fascinating history, excellent sculpt Robert

 

[Dan Morton]

Great stuff!! Super sculpting and thanks for the history lesson!

All the best,
Dan

 

[sarouman]

Hello Robert
Finally a quite different issue expect the painting to complete my view of this job

Cheers
Alexandros

 

[Jamie Stokes]

Looks great so far, looking forward to seeing it painted up!

Cheers

 

[Robert Jan de Wit]

Thank you very much guys!
Started painting today.

greets,
RJ

 

[Ferris]

Very cool sculpt Robert Jan!

Cheers,
Adrian

 

[megroot]

GReat work Rober Jan.
Thanks for bringing this forgotten history to attention.

marc

 

[Robert Jan de Wit]

Thank you Marc and Adrian.

greets,
RJ

 

[Marcel]

Great looking figure Robert jan!

Groeten,
Marcel.