This is my latest project that I just finished. I took the wonderful WWII Airborne Bust by Young Miniatures and converted it to a 101st Abn. figure. I scraped off the flag, the chevrons, and the 82nd Abn. patch. I then took some Magic Sculpt and made a “Gas Detection Sleeve Device” on the right arm. Also added the 101st Abn. patch. I added a star to the Abn. Wings on the wood base to denote a Combat Jump. It is a beautiful kit and goes together very well.

All comments welcomed
Nick

outstanding conversion

This is great Nick. Like the conversion and cool idea to put the gas device on him.
Scott

Thanks Carl, Marc, and Scott for your comments! Carl, I found a picture of the insignia in a book that had all kinds of U.S. insignia. Scaned it to the computer and reduced them to the size that I wanted. Then printed them onto paper like card stock on our printer. You could use photo paper ,but I don't. I then cut out the patch and use white paper glue. When the paper is soft from the glue it will conform with the creases on the sleeve. I also paint the edge of the patch before glueing it. This is the last thing I do before sealing the figure with Dullcoat. I hope this is of some help to others. Nick

This conversion is Great!
I congratulate completion.

Mitsutaka.

Man, your bust is really creative and you have done such a fantastic job. Thank you for sharing your work and the details on the changes you made and added.

Can I ask if you used oils, acrylics, both? Also, did you use all brush or did you use airbrush for any of the application? Thanks!

-Ronnie

Thank you Mitsutaka and Ronnie for your comments! Ronnie, I use oils for the flesh as I have not mastered the use of acrylics for that yet. I used Model Color and Lifecolor acrylics on the rest of the bust. I use only a brush and do not use an airbrush.

Nick