U-boat Skipper, c. 1942

[Canoehead]

Hi all - just finished this one; YOUNG miniatures 1/10 bust of a U-boat Commander c. 1942. I opted to go with the grey leather coat instead of the box art’s black and added the scratch built pipe after seeing another version of this bust (couldn’t determine the modeler’s name, however). Paint is the usual oils and acrylics:

 

[Colin_Fraser]

Terrific paint splashing Brian

 

[VerSacrum]

Great work, of course I'm immediately reminded of Jürgen Prochnow in "Das Boot"!

 

[clubcat]

Fantastic job.
Melanie

 

[Briggsy]

Brilliant bust, you have a world of weariness in his eyes, terrific work.

Cheers Simon

 

[MalcC]

Excellent work.

Malc

 

[brian]

I painted this bust many moons ago and you've done a terrific job .

 

[Canterbury Coxswain]

Absolutely mind boggling! Liked the 'metals' and eye treatments.
Thanks,
Kim

 

[Ferris]

Your painting of this raises the sculpt to another level, great.
Nice idea with the pipe!

Adrian

 

[Canoehead]

Thanks everyone - much appreciated. It’s an older piece from Young but they are still superb sculpts with excellent personalities and details - plenty of room for “personalizing” as well. Not that it hasn’t stopped me from just ordering Young’s recently - released Joan of Arc - watch this space…

Thanks again,
Brian

 

[BRAN]

Very good work Brian, Nice one !!

 

[Gary Edmundson]

Brilliant work - you've captured the look perfectly. And that grey jacket really worked out well.

 

[Canoehead]

Brilliant work - you've captured the look perfectly. And that grey jacket really worked out well.

Thanks Gary - much appreciated.

 

[Nap]

Hi Brian

Apologies thought I’d posted , thanks for sharing a great sculpt

The painting as always looks great , the pipes a nice addition

Liking the epaulettes and buttons , cap details and the scarf pattern all look really good

Pleasure seeing your artwork

Why not look at supporting the competitions

Looking forward to seeing Joan and others

Have fun @ the bench

Nap

 

[Canoehead]

Hi Brian

Apologies thought I’d posted , thanks for sharing a great sculpt

The painting as always looks great , the pipes a nice addition

Liking the epaulettes and buttons , cap details and the scarf pattern all look really good

Pleasure seeing your artwork

Why not look at supporting the competitions

Looking forward to seeing Joan and others

Have fun @ the bench

Nap

Thanks, Nap - very kind of you!

Cheers,
Brian

 

[Nap]

Thanks, Nap - very kind of you!

Cheers,
Brian

Sorry forgot to ask what did you use for the epaulettes silver ?

Nap

 

[Canoehead]

Sorry forgot to ask what did you use for the epaulettes silver ?

Nap

Thanks for asking. The Kriegsmarine officer shoulder straps were twisted white cord and the bust had them beautifully sculpted. I underpainted them with a very light grey acrylic, then washed them with a darker grey oil. Once dried, I very lightly went back with Titanium White oil and part dry brushed and part finely lined some of the cord detail.

Cheers,

Brian