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WIP Cpl John Prettyjohns VC (RMLI)

Discussion in 'vBench (Works in Progress)' started by Nap, Jan 21, 2020.

  1. Nap Moderator

    Country:
    England
    Hi everyone

    Cue the iffyvision pics of the base coats ...still to do the white which I will use a medium gray

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    I will do the detail painting first , medals , badges etc then the flesh , tunic


    Happy benchtime

    Stay safe all

    Nap
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  2. Viking Bob PlanetFigure Supporter

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    United-Kingdom
    Looking very good Nap, plenty of time now....
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  3. Nap Moderator

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    England

    Cheers Bob

    Naff pics though .......now just finished basing all of him ...he is rather colourful ...will do some pics soon

    Doing this alongside the Veteran, Zulu as well

    Happy benchtime

    Stay safe

    Nap
  4. Nap Moderator

    Country:
    England
    Hi folks

    Couple of pics iffyvision of course !

    All now base coated...hopefully all details will happen once I get going

    Eyes done went for a slight light brown ..his actual colour isn't recorded as far as I can find

    Going to put the right arm badge on a slightly darker patch don't think it would be individually put on ...welcome any thoughts

    Happy benchtime

    Stay safe

    Nap





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  5. DUBRISMARINE Member

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    United-Kingdom
    Hello Nap! Currently doing the Sarnia version. I also wondered about the badge on right arm. It must have embroidered on a piece of cloth identical to coat and so doesn't show up well in the painting. The painter was probably a civilian and did not recognise the nuance of this and cut a corner! Scarlet is scarlet to him! It would have been very expensive embroidering direct on to a sleeve, especially if the owner was frequently promoted/demoted! Haven't got any factual proof, just a logical, gut feeling. Your version is starting to take shape. Love it, but as he is carrying a Walking out Cane, I would have gone for the Side hat as well!! Not too late!!!!!!! Cheers, Dubris
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  6. Nap Moderator

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    England
    Hi Dubris

    Hope we see your version he even as well

    Ref the badge I agree looking at similar modern badges ie Drill Sgts /Warrant Officers the Guards which has the badge worked on a backing albeit not red

    Side hat is a good idea ...one for yours though ...wanted to keep mine without to show off the hair style and close to the picture

    Happy benchtime

    Stay safe

    Nap


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  7. Chrisr PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Australia
    Hi Nap,

    Just seen this thread. Excellent work all round. Watch out Maurice and Carl - we have a new kid on the block.

    Regards
    Chris
  8. Nap Moderator

    Country:
    England

    Hi Chris

    Nice to have you here ,my idea but Jimbo takes the credit for the main sculpt ...I added details .....working on this inbetween others !

    Happy benchtime

    Stay safe

    Nap
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  9. Nap Moderator

    Country:
    England
    Hi folks

    Yes this is on the bench .....after finishing Bruno Bigeard I needed some colour !

    Detailed up the actual medals ...tge Redcoat has a good solid colour using Citadel Mephoston Red and evil Sunz scarlet on it now ready for highs and lows

    Iffy picture of the medals details ...painting will bring them out more ...working on the ribbons now

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    Happy benchtime one and all

    Nap
  10. Nap Moderator

    Country:
    England
    Hi everyone

    Update a la iffyvision

    Ribbons all done

    Rank Cheverons done ...next starting to work on the left arm badge

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    Thanks for looking in

    Happy benchtime

    Nap
  11. PLG Well-Known Member

    Hi Nap

    coming along nicely.

    Peter
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  12. Nap Moderator

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    England

    Cheers Peter

    I will get better pics sorted !

    Stay safe

    Nap
  13. malc PlanetFigure Supporter

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    England
    Would not worry about pics at this point

    Looking forward to the lace work.
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  14. Nap Moderator

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    England

    Cheers Malc ...just painted the world on badge ...holding my breath !

    Nap
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  15. malc PlanetFigure Supporter

    Country:
    England
    If we all fall off... you exhaled to soon.
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  16. Borek A Fixture

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    Czech-Republic
    Woooow, what a great and complex thread. I missed it, and only found it today, and it's amazing. As always, lots of information and background, great SBS procedure, lots of great work here. Hold it, it's awesome job :).

    Cheers Borek :)
  17. Nap Moderator

    Country:
    England

    Hi Borek

    Great to have you look in ......and thank you for your comments

    I will be relooking at the globe part on the badge in a moment ..not happy with last nights effort !

    Happy benchtime

    Stay safe

    Nap
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  18. Nap Moderator

    Country:
    England
    Hi everyone

    Iffyvision update ....badge complete ...just the main laurel surround and crown to do

    Once I have painted the uniform fully I will define the edging where it was sewn to the uniform ...hopefully !

    All comments /suggestions welcome

    Happy benchtime

    Nap

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  19. Nap Moderator

    Country:
    England
    Hi folks

    Quick Iffyvision update ....Colour Sgts badge completed , all NMM but added a slight hit of watered down satin varnish as well

    Building up the red now on the tunic

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    Thanks for looking in

    Happy benchtime

    Nap
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  20. Bootneck Well-Known Member

    That’s first class sculpting on the Colour Sargent badge Kev. Wonderful stuff!!
    Peter.
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