WIP "Tommy"

[Wings5797]

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

Sounds like the perfect week end Kevin.
Are you taking some of your gems to the competition?
Have a great time,
Keith

 

[Nap]

It will be

Taking my stuff but not in comp ..I organise the show!! ... along with Bob (Traders) and Paul (Comp and advertising)

Happy weekend

Nap

 

[Nap]

Hi Guys

Well now recovered from BUGLE CALL , so back to the bench

Update .......head complete



Just finished scarf at the back so it looks a bit like this :




Head now on (uniform will be matted down a bit ! )



A bit of tidying up then the base to do ...order nameplate

Thanks for looking in ..all comments welcome !

Nap

 

[mick3272]

Nice neat job on the turban kev, well earned hob nob.
Mick

 

[Nap]

Cheers Mick

Quite pleased it all looks so much better in real life !

I have awarded myself a hob nob

Thanks for looking in

Nap

PS It's blooming freezing here !

 

[mick3272]

In truth Its been raining here for a week, but it is warm
and the med is a bit choppy today.
Mick

 

[Nap]

In truth Its been raining here for a week, but it is warm
and the med is a bit choppy today.
Mick

He he ..no rain here

'Ere young man your not painting on your oceon going yacht are you ..lol

Nap

 

[swralph]

Great work on the Turban,Nap.

 

[Nap]

Cheers Ralph

Appreciate your input

Nap

 

[Wings5797]

Cracking work Kevin.
it is all coming along a treat, well done you
Dare I ask the Indian regiments name.
All the best
Keith

 

[Nap]

Hi Keith

Thanks ...all finished just need to black out the undersides and sign it

Base looking good

Indian Regt .....

Lance Duffadar 3rd Bengal Cavalry Regt equivalent to a Cpl in British Army or a Naik in the Indian Infantry

Thanks for looking in

Nap

 

[Viking Bob]

Nice one Kev, looks the bee's knee's. Shame you didn't bring it last weekend

 

[Nap]

Hi Bob

Thank you ..never been compared to bees knees !..lol

You will see it at a show I am sure

Thanks for the comment

Nap

PS Hopefully the Gunga Din bust from Black Pyramid will be appearing on the bench ..soon

 

[mick3272]

Hi Bob

Thank you ..never been compared to bees knees !..lol

You will see it at a show I am sure

Thanks for the comment

Nap

PS Hopefully the Gunga Din bust from Black Pyramid will be appearing on the bench ..soon

Definitely a resemblance

Mick

 

[Jimbo]

The Turban looks good Kev, the whole piece seems to be coming together now
Cheers
Jim

 

[Wings5797]

Hi Keith

Thanks ...all finished just need to black out the undersides and sign it

Base looking good

Indian Regt .....

Lance Duffadar 3rd Bengal Cavalry Regt equivalent to a Cpl in British Army or a Naik in the Indian Infantry

Thanks for looking in

Nap

Thanks Kevin.
I am in awe of the Indian Army's many distinctive regiments, just wish I knew more about them..
All the very best
Keith

 

[arj]

Excellent turban Kevin.
It is a nice splash of colour among all that khaki.

Cheers,
Andrew

 

[Nap]

Hi Guys

Mick

Thanks for taking the time to get your crayons out ..good to see you are not wasting your time on the beach

Jimbo

Thanks mate ....it's now totally finished looks good and I did enjoy it ..even the turban

Keith

Thanks for comments you are right an untapped area in my opinion , I have some really great books ( surprising that..lol ) if you need anything ..pm me !

Andrew

Thank you , your right it adds a splash of interest in amongst all that Kharki , also glad I did it as a Rifle Regt and spent time doing the other additions

Happy modelling folks

Nap

 

[tonydawe]

Hi Nap,

I've been watching your progress on this wonderful double bust (he he) and admiring your work on the head scarf. The entire piece is really coming together nicely now and should be a show stopper.

 

[Nap]

Hi Nap,

I've been watching your progress on this wonderful double bust (he he) and admiring your work on the head scarf. The entire piece is really coming together nicely now and should be a show stopper.

Hi Tony

Thanks for watching , these pics are not great ..but is was an enjoyable time at the bench ..Gunga Din will be on the way soon ...these pieces are well worth the time and such a reasonable price as well .

Not sure about a show stopper though.........lol ......

yours would be ..respect to your skill

Will post completed pictures very soon

Happy painting mate

Nap