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Louise of Mecklenburg-Strelitz & Princess Victoria Louise of Prussia

Discussion in 'vBench (Works in Progress)' started by Graham, Mar 7, 2021.

  1. Graham A Fixture

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    England
    Started work on these two very nice, to me, busts very generously gifted by Peter Day to whom I am very grateful.

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    They needed a bit of work and some would have gone further than I have. The deaths head on the Hussar Shako wasn’t well formed, the brow was sunken so I re worked it with magi sculpt as well as a few other bits and bobs.

    They were then primed in black with a second white primer from above.

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  2. Graham A Fixture

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    England
    A bit of reference is about

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    The dress of Louise is described as creamy yellow but is not that yellow in the painting, also the headdress is different on the figure. I chose to go with a more yellow dress for the time being as I quite like it against the blue cloak. Victoria is just black and silver so no problems there.

    A start has been made and this is where I am at the moment
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    Still a long way to go but happy so far.
  3. captnenglish Well-Known Member

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    Since I have Viktoria Luise on order, I will be following your progress. I agree with you regarding the totenkopf, hopefully my limited sculpting abilities will be up to the task.
  4. Graham A Fixture

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    England
    Thankfully it is quite an easy fix. You will need to check the ears too for pin holes but again, easy to sort out. Look forward to seeing how you get on with yours(y)
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  5. Scott Sheltz Well-Known Member

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    Off to a very nice start
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  6. Peter Day PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Wow Graham, you don't hang around! These are looking very nice indeed.
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  7. Nap Moderator

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    England
    Hi Graham

    Not one but 2 busts , very nice for Peter to offer these to you

    Good clean base coating on both and info on the castings

    Look forward to seeing more

    Happy benchtime

    Nap
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  8. Graham A Fixture

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    Says you :ROFLMAO: Many thanks Peter(y)
  9. Graham A Fixture

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    Cheers Nap, they are great subjects(y)
  10. Graham A Fixture

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    Cheers Scott(y)
  11. mil-mart A Fixture

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    These bring back memories, great figures and looking forward to following.(y)

    Cheers
    Ken
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  12. Graham A Fixture

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    Cheers Ken (y)
  13. Graham A Fixture

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    England
    Queen Louise is just about finished. I have toned down the dress a bit. Sadly the rosy cheeks do not show as well in the photo as thy do to the eye. Didn’t go mad with face contrast as she is (was) a queen not a barbarian :D

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  14. Viking Bob PlanetFigure Supporter

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    That is some nice painting of the queen, excellent very nice. Look forward to your next one
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  15. Graham A Fixture

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    England
    Thanks Bob, Victoria is not far behind then I will post more pics of them both.
  16. Peter Day PlanetFigure Supporter

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    And very lovely she is too Graham. Very nicely done.
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  17. Graham A Fixture

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    England
    Many thanks Peter, would like to see it really done well but I am happy with my version(y)
  18. Airkid A Fixture

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    Nice work Graham. I like the quote reference Queens and Barbarians. Where's Boudicca fit in I wonder?:LOL: I think there's a bust of her out there that makes her look very glam - artistic licence of course.

    Looking forward to Victoria(y)

    Phil
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  19. Graham A Fixture

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    England
    Lol, thanks Phil. Boudicca was a queen and a barbarian with lippy rather than a five o’clock shadow.......... Oddly, I have been looking for a Boudicca bust :D
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  20. mil-mart A Fixture

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    Graham, very nicely painted, especially like the face and I would leave as is.(y)
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