WIP All I said was .......

[Nap]

Hi guys

Listen folks ....whilst having a little banter with Jimbo over the weekend ......all I said was....


"Hey......MATE ...I've got a great idea ...fancy a swop for a bust you always wanted .........

Then yesterday .went for a paint day and this was there ...he is a little putty pushing person


A begging Crimean veteran ...my idea , medal mine ! ...all else Jimbo"s skill

Just look at this face ...ragged uniform , buttons hanging off , bit of a WD blanket ....leaning for support on a crutch ......

I " might" level his hand up and put some coins in the palm ....


I certainly think this sort of thing is commercial and James did mention perhaps if enough interest he mght consider doing another similar thing ...in amongst my other ideas ......

.......this is a one off .....because he likes me ...lol

All suggestions for a title for the nameplate welcome as well as .....

All comments !!

Nap

What sparked my gray matter into overdrive .....

 

[Wings5797]

Super idea Nap.
Tens of years ago I saw this photo at the portrait gallery of this poor couple with his Waterloo Gong thinking this will make a great set piece.
Looking forward to what comes next from the dynamic duo.
Cheers
Keith

 

[Nap]

Cheers Keith

The "Dynamic Duo" will be performing again ..but don't tell Batman .......

The hand will stay where it is ...the sculpting fellow has used a thick copper wire !

Kerp tuned

Nap

 

[billyturnip]

Great idea and off to a great start.

Can't wait to see it finished with the legs added.

 

[mick3272]

Great idea Nap.
well worked Jimbo
Is it a selfie???
Mick

 

[Nap]

Hi Guys

Roger,

Legs...now go back into the naughty corner ...lol

Mick,

Welcome back to insanity ...yes old Jmbo actually had mirror in front of him when sculpting ...it cracked !

Can't be me it looks weather eaten ..and far too good looking !

Nap

 

[tock24]

Looks good!
How about something along the lines of - "I was at.....[name your Crimean battle here!] guv"
BR
Ian

 

[Viking Bob]

This is a fellow re-enactor whom I've known for year's, he has gone into the Victorian side of the hobby called the Ragged victorians www. facebook.com/ragged victorians
He(the bust) is looking very good.

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[Nap]

Hi Bob

That's some of the pictures I looked he looks great and what a wound he has ...bring him along to Bugle Call !!

Thanks for posting them

Nap

 

[Nap]

Hi Guys

As his lordship was going to redesign my legs if I tried to move the hand I have added a coupl of coins ...what do you all think

Nap

 

[lancer115]

Great idea ,looking very good.....cool John

 

[Jimbo]

Kev....I misunderstood what you were bumping your gums about earlier today The hand can be twisted round to accommodate the coins in the palm of the hand, but it will have to be cut of at the wrist, pinned & glued into place, would have to use a dremel and cutting wheel though to get through the copper wire....10 min job for me ....for you..4 x plasters for cuts to fingers plus possibly a trip to A&E ....Oh! and a new arm & hand to be sculpted
Cheers
Jim

 

[Barrie Harris]

Great Idea ,Great work between the two of you . Like the coins added , will we get to see him painted ?
Barrie(Newbee)

 

[billyturnip]

 

[Nap]

Great Idea ,Great work between the two of you . Like the coins added , will we get to see him painted ?
Barrie(Newbee)

You bet Barrie ...currently primed in black ..before tge Magic begins soon ..stay tuned to this thread !


Jimbo ...Moi ..bumping my gums ! ...can't do it as I only have 3 plasters in the house .......

Nap

 

[ellie]

Looking good something a little different.

Cheers

ian

www.elliesminiatures.com

 

[Nap]

Guys,

FEAR NOT ......I am okay ....thanks to




Nap.

 

[billyturnip]

Guys,

FEAR NOT ......I am okay ....thanks to


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Nap.

 

[billyturnip]

Yes I know.... naughty step.

 

[anstontyke]

the medal could be for whichever battle he lost his legs at, would be a long list though looking at naps usual work

tony