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WIP Stormtroopers 1/16 Bust English Grenadier 9th Foot

Discussion in 'vBench (Works in Progress)' started by billyturnip, Apr 11, 2017.

  1. billyturnip A Fixture

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    England
    I've long admired this bust, everything about it attracted me to it when it was announced for release, scale, subject and design, cut off in just the right place for my taste. I still don't know why I didn't get one when it was released.
    Anyway when I saw this on Stu's stand at Sword & Lance there was no hesitation, nor was there much hesitation in making a start.

    This is where I am at present, all done in acrylics.

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  2. Nap Moderator

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    England
    YE Hah!!!!! a bust ...it's a lovely sculpt as well

    A good start there young Roger

    Nap
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  3. billyturnip A Fixture

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    England
    Thanks kev.
    Yes it is a lovely sculpt, so far it as been an absolute pleasure to paint. I had some difficulty with the eyes and have repainted them once but that was down to me. I've met a few people with far from symmetrical eyes but we don't want our figures looking like that do we?

    Some illustrations I'm using for reference


    Grenadiers, 7th Royal Fusiliers, 8th King's and 9th Regiments of Foot, 1751.jpg .
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  4. Borek A Fixture

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    Czech-Republic
    Very nice start, Roger. I wonder how you continue ... I will follow :)
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  5. billyturnip A Fixture

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    England
    Thanks Borek. I've just made a start on the mitre cap, maybe a photo later. ;)
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  6. Viking Bob PlanetFigure Supporter

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    This is a great bust, I painted this one some time ago, bit fiddley on the mitre cap but your more than capable, That face is superb btw. This lots nickname were the holy boys
    Following.
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  7. billyturnip A Fixture

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    England
    Cheers Bob.
    I'm not far off calling it a day with the mitre, it's ok but I can feel my concentration slipping a bit. :wacky:
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  8. bucsfan21 Well-Known Member

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    United-States
    Roger, A cracker jack of a bust indeed. Look forward to seeing you complete it. (y) Love the work from this group, they come up with some colorful releases! Thanks for sharing!
    Best of Everything, Terry Martin-Member of the Atlanta Miniature Figure Society of Atlanta, GA, USA
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  9. Tony Dawe A Fixture

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    Australia
    Keep going Roger. It looks awesome mate
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  10. valiant A Fixture

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    United-Kingdom
    Looking good so far, Roger - Keep us updated(y)
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  11. billyturnip A Fixture

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    England
    Terry, Tony, Steve, thank you very much. :)
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  12. smudger1960 PlanetFigure Supporter

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    excellent start roger (y)
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  13. billyturnip A Fixture

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    England
    Thanks a lot Brian.
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  14. Dennis Active Member

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    England
    Nice start Roger, this is a lovely little model you are going to enjoy it.
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  15. billyturnip A Fixture

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    England
    Thanks Dennis. Seeing your lovely version was also an influence in me giving this a go.
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  16. anstontyke A Fixture

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    great start roger, you have given the face some character.

    tony
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  17. billyturnip A Fixture

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    England
    Thanks Tony. It really is a wonderfully sculpted bust.
  18. billyturnip A Fixture

    Country:
    England
    I know I should really stop here for the evening but I'm enjoying this so much maybe just a little bit more. :D

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  19. 1969 A Fixture

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    Nice job so far Roger, keep it up mate.

    Steve
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  20. billyturnip A Fixture

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    Cheers Steve.
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