1. Copying kits is a crime that hurts original artists & producers. Help support your favorite artists by buying their original works. PlanetFigure will not tolerate any activities related to recasting, and will report recasters to authorities. Thank you for your support!

MMM 1/9th Nigel "Sharky"' Ward bust

Discussion in 'Reviews , Video Reviews and Open Book' started by Steve Brodie, Mar 6, 2021.

  1. Steve Brodie PlanetFigure Supporter

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    As commanding officer of 801 Squadron, Ward had to prepare the Sea Harrier for action in the South Atlantic. Aircraft and pilots were borrowed from the conversion unit, 899 Naval Air Squadron, and with a strength of eight aircraft they embarked in HMS Invincible on 4 April 1982
    Ward flew over sixty war missions, achieved three air-to-air kills, and took part in or witnessed a total of ten kills; he was also the leading night pilot, and was decorated with the Distinguished Service Cross for gallantry.

    [IMG]
    [IMG]


    A nice little box arrived this morning, and inside was the 1/9th bust of Nigel 'Sharky' ward from MMM, Bust consists of 5 parts, the main torso, his head with helmet integrally cast the hose and the two connecting clips to hold the oxygen mask in place

    [IMG]

    [IMG]

    The webbing on the back of the vest has some superbly cast detail;

    [IMG]

    The face is superbly sculpted with the beard been rather impressive;

    [IMG]

    The 'bone' dome is very nice, with all the buckles and straps cast very well, with some undercuts in evidence, will need just a quick swipe over on the rear of the helmet. However DO NOT remove the little line at the base of the helmet, its supposed to be there;

    [IMG]

    [IMG]


    Finding colour photos of fleet air arm pilots from the falklands was not that easy, but after a few different key worded google searches managed to find a few;

    [IMG]
    [IMG]
    [IMG]
  2. callmehobbes Active Member

    Country:
    England
    Following with interest.
  3. Redcap A Fixture

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    +1
  4. Tonton Well-Known Member

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    Not my area of interest but I used to work near RNAS Yeovilton and had the thrilling experience of watching Sea Harriers in 79/80, particularly when limbering up for the annual air show. Sharky and his guys have my greatest respect. (Seeing the station’s Sea Fury flying was almost as exciting, by the way.)

    Jeff
    Babelfish likes this.
  5. callmehobbes Active Member

    Country:
    England
    If you run short of inspiration have a read (or listen) to Harrier 809 by Rowland White. That started my current interest in all things Falklands.
  6. Babelfish A Fixture

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    I thought Sharky's name is Nigel, not David??

    - Steve
  7. housecarl Moderator

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    One of your images Steve,
    He was wearing RAF slides.:unsure:
  8. Babelfish A Fixture

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    I think that's a different pilot Carl. Also he appears to be a Flt. Lt. and the equivalent RAF rank to Sharky would be Squadron Leader.

    - Steve
  9. Steve Brodie PlanetFigure Supporter

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    It is , will try and get the title changed his full name is Nigel David Ward.
  10. Steve Brodie PlanetFigure Supporter

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    Which one ?
  11. housecarl Moderator

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    The one not wearing RNAS slides.;)
    Same scrap, different pilot.
    I know it's the Daily Mail.
  12. Steve Brodie PlanetFigure Supporter

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    Typical mail.
  13. housecarl Moderator

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    I'm a Guardian reading lefty.
    However, I do read other reputable publications.
    Alas the Daily Fail isn't one.:cautious:
  14. Nap Moderator

    Country:
    England

    Title changed

    Thanks for a look at the resin

    A nice subject choice and great sculpt ...going to need to carefully remove the casting line on the back webbing

    Hope we see this in V Bench

    Happy benchtime

    Nap
  15. Redcap A Fixture

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    Don't be intimidated and put off from reading it Carl by the use of any big words or common sense proposals in their articles.

    Hope you are keeping safe and well mate and I hope to see you back on the hobby circuit soon.

    Gary
  16. Steve Brodie PlanetFigure Supporter

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    Got that book for christmas, just finished reading David Jason's autobiography, so its next on my reading list. :)
  17. callmehobbes Active Member

    Country:
    England
    Got it on audible and loved it. ( Had it playing as I painted).

Share This Page

planetFigure Links

Reviews & Open Box
Buy. Sell & trade
Articles
Link Directory
Events
Advertising

Popular Sections

Figure & Minis News
vBench - Works in Progress
Painting Talk
Sculpting Talk
Digital Sculpting Talk
The Lounge
Report Piracy

Who we are

planetFigure is a community built around miniature painters, sculptors and collectors, We are here to exchange support, Information & Resources.

© planetFigure 2003 - 2022.