This is the 2nd bust I have painted and I hope is not the last. This is MJ miniatures bust of the 91st Highlanders, 1846 during the Kaffir war of 1846. This bust was reviewed some few weeks ago by our very own Napoleopeart, Kev. Well, he did such a good job, I ordered the bust that day.

Undercoated in Gamesworkshop corax white and then the face, was given a coat of WWI British uniform light. I let it dry overnight then painted the face with oils the following day.
I am enjoying this one and if it falls into place, it will be followed by another.
Bob

Looking good Bob.
It's good you are enjoying it.

Thanks Ralph, much appreciated.

I'm looking forward to seeing this finished, thanks for the in progress photos. I just wish it was a larger scale.

Have I already seen this once or have I been on the juice to long?
Its still very nice though
Mick

Scotty,
The scale is 1/16th, which I find is just about right, although I have seen some bigger bust's,( that not what I meant) to paint.
Thank you for the comment.

Bob

Yes, there was a problem last night with the pictures, The post was accidentally deleted by admin. so you get to see it all again
Comment is much appreciated.

Bob

Oh Good thought I was having another CRAFT moment. I shall follow with interest Great
Mick

Progress is slow but getting there.The cap has been under coated in acrylic and awaits a top coat in oils. Both the front and rear peaks have been finished in oils and weather slightly.
I will now wait till the oil has dried to finish the procedure and add some cracks.

Thanks for looking in.

Bob

Looking forward in seeing how you do the cracks
mick

So am I.

And me.

Hi all,
Another day, another update. This afternoons progress.
The peak did not go to plan. I have left it as was and just added some yellow ochre oil to the burnt umber of the peak and blended it in.
Managed to finish the blue of the cap and the red pom pom.The red of the jacket (brick red for the private soldier of the British army of this time period), was also finished. next up is the diced band, not looking forward to that.
Thanks for looking in

Bob

Coming along nicely,Bob.

Thanks Ralph

I have just noticed my mistake on the hat, bugger.

Its not a mistake its just undercoating to make the green stand out more.
Mick

I thought of it first or did you?
Cheers Mick It might just work.
Bob

To be honest I saw it this morning and thought something was not right but couldn't put my finger on it. I had to take Mrs B to hospital for a 09.30 app and intended to look at it again when I got back. On looking in this afternoon I saw your post, which confirmed something was amiss then it hit me, All I can say very forward thinking on the undercoat.
Mick

It works!