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WIP Tribute to veterans Falklands war 1982 scale 1/9

Discussion in 'vBench (Works in Progress)' started by offo, Jun 30, 2020.

  1. offo A Fixture

    Hi Friends this is a new projekt for Gordon Mitchell - GROD . Tribute to veterans of Falklands war . Scale 1/9 . I hope like him.
    Palo Ovečka -offo

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  2. Borek A Fixture

    Country:
    Czech-Republic
    Jak už jsem psal jinde, je to skvělá práce. Ve všech směrech.

    As I write elsewhere, it's amazing work. In all aspects.

    Cheers Borek :)
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  3. Ventress Well-Known Member

    Country:
    England
    Will need a few of these! Brilliant.
  4. Ray Monde New Member

    That is such a moving piece of work. I can think of a couple of mates that I could paint this up for as remeberances.
    Ray
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  5. Cannonball A Fixture

    Brilliant. Love the sculpting Offo and a great idea.

    Neal
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  6. Nap Moderator

    Country:
    England
    Hi Pavol

    That's great ...will definitely be getting this when released ...medals , badges and a moving piece as well

    Would look great with that poster behind it

    Thanks for sharing

    Nap
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  7. MCPWilk A Fixture

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    The Leading Seaman badge on the left arm should be on a cloth patch like the branch badges on the right. The Good Conduct badges (chevrons) should be less angled as well. That aside an excellent hemi figure.

    Leading Seaman.jpg

    Mike
  8. ArtMin Active Member

    Country:
    Russian-Federation
    Cool!(y)(y)(y)
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  9. Grod A Fixture

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    Great work Pavol.
    Gordon
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  10. Helm A Fixture

    Country:
    England
    Very few British naval figures out there, this is one of the best
    Steve
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  11. Nap Moderator

    Country:
    England

    What about the other badges ?

    Nap
  12. MCPWilk A Fixture

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    The badges on the right sleeve are correct: Seaman Specialist (missile, torpedo and lightning), marksman (crossed rifles) and navigator yeoman (pair of dividers). It is a truism that yesterday's working uniform becomes today's dress uniform. Square rig was routinely worn at sea, as can be seen from various WW II films of the time. Rating and branch badges were then in red, with gold kept for dress uniform. Now there is separate sea rig and square rig is kept as No Is, with gold badges. Red badges are kept for the Sea Cadets. The figure on the poster is in Guard Order and would have white gaiters in addition to his white belt.

    This photograph is of HMS Hermes Ratings and Officers in Guard Order (https://www.alamy.com/sailors-from-...ic-mike-walker-portsmouth-image185921307.html). Interestingly the officer is shown with long black gaiters, a practice no longer seen. Also of note is the dearth of medals worn after a period of peace. Most personnel who have served in the last decade or two are usually seen wearing several campaign and Jubilee medals.

    Mike
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  13. 1969 A Fixture

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    Nice sculpt, really like the face on this one.
    Steve
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  14. offo A Fixture

    Yes, you are right. I didn't notice it. It's already fixed.Your bust will be ready and repaired for you at Gordon's :D
    [IMG]
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  15. Helm A Fixture

    Country:
    England
    Excellent reponse Offo, well done again
    Steve
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  16. Nap Moderator

    Country:
    England
    Getting this without fail

    Great to see naval

    Nap
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  17. Pilgrim53 Active Member

    A fitting tribute; have a link to the Navy having served an apprenticeship in Devonport Dockyard and later helped prepare ships for the taskforce. Amazing what was done in a short time. My brother in law served; stoker on HMS Plymouth.
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  18. MCPWilk A Fixture

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    I'm awaiting the bust from Gordon so that I can come up with a suitable mounting for him. I was thinking of a mooring bollard with a fouled anchor on front and a three strand rope around the base. I was also contemplating using Slater's letters to put HMS Clyde on the cap tally to match the poster. Any-one not wanting the name will then just have to gently scrape it away, but letters in situ do make painting the name much easier. A full size figure would also look good.

    Mike
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  19. Nap Moderator

    Country:
    England
    Nice idea Mike

    Personally I would not use the bollard but a good idea , adding the name is a nice touch in keeping with the poster

    Look forward to this release

    Navy blue at the ready !

    Nap
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  20. Helm A Fixture

    Country:
    England
    If it's possible, given the subject matter, could you use the poppy with the anchor on it from the poster as a base. I personally think that would be a very fitting base.
    Steve
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