Hi All!
This is my contribution to the WW1 remembrance, with this classic Model Cellar/ Carl Reid piece.
There's still a lot of work to do, as can be seen the Webley revolver has suffered an amputation, so i've decided to share it at this stage because I don't know when it's going to be finished...
I've replaced the original plinth for another one, trying to tell a very easy symbolism: the little poppy trying to get trough the barb wire (Will add an outer layer of barb wire)
Flesh need still a lot of work, as the stick, the whistle is missing yet, some wheathering on helmet, and solve the revolver question are the next things to do...
The regimental badge on the base is (supossed) to be an original one, but I've painted it with gold printer inks and some oil work, I think it matches better now with the painted figure, than leaving it on its original metallic appearance.
Although barely visible, I've rendered the captain awared with Distinguished Conduct Medal and the King's South Africa Medal ribbons.. but have strong doubts about I've done it right..


Hope you like it! Any criticisms are welcomed


Cheers!

Great painting Gerard.
The jacket looks very good.
I will be looking forward to the next progress report.
Cheers
Keith

Lovely painted bust and a great shot of a medal group as a collector of medals I always look at the ribbons depicted on models......A Nice touch on this bust.......Kevin

Fantastic Garard!

Carl

Fantastic piece. I want one! I have the winter in the trenches and an original cap badge that goes with it, I had the same idea as you Will have to finish it, now where are my brushes?

This piece looks fantastic now, never mind when its finished. I especially love the pedestal; very simple symbolism, as you mentioned, but very effective. As a matter of interest, how did you recreate the barbed wire?

Nap, you have an uncanny knack for prompting me to go searching for more info every time you post. Mr Bradley was a bit of a badass it appears (DSO, MC, DCM and 6 x MiD) and 1 of only 4 people to be awarded the DSO, MC, DCM combo. His medal group is for sale (if you have a spare 16k in the petty cash).

Cheers,
Billy

Outstanding work Gerard!


Cheer's,
Jeff.

Great painting.
Pete

Looking really good.

First of all may I say what a beautiful outstanding piece of work your model is I love it.
Just a couple of small criticisms, one is that you can not be awarded the K.S.A. medal on its own he would also have had the Q.S.A. medal aswell.
You could have the Q.S.A. medal on its own but not the other way around.
The other thing is the Gloucesters cap badge was always made of white metal not brass (I not sure if they did an economy version during WW1?) most officers cap and collar badges were blackened down so they did not stand out.

Outstanding subject, sculpt, paintwork and presentation! A crackingly good piece.

Brilliant job.

Fantastic paintwork.
Congratulations.
Ciao by Maco

Really like this one gerrard,the painting is very well done and I like the barbed wire and poppy,a really nice touch that sets it off very well,

Very nice work here and a great setup .
Does anybody know if this bust is still available .
Ron

Awesome work.

marc

Thanks Billy. For making the barbed wire you'll find lots of tutorials on the net. Specially among AFV communities. Here's an easy example:
http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Sections&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=107
Cheers

Thanks WICKERMAN. I'll repaint the medal with the KSA colours then and remove the brass from the collar badges

Cheers
Gerard