Completed UBoat Captain

[BobLff257]

Here is a sculpt by Alan Ball, a future release for Imperial Gallery.90mm
resin/white metal. hope you like it.

Rob

 

[megroot]

Awesome sculpt. At least that is what i can tell from these pictures.
Knowing Alan always have some great sculpts this one will be no exception.

marc

 

[BobLff257]

Thanks Marc for your comments, the photos do not do it justice.

Rob

 

[MCPWilk]

Dear Rob,

This is a beautifully executed figure. However instead of glorifying Nazis, how about some Royal Navy figures? e.g.
Lt.Cdr. Malcolm David Wanklyn, VC, DSO and two bars (a submariner) and
Captain Frederick John Walker CB, DSO and three bars (scourge of the U Boats).

Best Wishes,

Mike

 

[BobLff257]

Mike,

Glad you appreciate the sculpture, but there is no attempt to glorify the subject, it's just a historical figure caught in a moment of time. Yes I would like to produce more British Naval figures to add to my predominantly British range. I already produce a modern British Sailor but have to consider diversity within the range.

Rob

 

[MCPWilk]

Does a VC beat a Knights Cross?!

 

[Don]

Like this one Rob, I think its a cracker. Nice pose and sculpting, think Alan has done a lovely job for you. I hope it will be a big seller,it deserves to be.

Don

 

[Chris K]

I love It, I am actually British , but leaving behind the politics of a past war (which involved human sacrifice and bravery on both sides) - I love its human qualities , a Kaleun coming home or leaving with a bottle of wine and flowers , reminds me of the party scene on the classic movie Das boot

will be a smasher to paint well done,

Lets leave arguing about medels to those who have made the sacrifice to win one

 

[Ferris]

Nice sculpt!
Must be a fun challenge to paint the flowers and the champagne glass!

Cheers,
Adrian

 

[BobLff257]

Thanks everyone for your comments, it will be available very soon.

Rob

 

[smeagolthevile]

I like it alot. Honestly, I dont think the nazi thing even comes into play with this figure. If it were not for the medals I couldn't have told. Just looks like a sailor on shore leave going to see his girl. A great piece of humanity which is rare in alot of sculptures.