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Lower the flag slowly & reverently...Bugler..Play!

Discussion in 'vBench (Works in Progress)' started by Jimbo, Apr 7, 2021.

  1. Jimbo A Fixture

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    England
    As from the 1970,s sitcom "it ain't half hot mum" and the episode 9 series 2, with the flag lowering ceremony..BSM Williams (Windsor Davis) pronounces the order of.." Lower the flag slowly & reverently..Bugler..Play!...the bugler being the 5 ft nothing "Lofty" (Don Estelle) who hasn't a single clue how to play the bugle makes an incredibly funny hash of the playing of last post, when questioned by BSM Williams "were you not in the Boys Brigade Bugle band?"...Lofty replies " Yes Sgt/major..but I was the drummer!" Great funny British humour of the 1970,s

    The Sgt/Major bust I purchased from Chris Sorby from down under, the face is great and very close to the actor Windsor Davis, but I decided to change the torso to give him that familiar "chest out" look of the very regimental BSM, there was nothing wrong with the torso before but I felt it was a bit more of a "Jungle creased up"shirt rather than a"Parade" shirt, also needed to add the salute arm as in the point where the flag gets lowered and Lofty is just starting to blow the elephants trunk blowing version of the last post racket on the bugle,
    Also decided to add the right arm and swagger stick just for good measure to give him bit more of that Battery Sergeant Major "look"

    Lofty is being built basically with parts from my spares box put together, the helmet is from CGS miniatures ,being a modern Royal Marine band helmet, which is close enough for me to the Wolsey helmet worn by Lofty in the show.
    All sculpting done with milliput and magic sculpt, still got a long way to go with these two characters yet but I must admit it's making me smile as I work on them
    Cheers for now and I'll post some more updates as I progress
    Jim:)

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  2. misfit151 A Fixture

    Well done Jim ......(y). brilliant. Must admit it brought a big smile to my face....the wife thought it was wind. lol. I've got the boxed at of this and when I need a lift ....on goes one of the discs.....sorted.....looking forward to more please.....cheers Mike. ;)
  3. Viking Bob PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Looking forward to seeing more Jim, a classic comedy. I bet you have Two busts of the Sarn't Major, ready for some legs.
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  4. Wings5797 A Fixture

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    Great work Jim.
    So good so far Mate
    All the best Keith
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  5. 1969 A Fixture

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    Cracking work Jim, nice to see Lofty added to the scene being a prominent character.
    Funnily enough I just watched that same episode last week on Youtube as I was also working on this bust for someone else :)
    I think Chris sculpted the bust wearing the jungle green uniform he is sometimes portrayed in rather than the Parade dress hence the creases etc, looking forward to seeing more of yours.
    Cheers
    Steve
  6. Jimbo A Fixture

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    Thanks Mike, they are bringing a smile to my face with every bit of putty I add(y)
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  7. Jimbo A Fixture

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    Thanks Bob, glad you like em!...I was thinking of adding legs to both of these, not sure yet if I'm going to leave them as busts, we shall see (y)
    Cheers
    Jim
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  8. Jimbo A Fixture

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    Thank you Keith, glad you like em mate(y)
    Cheers
    Jim
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  9. Jimbo A Fixture

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    Thanks Steve, yeah that was what I thought about the shirt being sculpted as Jungle greens by Chris, I think the funnest bit of this particular sketch is Don Estelle, practically pissing himself trying not to laugh as he delivers his lines.."I was the drummer" brilliant comedy(y)
    Cheers
    Jim
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  10. arj A Fixture

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    Brilliant concept Jim.
    Your adjustment of the BSM Williams bust looks perfect, particularly beside your diminutive 'Lofty'.
    I look forward to seeing this develop.

    Cheers,
    Andrew
  11. Scotty A Fixture

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    Scotland
    Come on, Lofty won't take much putty! :LOL: These would be great as a vignette! Excellent work so far.
    Scotty.
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  12. Nap Moderator

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    Jimbo

    Bloody brilliant .....bring the RA flash onto the page scarf on Loftys helmet

    Following this oh so closely

    Happy benchtime

    Nap
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  13. Nap Moderator

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    No Legs ...or I will move next door .....


    This really has brought a smile to all ...look forward to seeing more

    Happy sculpting .......where's my versions ?

    Nap
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  14. fogie A Fixture

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    Brilliant stuff...so good 'Lovely Boy"

    Mike
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  15. Jimbo A Fixture

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    Thanks Andrew, glad you like them both, hope all's well with you (y)
    Cheers
    Jim
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  16. Helm A Fixture

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    Cracking concept and possibly the funniest scene from the entire series.
    Steve
    Here's said scene for those who don't know
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  17. Jimbo A Fixture

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    Thanks Scotty, glad you like them so far(y)
    Cheers
    Jim
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  18. Jimbo A Fixture

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    Thanks Kev for sorting the pics, Glad you like them so far, I've moved the RA side flash down to it's correct place (y)....Now legs Mmmmm??:happy:
    Cheers
    Jim
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  19. Jimbo A Fixture

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    Thanks Mike, glad you like the pair(y)
    Cheers
    Jim
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  20. Jimbo A Fixture

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    Many thanks Steve, thanks for adding the video, explains things to the guys out there who have never seen the program(y)
    Cheers
    Jim
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