120mm British Paras

[Guest]

Watching your child being born is a treat never to be forgotten.
Absolutely wonderful.

[Guest]

Absolutely Dave. I've been there three times and now my eldest is repeating the process - wonderful.

[Guest]

OK, back in the saddle.

The legs are now done:



I found painting really hard to get back into after six days away from the bench, but I got there in the end. Painting a Moz Corry figure is very different from the more run of the mill offerings because of the sheer amount of detail sculpted into the folds and creases - it all gives a much more realistic, worn look to the clothing.

[JR]

Stunning work Peter. The painting of the clothing is an exemplary example of your skill .
John .

[wotan]

Peter

Very fine painting of the clothing, you have captured the detailed worn look of the trousers with particular skill. Having said that I think there seems to be something strange about the overall anatomy of this guy. I have seen this in other Corry figures. It looks like a very nice bust that has had the lower part added later and is hence way out of proportion with his legs not matching the size of the torso. His crotch seems far too low making his legs too short for the top half.

John

[rtfoe]

Hi Peter, the painting is excellent. :thumb2:

Having said that as well I only just noticed that too John but my gripe on the trousers would be the folds on the back are too many resembling thin cloth with creases. If I'm not mistaken British Infantry wore heavy wool serge or battledress serge and seldom crease easily but have larger folds.

Cheers,
Richard

[Guest]

Lovely paintwork. Really good.

[Guest]

Many thanks re the painting chaps.

I agree that Moz Corry does have a somewhat 'singular' style - very long and rangy, giving the impression that his characters are very tall - the heads also tend to be quite small further adding to that impression. Also agree re the trousers Richard, though I suppose wool could get like that if it was very wet.

Having said all that he's good enough for me.

[Guest]

Looks great so far, I’m sure they will be beautifully done as your work typically is. On their way to Nijmegen bridge!!

[Guest]

Thanks Steven

Hopefully I'll finish him tomorrow.

[SteveH]

Morning Peter

Well done, even if the figure is a little taller and leggy than average.

The drapery must have been a pleasure/pain to paint and looks super.

Another one for the front of the display cabinet.

Have a good day finishing him

Regards

Steve H

[Guest]

Cheers Steve. I have the second figure to do as well.

[Guest]

Water bottle, entrenching tool and pistol:

[Guest]

That's the first figure finished:



After the personal gear, there was just the hands and Bren gun to do. As I mentioned above, the finish on the smaller parts was a bit rough due to mould debris, but I think everything looks reasonably OK. I've put him on a temporary base and the last job was to provide a sling for the Bren.

The next figure looks a bit more complicated....

[Jim R]

Hi Peter
Hope your daughter and the little one are doing OK.
Figure looks superb. Even by your very high standards this one is very good. As for the proportions, he looks fine to me.
Jim