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Capt. Joe Foss USMC, Guadalcanal, 1942

Discussion in 'Completed Figures' started by Canoehead, Jul 4, 2022.

  1. Canoehead Well-Known Member

    A few glamour shots of my latest project from Mitches Military Models in 1/9 scale in oils and acrylics. Sculptor Pavol "Offo" Ovecka produced a fantastic likeness of Medal of Honor recipient Capt. Joe Foss during the Battle of Guadalcanal:


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    Canoehead, Jul 4, 2022
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  2. Peter Day PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Wonderful work.
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  3. MoboSchreuder A Fixture

    Fantastic work

    Mobo
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  4. Mike - The Kiwi A Fixture

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  5. Canoehead Well-Known Member

    Thanks Mike - high praise indeed. I suspect that Offo used that photo for the basic sculpt.

    In terms of paint, I undercoat with basic craft store acrylics, followed by oils for shadows and highlights; I mainly use Winsor Newton, Grumbacher and Old Holland brands.

    Thanks again for the kind comments - looking forward to picking up a copy of your book.

    Cheers,
    Brian
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  6. Nap Moderator

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    Hi Brian

    Great to see you posting and a lovely piece of painting , really like the way you've brought the sculpt to life , nice fleshwork and do like the cigar work

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    Thanks for sharing

    Always good to see your artwork , look forward to seeing more

    Happy benchtime

    Nap
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  7. Mike - The Kiwi A Fixture

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    Hi Brian
    Glad I asked mate!
    Hadn’t picked it as oils & liking finish you’ve achieved.
    Must admit after seeing this & David Lane’s Kaiser I’m toying with a return to some experiments with oils, especially for flesh.
    Thanks for sharing.

    Appreciate support on book
    - what are you looking to learn more about?
    MikeTheKiwi
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  8. Canoehead Well-Known Member


    I was pretty content with the Foss bust...until I saw David's Kaiser. What a superb rendering! The bar is now a significant way above for me - but what a target to aim for!

    I guess that answers your question re: your book as well - I've always been inspired by your work as a target to aim for in my own painting so the book will be a great benchside companion to study for techniques but especially for inspiration, especially for large scale faces. Can't wait to get my copy!

    Cheers,
    Brian
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  9. Canoehead Well-Known Member


    Thanks Nap for the kind comment. And yes, I'll definitely throw my hat in the ring with this one.

    Cheers,
    Brian

    P.S. Starting in on "your" Flying Tigers bust next!
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  10. oldtrousers PlanetFigure Supporter

    Wow, excellent work! Thank you for posting the pictures.

    Scott
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  11. Canoehead Well-Known Member


    Thanks Scott - much appreciated.
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  12. Cannonball A Fixture

    Super piece Brian.

    Neal
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  13. Canoehead Well-Known Member

    Thanks Neal - cheers.
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  14. arj A Fixture

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    Superb work Brian.

    Cheers,
    Andrew
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  15. Canoehead Well-Known Member

    Thanks for the kind comment, Andrew

    Cheers
    Canoehead, Jul 10, 2022
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