WIP Tribute to veterans Falklands war 1982 scale 1/9

[offo]

Hi Friends this is a new projekt for Gordon Mitchell - GROD . Tribute to veterans of Falklands war . Scale 1/9 . I hope like him.
Palo Ovečka -offo

 

[Borek]

Jak už jsem psal jinde, je to skvělá práce. Ve všech směrech.

As I write elsewhere, it's amazing work. In all aspects.

Cheers Borek

 

[Ventress]

Will need a few of these! Brilliant.

 

[Ray Monde]

That is such a moving piece of work. I can think of a couple of mates that I could paint this up for as remeberances.
Ray

 

[Cannonball]

Brilliant. Love the sculpting Offo and a great idea.

Neal

 

[Nap]

Hi Pavol

That's great ...will definitely be getting this when released ...medals , badges and a moving piece as well

Would look great with that poster behind it

Thanks for sharing

Nap

 

[MCPWilk]

The Leading Seaman badge on the left arm should be on a cloth patch like the branch badges on the right. The Good Conduct badges (chevrons) should be less angled as well. That aside an excellent hemi figure.



Mike

 

[ArtMin]

Cool!

 

[Grod]

Great work Pavol.
Gordon

 

[Helm]

Very few British naval figures out there, this is one of the best
Steve

 

[Nap]

The Leading Seaman badge on the left arm should be on a cloth patch like the branch badges on the right. The long service stripes should be less angled as well. That aside an excellent hemi figure.

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Mike

What about the other badges ?

Nap

 

[MCPWilk]

The badges on the right sleeve are correct: Seaman Specialist (missile, torpedo and lightning), marksman (crossed rifles) and navigator yeoman (pair of dividers). It is a truism that yesterday's working uniform becomes today's dress uniform. Square rig was routinely worn at sea, as can be seen from various WW II films of the time. Rating and branch badges were then in red, with gold kept for dress uniform. Now there is separate sea rig and square rig is kept as No Is, with gold badges. Red badges are kept for the Sea Cadets. The figure on the poster is in Guard Order and would have white gaiters in addition to his white belt.

This photograph is of HMS Hermes Ratings and Officers in Guard Order (https://www.alamy.com/sailors-from-...ic-mike-walker-portsmouth-image185921307.html). Interestingly the officer is shown with long black gaiters, a practice no longer seen. Also of note is the dearth of medals worn after a period of peace. Most personnel who have served in the last decade or two are usually seen wearing several campaign and Jubilee medals.

Mike

 

[1969]

Nice sculpt, really like the face on this one.
Steve

 

[offo]

The Leading Seaman badge on the left arm should be on a cloth patch like the branch badges on the right. The long service stripes should be less angled as well. That aside an excellent hemi figure.

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Mike

Yes, you are right. I didn't notice it. It's already fixed.Your bust will be ready and repaired for you at Gordon's

 

[Helm]

Yes, you are right. I didn't notice it. It's already fixed.Your bust will be ready and repaired for you at Gordon's

Excellent reponse Offo, well done again
Steve

 

[Nap]

Getting this without fail

Great to see naval

Nap

 

[Pilgrim53]

A fitting tribute; have a link to the Navy having served an apprenticeship in Devonport Dockyard and later helped prepare ships for the taskforce. Amazing what was done in a short time. My brother in law served; stoker on HMS Plymouth.

 

[MCPWilk]

Your bust will be ready and repaired for you at Gordon's.

I'm awaiting the bust from Gordon so that I can come up with a suitable mounting for him. I was thinking of a mooring bollard with a fouled anchor on front and a three strand rope around the base. I was also contemplating using Slater's letters to put HMS Clyde on the cap tally to match the poster. Any-one not wanting the name will then just have to gently scrape it away, but letters in situ do make painting the name much easier. A full size figure would also look good.

Mike

 

[Nap]

Nice idea Mike

Personally I would not use the bollard but a good idea , adding the name is a nice touch in keeping with the poster

Look forward to this release

Navy blue at the ready !

Nap

 

[Helm]

I'm awaiting the bust from Gordon so that I can come up with a suitable mounting for him. I was thinking of a mooring bollard with a fouled anchor on front and a three strand rope around the base. I was also contemplating using Slater's letters to put HMS Clyde on the cap tally to match the poster. Any-one not wanting the name will then just have to gently scrape it away, but letters in situ do make painting the name much easier. A full size figure would also look good.

Mike

If it's possible, given the subject matter, could you use the poppy with the anchor on it from the poster as a base. I personally think that would be a very fitting base.
Steve