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Tirailleur Senegalais from Pilipil

Discussion in 'vBench (Works in Progress)' started by Nap, May 13, 2020.

  1. Nap Moderator

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    England
    Hi everyone

    I have also started this from Pilipili ..it's a bust ...of course !!

    Always liked Pilipil busts ..I like the scarring on the face on this one

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    Very little prep needed , just attach the tassel to the headwear , slight sanding

    Primed in black , now basecoating it ...it has a medal on it already !

    Here's some reference pics

    The box-art from Le van Quang

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    The evolution of the uniform ...all retaining the yellow piping and insignia

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    The inspiration for the sculpt from Pilipil

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    The medal being worn image.jpeg image.jpeg

    Stay tuned in

    Happy benchtime

    Stay safe

    Nap
    Nap, May 13, 2020
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  2. DaddyO A Fixture

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    Looks a bit of a scary character . . .
    Toodlepip
    Paul
    DaddyO, May 13, 2020
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  3. Range Rat Active Member

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    Good info Nap, I have one in the draw at some point to get started.
    Range Rat, May 13, 2020
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  4. Viking Bob PlanetFigure Supporter

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    This lockdown is a bonus for you mate, you are knocking them out at the moment.
    This is looking interesting, do following.
    Viking Bob, May 14, 2020
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  5. Nap Moderator

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    England
    They were very good fighters ....those scars weren't from shaving ! ....a traditional thing !

    Cheers ...you should get it on the bench ...you coukd do a later version as well quite easily


    Cheers Bob ...not sure about knocking them out ...getting lots of pieces basecoated ready ! .......getting distracted by what I find and what arrives on the doorstep

    Your doing nicely as well


    Happy bench-time to all

    Stay safe

    Nap
    Nap, May 14, 2020
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  6. Geoff Charman A Fixture

    I like this one Nap, you really are churning them out and you called me speedy.;)

    Stay safe
    Geoff
    Geoff Charman, May 16, 2020
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  7. Nap Moderator

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    England
    Maybe but they are still sitting in line ready ...you finish more !

    Happy benchtime

    Stay safe

    Nap
    Nap, May 16, 2020
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  8. Geoff Charman A Fixture


    :LOL::LOL::p
    Geoff Charman, May 16, 2020
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  9. Nap Moderator

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    England
    Hi everyone

    Couple of basecoated and based up pics of this piece

    The hanging tassel at the back will be a very light blue

    The medalis just primed atm

    ...this will be a OOB paint up nothing more added ..but I was tempted !!!

    Thanks for looking in

    Happy benchtime

    Stay safe

    Nap

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    Nap, May 17, 2020
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  10. Viking Bob PlanetFigure Supporter

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    superb painting Nap.
    Viking Bob, May 17, 2020
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  11. Nap Moderator

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    England
    Hi folks

    This one is now making its way very close to the bench ....going to do the flesh first with that distinctive scarring

    Was thinking of moving the medal .......still thinking !

    Happy benchtime

    Nap
    Nap, Jul 27, 2020
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  12. Cannonball A Fixture

    Interested to see how the flesh/scarring turns out. Another great subject choice.

    Neal
    Cannonball, Jul 27, 2020
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  13. Nap Moderator

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    England

    Cheers Neal ...so am I .....it is a good subject .....don't know why these Pilipili were in the GA for so long !!

    Thanks for looking in

    Nap
    Nap, Jul 28, 2020
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  14. Nap Moderator

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    England
    Hi everyone

    Not had much time to paint and the heat hasn't helped ...like many !

    Verbal update ...finished the headwear

    Found some pics and might change the cost colour ......not sure ! ...wish I had a 2nd one !

    But next will be the flesh

    Happy benchtime ...one and all

    Nap



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    Nap, Aug 13, 2020
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  15. Borek A Fixture

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    Long thread ;) .I mean stretched out in time :D . Ideal for me, with my outages:ROFLMAO: . But seriously, I hope you get to it more often now, a very interesting bust ...

    Cheers Borek ;)
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  16. Nap Moderator

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    Nap, Aug 21, 2020
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