I couldn't turn away from this one!
Adalid models 1/9 busts-half figures of a Drummer boy & Musketeer of the 30 years war, to be converted to full figures and to be placed together on one base, a very long way to go with this one and I'm not sure if they look a little too short but that may just be the angle of the camera they seem to look okay in the flesh and I suppose they were under nourished in those days
Your comments very much appreciated

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Jim

They do look a bit odd but not sure if it's just because there's no flesh on the bones so to speak. I think once thats on you'll have a better sense of them and if they look ok in real life it's probably just optical illusion. I do like the way you are going though nice one.
Steve

Thanks Steve,
Yeah they do look odd at the moment, but a long way to go with them as yet and as you say, once I get some meat on them they may start to look more human, the musketeer stands at a good 200mm, so I think that's about right in 1/9 scale for an average mans height of the period...Bit of guess work going on here !
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Jim

A great start Jim but just remember no tights and high heels on these ones
Following.

Cheers Ken

Here's a few pics of the two with some "flesh" added to the legs, which still need some more building up before clothes are added.
As you can see Ken ..no tights or high heels ....so far!
Sorry Kev...No half figure is safe!
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Jim

There starting to look really good ,look forward to seeing them progress.
Brian

Thanks Brian, glad you think so.
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Jim

Very good
I'm waiting for the completion of the work

Will look forward to see how these turn out Jim.


Cheers David

Nice idea, and looking excellent.I'm sure this will be a great piece.

Thanks guys for your kind comments, very much appreciated
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Jim

Progress so far: The Musketeer is almost complete, well as far as sculpting is concerned that is! the drummer boy has just basic legs so shoes & socks are to be added plus more detail to be added to his coat tails such as pockets & trimmings etc
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Jim

Really look the bis now very nice work here.

Steve

Cool idea Jim, looks like it's coming along nicely. You've managed to make it look natural despite the fact that half was done by another sculptor, not easy.

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Greg

If I can make Thursdays club meeting I'll bring along my Alatriste DVD , you'll find some good refereace in it no need to thank me all you have to do is finish my Pale Rider converstion .
chippy

Thanks Greg & Steve, glad you like what I've done with them so far,
Chippy, that'll be handy, I've seen the film before but I could do with another look at it, no worrys with your Pale Rider conversion just bring it along & I'll get it sorted for you, can't do it on Thursday night though but I'll get it done for Bugle Call on Sunday for you, if your going to be there of course.
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Jim

Excellent progress Jim . Following.

Cheers Ken

Cheers Ken, glad you like em,
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jim

HELLO, VERY NICE, I WANT TO SEE IT PAINTED.Kind regards