Titivating on this bust could go on for ever, so I am now calling this complete.
Thank you to the guys who help me with the sculpt and uniform bits and bobs, I am indebted to you all.
My best regards to you all
Keith

Lovely paintwork Keith,especially on all the smaller details.

Brilliant detail work on those gongs, well done, you've done him proud

Alan

Nice work on this.
Gells

Hi Ralph.
Many thanks for your kind comments and I am pleased that you especially like the detail. It has taken me so long that when I started he only had 5 awards.......Now He is finished there are 9 awards and is retired to Kentucky.
All the best Mate and keep us updated with your great pieces.
Cheers,
Keith

Very kind of you to take time to look and comment so positively Alan. I think that at times larger pieces demand a different sculptor, namely one who can no longer work smaller than 90mm.
Thank you
Keith

Thank you for your tireless support of my efforts Kevin,It is very much appreciated.
At this scale the circular medals come out to 9mm.
The peak of the cap is done with 5 rolled out Milliput lengths basicly painted with dots of varying sizes and shades from ocher to cad' yellow.
No sword nor pace stick this time but I have a sculpt some where in my head to put that to rights.
Thanks for looking in Mate.
Keith

Many thanks Grant.
All the best
Keith

Hi Keith,

Excellent work. Love the gongs and the texture on the sash.

Pete

This looks great Keith and well worth all the time and effort you have put into it.

Well done Keith, you've really pulled off the sash texture and I like the fabric look on the medals.
Scotty.

Hi Pete
I am pleased that you like it Mate as I count you as part of the team.......not least for noting the wrong order on the medals.
Brace yourself for Perry!!!
All the best
Keith

Thank you Roger
These big projects always have there ups and downs as you well know.
All the best
Keith

Hi Scotty
Thank you for your kind words and help with this and other 'highland' projects.
The textures are not as difficult as they may look. The Sergeants sash is a suitable thin cord framing a mjlliput sash that I press an artist canvas into. Then remove it to leave the impression of woven cloth.
The medal ribbons are just scored with a craft knife while still soft.
Cheers Mate
Keith

Nicely done keith

Many thanks Mike.
All the best
Keith

Top tips as well, cheers Keith.

My pleasure Mate. I hope that you get a chance to try them out.
Keith

Outstanding work throughout.
The detailing is incredible, but for me the medals and buttons stand out particularly.
Very, very well done.

Cheers,
Andrew