WIP "Tommy"

[Wings5797]

Indeed Keith ..but revenge will be mine!

As for the head that from an Ellies the Marine Bombardier ....a future project that will be converted even more

Happy days

Nap

A nod's as good as a wink Mate

 

[swralph]

It always gets me how much of a mess a figure looks at this stage.

 

[Nap]

It always gets me how much of a mess a figure looks at this stage.

Fear not it looks messier now I have nearly finished the other uniform colour !

I know what you mean ...when I paint it seems to all of a sudden come together ...

Hopefully

Thanks for looking in Ralph

Nap

 

[Jimbo]

Thumbs up mate!

 

[Nap]

Thumbs up mate!

Nap

PS Guys ......El Jimbo also removed my sculpted thumb ...the cad!

 

[Viking Bob]

Coming along nicely Kev, will we see this next weekend?

 

[Nap]

Coming along nicely Kev, will we see this next weekend?

Cheers Bob

That's the "hope" ...no nameplate though!

Steve will have his version there I think !

Look forward to seeing you

Nap

 

[Nap]

Hi Guys

Yes it's that time again ..update with iPad piccys

All tunics done , sash , stripes ( red backing a lot redder! ) , shoulder chain on main resin , leatherwork complete , working on buckles , good conduct stripes

Still to put tge blue backing onto the chains on shoulder ..bugger !

Really pushing this for BC ..it will be there ..whaever state it's in ...unfinished or finished !

Looking forward to getting to the faces and the turban

Leatherwork is a worn look

Thanks for looking in

Nap

......cue the iffy pics ....

 

[mick3272]

Hi Kev.
Looking very nice.
Good to see you have done your homework on the GC Stripes.
Great.
Mick

 

[Nap]

Cheers Mick

Looks so mch better in real life !

Medal ribbons now painted , GC stripes done , Rank and rough rider badge done , blue backing on shoulder chains, all buttons done , buckles are done ....

Quite a productive couple of hours

I am getting there ....just not quick enough !!

Thanks for looking in

Nap

 

[Viking Bob]

Look forward to seeing this one up close. LOL

 

[mick3272]

Cheers Mick

Looks so mch better in real life !

Medal ribbons now painted , GC stripes done , Rank and rough rider badge done , blue backing on shoulder chains, all buttons done , buckles are done ....

Quite a productive couple of hours

I am getting there ....just not quick enough !!

Thanks for looking in

Nap

Couple of hours?
That would have taken me all day at least.

Enjoy your show I will be thinking of you all. over my coffee & Brandy solo.
Mick

 

[Nap]

Hi Guys

Dodgy picture time

To do ....

Highlight the shirt cuffs a bit , fleshwork

Scarf and Turban

Indians fleshwork

Base

Finished!

Off to paint

Nap

 

[Jimbo]

Ere Kev!!!.....Wot's up wiv hiz Aand???

Jimmy Mcputty

 

[swralph]

Coming along real nicely Nap.

Quite a productive couple of hours
I am getting there ....just not quick enough !!

Slowcoach,would have took me about 5 minutes.

 

[Nap]

Ere Kev!!!.....Wot's up wiv hiz Aand???

Jimmy Mcputty

Dear Mr McPutty




Hi Ralph

Sorry bit slow but harder with my other hand doing the hoovering as well

Thanks for looking in guys..even you Mr Mcm

 

[mick3272]

Dear Mr McPutty

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Hi Ralph

Sorry bit slow but harder with my other hand doing the hoovering as well

Thanks for looking in guys..even you Mr Mcm

How in buggery did ET get involved with Tommy?

Mick

 

[Nap]

Hi Guys

I gave a bloody migraine from hell do stopping work on this ...going to say it will not be at BC ..don't want to rush it and spoil tge result

Here is where I am at the moment

Main resin all done apart from the scarf from the turban

Head now like this



And NO!!..it's not this slendid chappie


Off to lay down in a very dark room

Nap

 

[Wings5797]

Great progress Kevin.
It's really coming on a treat.
All the best
Keith

 

[Nap]

Cheers Keith

Sorry about the rubbish pictures

No painting today off to stay with daughter ( in sunny Nailsea ) before BC but might take it as a WIP .....so close yet so far !

Will post more updates and better pics next week!

Nap