WIP Troop54 bust

[Viking Bob]

This is the latest bust from Troop54 and I know this has been done before but this is my take on it.
I have removed the GR from the centre of the shako plate and sculpted the figure of Britannia, the Regimental badge of the 9th (East Norfolk) Regiment of Foot. The Regiment served in the Peninsular war from 1808-10. The regiment were involved in the burial of Sir John Moore and to this date wear a black patch on the Regimental beret.
I have painted the face in oils as I don't feel confident enough to paint a large surface in acrylic's.




Undercoating so far,I am hoping to paint a faded red tunic and battered stovepipe shako.
Stay safe

 

[Scott Sheltz]

Off to a great start!

 

[misfit151]

Flying start Bob..... hope you enjoy the figure as much as I did..... Mike

 

[Viking Bob]

Off to a great start!

Flying start Bob..... hope you enjoy the figure as much as I did..... Mike

Thanks both of you, this bust practically paints it's self. Update soon.

 

[Chris Oldfield]

Nice start Bob, like your modification to the shako plate.

 

[clrsgt]

Good start Bob and nice conversion of the shako plate

 

[Viking Bob]

Nice start Bob, like your modification to the shako plate.

Good start Bob and nice conversion of the shako plate

Thank you Chris and clrsgt, for looking in and leaving great comments.
Nearly there.

 

[MattMcK.]

Looks great. Don't apologize for using oils! They are a go-to for many of us, and I'll take them over acrylics any day! More than one way to skin a cat, as they say

 

[Viking Bob]

Looks great. Don't apologize for using oils! They are a go-to for many of us, and I'll take them over acrylics any day! More than one way to skin a cat, as they say

I started painting in Oils and is my go to on large figure's. I some times find it easy to paint uniforms in acrylic.

 

[Airkid]

Nice work so far Bob. Oils are my default setting on large face projects too.

Phil

 

[Tommy Atkins]

Looking good Bob! I'd be terrified of working on a bust that big...Still always great to see a lad in red. Watching with interest. Regards Pete

 

[Viking Bob]

Nice work so far Bob. Oils are my default setting on large face projects too.

Phil

Thanks Phil, I thought I would try acrylic s but they are not that easy to blend(me anyway).

 

[Viking Bob]

Looking good Bob! I'd be terrified of working on a bust that big...Still always great to see a lad in red. Watching with interest. Regards Pete

Cheers Pete, it's a bit easier on a large bust but you can't hide mistakes.