WIP U.S. Soldier 1 /9

[offo]

Hi friends. I present one of my latest works. While only bust - U.S. troops in Afghanistan.
Scale 1/9
Material Fimo / Sculpey Super 50/50
Palo

 

[offo]

And here I am

 

[Borek]

Masakr. Naprosto skvělá práce. Opravdu vynikající skulpt. Gratulace. Jedeš. Ahoj Borek
Massacre. Absolutely great work. Really excellent sculpt. Congrats. You're going. Cheers Borek

 

[Wings5797]

Great work Palo,
Amazing detail.
Cheers,
Keith

 

[swralph]

great sculpt

 

[Daniel.M]

Nadherna Busta. Moc pekne. Nemuzem si to zvetsit, to pripojeni je naprosto k nicemu. Ale i tak se nam to moc libi.

Dan & Katka

 

[offo]

Hello, my friends told me it would be better to have both hands on the gun. Therefore I have one more left hand. It can be Altern.
Photos are shiny. It was just after painted.
So which is better pose?

 

[Gellso]

Hi Pavol,

Definitely the hand on the weapon looks better.

Really fast work on this my friend.

Great sculpt,

Grant

 

[JasonB]

I like it hands on better. Just a personal preference of mine, but I would lean the M4 in towards the body. I like to have the head looking to one side or another and not straight on, but again, a personal preference.
Might want to take a look at the ACOG (I assume its an ACOG), the shape and size are a bit off.
Nice work !

 

[Blue Thunder]

Pawol, you are creating another fantastic miniature.

Allow me to say, I concur with Jason. I don't know if you have experience in handling and carrying fire arms, but a weapon is carried on the march with the buttstock on the inside of the elbow. On the outside it will massacring your fist and you won't respond efficiently if needed. The problem, is not one hand holding or two hands. In the first version, the fist is already with such an extension that I would like to ask you to hold something such as an umbrella in that position. Sometimes we can see a photograph, that represents a fraction of a second, of a similar situation, but this pose is not long sustainable. In the second one, the problem is different: While now the weapon weight is distributed, the position of the weapon in arms is not right. I sincerely think that it is easy to fix ... and that you are coming with another winner! Congratulations on your efforts and on placing here your miniature asking feedback! Great personality, shall I say!


(please attempt a Seal Team Six and 160th Night Stalkers at operation Neptune Spear)

 

[JasonB]

One other thing about the hold of the rifle. The ammo pouches make a nice armrest, so it would be very natural for his right arm to be up a little and resting on them, sort of like this

http://usarmy.vo.llnwd.net/e2/-images/2010/01/12/61299/size0-army.mil-61299-2010-01-13-090152.jpg

 

[Maki]

Jason brings out some good points. Follow his advice.

Mario

 

[offo]

Pawol, you are creating another fantastic miniature.

Allow me to say, I concur with Jason. I don't know if you have experience in handling and carrying fire arms, but a weapon is carried on the march with the buttstock on the inside of the elbow. On the outside it will massacring your fist and you won't respond efficiently if needed. The problem, is not one hand holding or two hands. In the first version, the fist is already with such an extension that I would like to ask you to hold something such as an umbrella in that position. Sometimes we can see a photograph, that represents a fraction of a second, of a similar situation, but this pose is not long sustainable. In the second one, the problem is different: While now the weapon weight is distributed, the position of the weapon in arms is not right. I sincerely think that it is easy to fix ... and that you are coming with another winner! Congratulations on your efforts and on placing here your miniature asking feedback! Great personality, shall I say!


(please attempt a Seal Team Six and 160th Night Stalkers at operation Neptune Spear)

Hi, Thank you for your feedback. It's always beneficial.
I do not wear a real gun. I am but those photos myself. So I have at home most of the opportunity to try. This is the Airsoft gun.
With that the buttstock is at the elbow inside M4 quite the contrary. Usually it is outside. See photos on google / U.S. soldier in Afghanistan /
Hands on buste are loose can move! One can also make them closer to the body to make it more in marching position. The head is also Separate and can be rotated. Hand with gesture / thumbs up / Separate is also possible the different rotate.
I got it when shooting connected by rubber adhesive. That's why sometimes it somewhere sidesteps.

Today I will make some better photos.
Thank you for your feedback and comments.
It's useful!

 

[offo]

I like it hands on better. Just a personal preference of mine, but I would lean the M4 in towards the body. I like to have the head looking to one side or another and not straight on, but again, a personal preference.
Might want to take a look at the ACOG (I assume its an ACOG), the shape and size are a bit off.
Nice work !

Thank you for commenting on the ACOG. You were right, I forgot to finish the front. It's now OK. evening photos

 

[offo]

Hi friends thank you for your insights. I considered everything. And did any corrections.
Position of the hands and the head gives more options. Busta is ready for casting. It is only when shooting bonding adhesive rubber. Therefore, the small discrepancies.
Collimator is repaired. Thanks for the warning.
Adding photos and top in order to see that the right hand is supported on pouches.
I hope you will like it.
The positions of the arms and hands are a long debate and I think it could be done a couple of variations.
I believe that even this form finds its fans.
Palo

 

[Borek]

I've thought about it, I downloaded the photos, so I can at rest a thoroughly study, and I must say that for me is still the best first option. The pose I find it very interesting and real, he just raised his hand from the gun to the OK gesture, which justifies the slope of weapons. A soldier should by the gun in such a short time certainly managed to keep this slope. Just for me, the best first option. I hope that the manufacturer shall include both options, not the second. Although I did not paint much yet, I definitely want this bust. Chers Borek

 

[bigtodd]

Oh I missed this one earlier. The first arm positions looked the best for me (I would buy this one first).

The "thumbs up," gives it so much character. Maybe if the left forearm and hand were closer to the chest. The rifle in this position would work, as a sling would be over the shoulder for the rifle.

BUT....... I REALLY LIKE THIS NEW POSE AS WELL!!!!! I say go with what you the artist like!

Will this be a kit?
If it has no home maybe we could talk Mr. Mrosko into adding it to his line? (wink, wink, nudge, nudge)

 

[JasonB]

One thing that came to mind. If you go with the thumbs up, to me, the kind of serious expression on his face conflicts with that thumbs up motion. Usually when someone gives the thumbs up, they at least crack a little grin or smile.

 

[bigtodd]

Or it is a serious look about being ready to go to rock.
I know I don't smile when I breech a door.

 

[offo]

Hi Gentlemen, I think it makes no sense to further parse the hand position. Certainly is in some moment, the hand and the gun have this position. I do not feel that it is unnatural. But it's up to you. Once again, the hand can be moved and is there more variants rotation. Therefore, you will find your location. I believe so.
It will produce Mitches Military Models. / MMM /.
Thank you for the encouraging comments.
Also thank you for the opportunity of producing with Chris.
Sometimes I communicate with him. It is possible that in the future to deal smth.
Palo