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WIP Jean Bart, Corsair du Rio Soleil.

Discussion in 'vBench (Works in Progress)' started by Cannonball, Apr 26, 2019.

  1. Cannonball A Fixture

    As I’ve nearly finished on the Into the jaws of Death WIP I decided to start on something I recently purchased from Paul at Model Cellar. It’s a 1/9 scale bust of the French Corsair, Jean Bart. The bust is sculpted by Pavol Ovecka and it’s a cracker. The face is so full of detail and character and this is partly what attracted me to it in the first place. The casting is great, there only being two parts, the main body and the hat. I’ve started on the face (the oils are still a bit wet) and need to go back to finish off the eyes. The wig and hat are just blocked in with enamel basecoats at present. Depending on how quickly this progresses I may get chance to tackle Paul’s Lewis Gunner bust, sculpted by Carl Reid, which I picked up at the same time.

    Any comments as always are welcome,

    Neal. 6EF1CE1A-434D-443A-B852-E9443AE51D44.jpeg 02975DF2-3263-4599-B252-42945FE72821.jpeg 54CA4E43-7759-4AF4-8866-CED519E1730B.jpeg
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  2. peedee A Fixture

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    Love that character face Neal.
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  3. misfit151 A Fixture

    Ooooooooo now that looks nice Neal....;)...?my wife has forced me on holiday at the moment:cool:....looking forward to your progress...Mike
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  4. Cannonball A Fixture

    Thanks very much Paul.
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  5. Cannonball A Fixture

    Thanks Mike. Enjoy the holiday.
  6. ModelCellar A Fixture

    Hi Neal,

    Glad you like it =). That face looks GREAT!! I'll be watching with much interest.

    Paul
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  7. Cannonball A Fixture

    Thanks Paul, glad you like how it’s progressing.
  8. Nap Moderator

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    Hi Neal

    Right in the front row on this ...great looking sculpt

    Looking forward to seeing the hair being done as well as armour

    Happy benchtime

    Nap
  9. Cannonball A Fixture

    Thanks Kev. If you haven’t already got it in your stash then I would heartily recommend it. Hopefully I’ll get chance to put some oils on the hair tomorrow (not my own I hasten to add!)

    Neal
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  10. Wayneb A Fixture

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    Great looking character and paintwork so far.....even sideways I still like it....

    Wayne
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  11. Cannonball A Fixture

    Thanks Wayne it’s really appreciated.
  12. KenBoyle PlanetFigure Supporter

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    As others have said, a great character piece! I love way you did the face. (y)

    Cheers,
    Ken
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  13. Cannonball A Fixture

    Thanks Ken. As always, your comments are really appreciated.

    Neal
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  14. Cannonball A Fixture

    Managed to do a little bit more on this today. So far I’ve finished off the eyes and started on the wig. I referred to Geoff’s recent WIP on elan13’s Old Major bust of around the same period regarding the wig colour scheme. As it dries a little I’ll push the highlights a bit more. I’ve started to block in the main colours and completed the tunic in oils. I’ve also started the oil coat on his hat. Both are still wet but hopefully will lose the sheen as they dry out. 284F5266-8779-4AE4-A803-C97BDDB12387.jpeg 657C8313-2DCF-4091-9896-A299AB9772D3.jpeg 51656D9C-6DF8-4121-B22B-9E5AC1B9D768.jpeg
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  15. Nap Moderator

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    Hi Neal

    I like the flesh tones especially the ruddy cheeks , this this fine fellow like the better things in life !!

    Nice start on the hair as well

    Very tidy blocking in as well

    Thanks for sharing

    Happy benchtime

    Nap
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  16. NeilW A Fixture

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    Love that florid face but I'd tell him to lay off the claret (or sack?) for a while.
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  17. Cannonball A Fixture

    Thanks Kev. It’s all The privateering he’s been doing, must be rich pickings on those English and Dutch merchant vessels.
  18. Cannonball A Fixture

    Thanks Neil. I think he’s past being told now, he’s a lost cause.

    Neal

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