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!

Completed Bernard Law Montgomery from Life Miniatures

Discussion in 'vBench (Works in Progress)' started by Nap, Jul 29, 2022.

  1. Nap Moderator

    Country:
    England
    Hi everyone

    Thought I'd get this classic IMO on the bench which I reviewed on release here

    https://www.planetfigure.com/threads/bernard-law-montgomery-from-life-miniatures.64858/

    IMG_3237.JPG

    I have replaced the cast chain with a real one , all based up and now basecoated

    Looking now at the medal ribbons ......contemplating adding more as in this IMG_3208.JPG

    IMG_3204.JPG

    On the original sculpt ( details from the review )

    IMG_3200.PNG IMG_3203.JPG


    Looked at some PF members versions ...all inspiring click on for larger images

    IMG_3180.JPG IMG_3191.JPG IMG_3235.JPG IMG_3234.JPG IMG_3236.JPG

    Also using these pics as references

    IMG_3197.JPG IMG_3198.JPG IMG_3201.JPG IMG_3205.JPG IMG_3228.PNG IMG_3207.JPG

    Stay tuned !

    Happy benchtime

    Nap
  2. Warren SMITH A Fixture

    Country:
    Australia
    Great references.. great sculpt... Lots of fine work to paint up all those decorations.. will watch with interest..
    Nap likes this.
  3. Nap Moderator

    Country:
    England

    Happy to have you on board Warren it is a great sculpt

    I did start adding ribbons but it was too late and didn't look good to me ....today's another day !

    Thanks for looking in

    Nap
  4. Nap Moderator

    Country:
    England
    Found a couple more reference

    From http://www.themarshalsbaton.com/



    IMG_3246.JPG IMG_3243.JPG IMG_3244.JPG IMG_3245.JPG

    From the Imperial War Museum

    IMG_3247.JPG

    WW2 RTR cap badge with both slider and pin fittings

    IMG_3251.JPG IMG_3252.JPG

    Couple more pics IMG_3248.JPG IMG_3249.JPG

    Nap
  5. Nap Moderator

    Country:
    England
    Bit of a. Iffyvision update

    All basecoated , new medal ribbons added to just below collar plus relevant insignia including 2 mention in despatches , rosette and the 8th Army number .....painting will hopefully bring details out !

    Next will be the flesh then probably the ribbons , then shirt collar, tie and battle dress then sheepskin collar , then leather jkt

    All comments welcome !

    Off for a coffee ..or two !

    Thanks for looking in

    Happy benchtime

    Nap

    IMG_3256.JPG

    IMG_3259.JPG IMG_3258.JPG IMG_3257.JPG
    Billy Dickinson, DaddyO, Oda and 7 others like this.
  6. Dozer PlanetFigure Supporter

    Country:
    Australia
    Very much looking forward to following this.
  7. Nap Moderator

    Country:
    England

    Happy to have you following

    Ribbons are complete ,so many variations in positioning as we see....here's my version

    Iffyvision pics , click on for larger images if you wish .

    Scaled viewing doesn't look too bad !


    IMG_3277.JPG IMG_3276.JPG IMG_3278.JPG

    Thanks for looking

    Happy benchtime

    Nap
  8. misfit151 A Fixture

    Looking good Kev....(y). Mike
    Nap likes this.
  9. Nap Moderator

    Country:
    England

    It looks better in reality ! ....will look better once battle dress/shirt etc done

    Thanks for looking in

    Nap
  10. Steve Brodie PlanetFigure Supporter

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    coming along nicely
  11. Nap Moderator

    Country:
    England

    Thanks Steve

    Working on the battle dress , not too happy but will get there , more to do on collar and tie as well

    Iffyvision pic

    IMG_3318.JPG

    Nap
    DaddyO, Oda and Joe55 like this.
  12. Kimmo A Fixture

    And he paints too! The infamous 1/3 Monty.

    Kimmo
    Nap likes this.
  13. Joe55 A Fixture

    Country:
    United-States
    Howdy Kevin!

    Like what you have going on there. So far so good (y)!

    I am curious about the chain that goes from one breast pocket to the other. Have you found out what that is for?

    Joe
  14. Warren SMITH A Fixture

    Country:
    Australia
    Looking good so far..
  15. Nap Moderator

    Country:
    England
    Thanks Joe , I think the chain is for a watch but not 100% ......perhaps someone else might have a suggestion


    Cheers Warren...repainted the battledress , shirt, tie, all finished , gorget patch done

    Will do badges next , I've added the lion on top the crown , painting will define !

    Pics to follow

    Thanks for looking in

    Happy benchtime

    Nap
    Oda likes this.
  16. Nap Moderator

    Country:
    England
    Iffyvision presents

    Lion all dried now ready to basecoat and detail up ...stand by !

    IMG_3325.JPG IMG_3326.JPG

    Nap
    marco14, Billy Dickinson, Oda and 2 others like this.
  17. Ferris A Fixture

    Nice work so far Nap!
    Those ribbons and medals really are your thing.

    Adrian
    Nap likes this.
  18. Nap Moderator

    Country:
    England
    Thanks for commenting , they look better in scale !

    Finished capbadges last night ...beret next !

    Stay tuned

    Nap
  19. Nap Moderator

    Country:
    England
    Iffyvision pics

    Click on for larger images

    Little more perhaps on the RTR badge

    Repainted the tie

    IMG_3350.JPG IMG_3349.JPG

    All comments suggestions welcome

    Happy benchtime

    Nap
  20. Giwe Well-Known Member

    Country:
    Germany
    Beautiful work!!!

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.