USMC 1st Div., Guadalcanal, 1942 (Life Miniatures)

[Matt McGrath]

Very well done. The uniform looks good. Herring Bone Twill (HBT) can be difficult to paint, but I think you got it right. I especially like your work on the helmet straps. Small details like that are often overlooked, but whe they're focused on, they really make the figure.

 

[phil_h]

Great job Andrew. Quite a bit of character!
Phil

 

[arj]

Nice job, Arj!

Scott

Pleased you liked him Scott.

Cheers,
Andrew

 

[arj]

Very well done. The uniform looks good. Herring Bone Twill (HBT) can be difficult to paint, but I think you got it right. I especially like your work on the helmet straps. Small details like that are often overlooked, but whe they're focused on, they really make the figure.

Thanks for the kind comments Matt.
I'm pleased you liked him.

Cheers,
Andrew

 

[arj]

Great job Andrew. Quite a bit of character!
Phil

Thanks for looking and taking the time to comment Phil.
As I said in my original post, I always liked this bust, particularly for the face sculpt.

Cheers,
Andrew

 

[Joe55]

Looks cool Andrew, excellent work!

The only reason I've held back from getting this bust is the screwy shape of the steel pot. Otherwise I'd jump on it!

Joe

 

[Steve Brodie]

oh my wordy, thats very very very good

 

[arj]

Looks cool Andrew, excellent work!

The only reason I've held back from getting this bust is the screwy shape of the steel pot. Otherwise I'd jump on it!

Joe

Thanks very much for your kind comment Joe.
I've dug out my book on the M1 helmet, and can see your point regarding the side sweep of the pot.
One can also add the lack of thickness of the liner for this period.
However, since it proved a such a fun bust to paint, I'll turn a blind eye to the 'small' discrepancies.

Cheers,
Andrew

 

[arj]

oh my wordy, thats very very very good

Thanks for looking and for your kind comment Steve.

Cheers,
Andrew