Kev, many thanks my lips are sealed.

Carl, cheers matey, like the smilie, does that mean you're buying the first round.

Diego, appreciate the comments, I'm a great admirer of your work. Many thanks.

Hi Ken:

This bust turned out so beautifully, Ken. I would think since women,
especially these brave and young Russian women from that terrible war
on the Eastern Front, would have such small and delicate features, such
as the nose, ears, mouth, that it would be that much more difficult, than
rendering the face of a man. This obviously shows what skill and talent
that you possess. Congratulations on a job well done.

The subject matter is one I hope you will expand upon; and I see this
particular rendering as a way of paying homage to the brave and
dedicated Russian women, from so long ago. We need to remember
them, and the sacrifices that made, as I see it. That horrific nightmare
exacted a terrible toll. Knowing that she also was killed in combat, then
this bust, for me, will be a reminder, that:

"Freedom is not free"

Thank you, sincerely,

rick

Rick, appreciate the comments and glad you like her. It's a very interesting subject and one I'll do more of, in fact I've already started the next female heroine and as they say "stay tuned".

Cheers Ken

Ken a very nice to finish to this one mate and great choice to bite the bullet and redo the decorations, the revised versions are much better and very realistic with more profile.
Looking forward to whats next with the female sculpting, well done mate


Steve

Steve, cheers mate glad you like her, it's a shame you're not going to Crewe as Carl's getting a round in.
Carl

Cheers Ken

Beautiful work Ken,I like this bust a lot!

That is wonderful Ken !!!!

cheers

stefano

Christos and Stefano many thanks for the kind words.

Cheers Ken

Ken,
sorry I missed this, great work!

female are a touch more demanding, due to their more subtle nature (build wise) and it was good to see this done.

Einion seems to have excellent anatomical knowledge, he was spot on about something I missed!

Great work Ken!

Cheers

Hi Ken,

I echoe the other´s comments.
She is beautiful Ken, your skills are improved each work you do
Congratulations!

I am going to spill the beans. Yes, it is the start of a range of "heroines"

It will not stop with Russians.

Cheers,

Jose.T.Rodriguez
Minuteman Models

Jamie , always appreciate your comments. I have shortened the neck and as I replied to Einion with the addition of the epaulettes I hope it has made a positive difference. I saw her as a proud woman , shoulders back, head held high and showing off her medals and I hope that apperance comes across.

Pedro , many thanks.

Piet, thankyou and I can announce that it will be availiable soon from .... this is where I need a smilie with a drum .roll Minuteman Models .http://www.minutemanmodels.com

That is http://www.minutemanmodels.com

Thanks

Jose

You are welcomed! Pass the word.

Cheers from USA,

Jose

Ken,
You,ve done a magnifient job on her,Well done mate.
Andy

Hi Ken,

Congratulations on a beautifully sculpted bust!!

My compliments!!

Jim

Your sculpting is Great.
She's very good-looking.
I congratulate completion.

Mitsutaka