Thank you Pierre.

Neal

Thanks for the great reference pics Nap, really appreciated. I had a quick look on Google last night. The badge on the bust has some raised detail around the motif as if it’s a border to the field on which the emblem is displayed if that makes sense.

Neal

Many thanks Steve.

Neal

Very nice start, Neal!

Kurt

I knew you’d understand!!

Neal

Many thanks Kurt.

Neal

I’ve managed to do a little bit more on this one this morning. I’ve done the hair and moustache and base coated the black band on the beret, the jumper and the blazer ready for oils. I’ve started on the shirt in oils but going to leave that to dry a little before going back to bring out the highs. I’ve mentioned previously that the face is a great piece of sculpting but as I undercoated the blazer it gave the chance to see the work that’s gone into making the medals, badges and poppy that are also fantastic in their own right. I’m glad that the beret colour is dulling down nicely and hope that the updated photos give an idea of how the colour scheme will hopefully come together.

Lovely start, love the face, great character to it.

Following with interest.

Geoff

Thanks Geoff. I can see one of these winging its way onto your bench for sure.

Neal

Looking forward to seeing your take on it Nap, no doubt with a few individual additions.


Neal

Legion d’Honneur sounds a good idea Nap. Have considered putting the cloth backing on the beret badge but undecided still yet.

Neal

The chap with the Legion d’Honneur & the tartan trousers has done his bit after WW2 as well - on the end of his medal bar he’s got the Police LS&GC for 22 years service, & what looks like the Regular Army LS&GC with the maroon ribbon just before it (16 years). God bless.

Good spot Chris, hadn’t noticed the Police LS&GC medal tagged on the end.

Neal

Im glad you posted this neal,i wasn't sure about the sculpting on the face and how it would look with paint,having seen yours I really like it

thanks for letting me know