1/16 MJ Miniatures 91st Foot Bust

[Steve Jones]

Late to the party I'm afraid Mr Day. I must say you have done an exceptional paint job. I'm sorry it wasn't as much fun as your larger busts but he really is something to behold. Looking forward to seeing the final reveal

[Guest]

Ralph - Modelling is certainly a life-saver.I often wonder why we do it, when it's so b****y difficult, but triumphing over adversity is certainly one of the appeals.

Richard. Thank you my friend. I agree that 1/16 is too small for busts - there must be only a very few people in the world who can pull them off with total success. I like 1/12 though, as it's just large enough to give an advantage to the painter. My granddaughter is arriving for Christmas on Thursday, and that is seriously going to curtail my painting activities.

Steve - Thank you. I've tried very hard to make it look bust-like, if you see what I mean. It's a great sculpt and I've probably enjoyed painting it more than I realise. However, the exercise has made me wonder if my eyes are up to 1/16 any more.

[Steve Brodie]

Looks great, how big is a head in 1/16th scale (CM) as cant imagine their is a lot of real estate to get at.
Grand daughter for Christmas - what a wonderful time, is she still young enough to believe in the magic of Santa ?

[Guest]

Steve - I'll do a comparison shot with a 1/10 bust. No, there isn't a lot to get at.

Granddaughter is only 15 months old, so she doesn't even understand the concept of Christmas, which isn't to say that it won't be all about her. Her mum and my other two are more excited.

[Guest]

Finished:



I'm afraid I couldn't get sharper pictures because of the way my camera causes the reds to bloom.

A size comparison with a 1/10 bust:

[Guest]

Turned out great Peter :smiling3:.

[Steve Jones]

Luv it to bits Peter. Its not until you see the comparison shot do you realise what a toughie it was for you. Thanks for sharing

[Guest]

Ralph - Glad you like him. Thanks again for the gift.

Steve - Many thanks. I would never have to photograph a full 1/16 figure so close-up of course - bit daunting.

[Jon Heptonstall]

That's the frontier skirmishes really well done.
Jon.

[Neil Merryweather]

another winner ,Peter!

[Andy Belsey]

Lovely. You know how much I like your colourful work. (or should do!)
(Missed this completely because of my latest drama.)
Andy

[Guest]

Thanks chaps. Glad you like him.

[scottie3158]

Pet.er,
Excellent as always love the tartan around the titfa

[Jim R]

Hi Peter
I really like him. Adjusting to the smaller scale and, as Ralph said, red and white are not easy to paint - highlights and shadows. All sorted :thumb2:

My grandaughter is coming up to three so this Christmas is the first when she has some understanding of Christmas. We are booked to take her to see Santa next Saturday - what fun!! :rolling:

Jim

[Guest]

Scottie - Many thanks.

Jim - Thanks for the kind words. I'm a bit worried about my granddaughter and the Christmas tree, especially after she pulled the door off the washing machine the last time she was here.