Young Miniatures USMC Bust, Iwo Jima

[Guest]

Morning Steve

I did a bit more work on the helmet cover yesterday, tidying up etc, and it's looking better this morning. The frustration was having to learn as I went along and adjust my approach. I copied some reference for the left side, but thought I could wing it for the right, which is where I came a bit unstuck.

The continuing Covid crises certainly is making for interesting times, and I wonder if the colder weather will push up the infection rate? Probably best to continue to play it safe and avoid contact where possible. People are still being pretty good about that around here, though the message took some time to strike home.

On to the jacket today, and I may try Vallejo German Uniform. Marine denims tended to fade to a light minty-green colour, so it might work.

[outrunner]

The helmet:

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Painting the helmet cover was not the most fun you can have with a paintbrush.

Perhaps not, but a wonderful job to be proud of.

Andy.

[Jim R]

Hi Peter
That is coming on a treat. I rather like the eyes and the troublesome helmet has worked fine.
Jim

[Guest]

Andy - Very kind words. Thank you. I have always hated painting camo.

Jim - I can sort of see what Young B Song is doing with the eyes - exaggerating the expression somewhat. Glad you like him so far.

On to the torso today, and the front of it is getting there:



I used Vallejo German Uniform for the jacket, with a little Light Olive added in a few places to vary the tones. It didn't really start to work until I began doing some serious highlighting, using pure Off White for the extreme highlights.

The next stage is to paint the back of the shirt and the backpack.

[Andy Belsey]

Excellent!
Andy

[Guest]

Thanks Andy.

I realised that I had the head sitting at the wrong angle. Here it is corrected:

[SteveH]

Morning Peter

Nice work on the washed out uniform, unusual named colour combination but German Uniform seems to be a "go to" colour these days.

The highlights do make it pop, more so than the box art which looks flat and bland by comparison.

Nice one.

It looks more and more like the last months of 2020 are going to be tough for everyone, especially if you are in hospitality and entertainment.

We all have to hope for the best!

Looks like another good day with the back of the figure and the camo roll/poncho?

Enjoy the pre Bank Holiday build up

Regards

Steve H

[JR]

Nailed it again Peter. That my friend is perfection .:thumb2::thumb2::thumb2::thumb2::thumb2: Awarded the Race Towers HI 5.

[Guest]

Steve - Nowhere near the box art, but thank you. German Uniform certainly is a useful colour - I'd never have thought it would work for washed out USMC denims, but I'm glad I gave it a try. Another two days to finish I think - back of the torso today, then poncho, helmet straps and machete handle the next day.

John - I'm humbled by the five thumbs up. Thank you. Quite a way to go yet before it's finished.

[Richard48]

:thumb2::thumb2::thumb2::thumb2::thumb2::thumb2::t humb2::thumb2::thumb2:Late on parade im afraid.Been faffing around on trips with other half.Hoping to start a little job at a local fort/Museum soon.Voluntary but its history themed so will suit me.The bust looks darn fine to me Carruthers and worthy of a standing ovation in my eyes.
Rich

[Guest]

Richard - Glad you like him so far. That job sounds interesting.

The back of the torso:

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Just the accessories to do now:

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Poncho roll, helmet straps, machete handle and cigar.

The poncho had a unique camo pattern and was reversible:
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I'll probably go for the green.

[Jack L]

Great work. He looks very suitably sun tinged on the back of the neck!!

[outrunner]

Looking really good Peter, I think the green poncho will be easier to paint.


Andy.

[Guest]

Thanks Jack and Andy. He's nearly there.

[SteveH]

Morning Peter

Progressing well and more super drapery work on the back pack too.

That poncho is a tough one!

There doesn't seem to be an easy option, both do look very busy!

Have fun with that one!

Its bright and breezy but damned cold too!

Seems like we might break the record for the coldest August Bank Holiday, and possible frost in the morning!!

Have a good day with the paints and that poncho!

Regards

Steve H