"Victoria's Finest" C/Sgt 42nd ( Black Watch) Veteran

[Nap]

Hi Guys

Here is my take on the Paul Blaber miniature Crimean Scottish fellow , reworked (took off crossbelt and sculpted the sash ) and added a couple of things .medal, piping , new buttons , rank badge , belt etc !!!!, medal is the Indian Mutiny

There is a SBS in V Bench

http://www.planetfigure.com/threads/colour-sgt-veteran-42nd-regt-black-watch.81688/

All comments welcome

Thanks for looking in

Nap

 

[MCPWilk]

Looking good - I hate to think of the wildlife a beard like that would collect on campaign!

Mike

 

[swralph]

What a damn fine job you have done of this bust Nap.

 

[lancer115]

Fantastic painting....John

 

[Chris Ribchester]

Splendid work, definitely an old campaigner.

Chris

 

[Dewi Evans]

Expertly painted, and an excellent bust.

 

[Wayneb]

Very well done Nap............that's one helluva pipe......knowing you I'm sure it's historically accurate.

Wayne

 

[Oda]

It all came together quite beautifully.Very well indeed!

Oda.

 

[megroot]

Beautifull work Kevin.

Marc

 

[Rich Sculpts]

Windswept and interesting

A mighty fine job there Kev

-Rich

 

[Viking Bob]

"Victoria's finest" should be Kev's Finest. He looks great and will look a whole lot better in the flesh.
I am sure the photo's do not do it justice.
Regards
Bob

 

[Ybrossculpts]

Hi Nap,
Lovely to see the finished piece. You've definitely been given artistic licence and it's paid off. I'm sure you're proud of the finish product, job well done mate!
Regards,
Chris.

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[Jimbo]

Great finish Kev And only one medal??
Cheers
Jim

 

[prhayes68]

Very nice work Kev. I like it a lot.

Pete

 

[peedee]

Well done Kev.

It was all worth the effort you put into it.

Paul.

 

[Scotty]

He's turned out well mate, what have you used for the brass support?
Scotty.

 

[Blind Pew]

The medal is a nice touch.... a job well done sir.

 

[Nap]

Hi Guys

Thanks so much for all the comments ...pleased with him ..certainly a character for sure

As for the medal ....

BP ....glad you like it

Jimbo...only one mate ..you know me not too keen on them...lol

Scotty.....a 6 mm brass tube with a same size washer top and bottom ...just tidies it it up nicely .

Have been base coating the bugler and Pte conversions ....more bearded types!...and medals ..lol

Thanks for looking in

Nap

 

[phil_h]

Great job, Nap - really well done

Regards,
Phil