Completed US Marine Drum Major -Regimental S-4

[Nap]

Hi to everyone

This is now on the bench , a older release from S-4

RS4-039 "The President's Own" USMC Band Drum Major 1/9 scale resin bust sculpted by Nick Majerus

Still available here http://www.milminwh.com/regt_s4_ww2.htm

Fear not it's got both medals and ribbons ....albeit small , nay tiny ! ...lol

Couple of references ...feel free to add any others !

I also have a resin seal which I will paint up as below and put on base rather than a nameplate





Currently all basecoated .....will hopefully do the flesh and eyes first !

Any thoughts are the headwear ? Click on for larger image



Stay tuned

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Mike Stevens]

Well, that should be a mighty endeavor.

 

[Nap]

Well, that should should be a mighty endeavor.

Hope I can do the Corps credit with this

Here's the unprimed seal , hand and mace

Cheers for looking in

Nap

 

[marco14]

djeez,always so difficult pffffff but if you enjoy it,that is the most
important thing have fun with it,I stay with my era LOL
Mario

 

[MalcC]

Nap, are the enough badges are medals to keep you happy.

Malc

 

[Joe55]

You gonna use a microscope to write in the campaigns?

Joe

 

[Nap]

djeez,always so difficult pffffff but if you enjoy it,that is the most
important thing have fun with it,I stay with my era LOL
Mario

Its all about fun .....or madness in my case

Nap, are the enough badges are medals to keep you happy.

Malc

Only one or two ...but rather smaller .....Carole always said size isn't everything.....lol

You gonna use a microscope to write in the campaigns?

Joe

....of course ...and a heck of a lot holding my breath .....might have to have a "suggestion" of some .....oh and to make it more interesting ...I added more scrolls on the rear ( as in reference pic )


Face done , and chin chain

Stay tuned ......

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Nap]

Hi to all

Couple of pics ( Iffyvision of course ) of the face , I did some puttywork on nose and chin a bit, and redid the eyes ....not that they show ...it's a difficult face to paint being in shadow with the headwear

Quite happy with it , not going to play around too much more ...it's got character and with all uniform painted up will look good

Completed the chain ...pleased with that

He's also got a marine haircut !

Started on the collar lace , then will finish collar off , then will do the rest of the front cords , then the sash ..that should be fun ! ....then finally the headwear

That just leaves , the mace and hand ( gloved ) and the Marine seal on the front

All comments welcome

Thanks for looking

Click on for larger images

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[marco14]

Hi to all

Couple of pics ( Iffyvision of course ) of the face , I did some puttywork on nose and chin a bit, and redid the eyes ....not that they show ...it's a difficult face to paint being in shadow with the headwear

Quite happy with it , not going to play around too much more ...it's got character and with all uniform painted up will look good

Completed the chain ...pleased with that

He's also got a marine haircut !

Started on the collar lace , then will finish collar off , then will do the rest of the front cords , then the sash ..that should be fun ! ....then finally the headwear

That just leaves , the mace and hand ( gloved ) and the Marine seal on the front

All comments welcome

Thanks for looking

Click on for larger images

Happy benchtime

Nap

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always very very beautiful and historical figures from you Kev
and what a little change can do with a figure,this one is also going to be beautiful like
I know you
Mario

 

[MCPWilk]

This would make a wonderful full figure, like the David Grieve Guards Drum Major. Unfortunately the bearskin on this bust is very poor in shape when compared with the real thing:

Having now modelled a number of bearskins I would note that it takes time and a lot of Milliput to get it right: https://www.planetfigure.com/threads/gsm-mott-corporal-scots-guards-200mm.94275/

Happy modelling,

Mike

 

[Nap]

This would make a wonderful full figure, like the David Grieve Guards Drum Major. Unfortunately the bearskin on this bust is very poor in shape when compared with the real thing:

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Having now modelled a number of bearskins I would note that it takes time and a lot of Milliput to get it right: https://www.planetfigure.com/threads/gsm-mott-corporal-scots-guards-200mm.94275/

Happy modelling,

Mike

Cheers Mike your absolutely right , it shows how sculpting has come on since this was released ....not painting the headwear .....need to have a think about what or if to do anything with it ...any suggestions welcome

Thanks for picture ..feel free to share any others !

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[MCPWilk]

If I thought there was a market, I would sculpt a 200mm full figure. But if there isn't going to be a market, persuading anyone to cast and sell it is likely to be a lost cause. Were I to proceed I would also need good quality references.

Mike

 

[Nap]

If I thought there was a market, I would sculpt a 200mm full figure. But if there isn't going to be a market, persuading anyone to cast and sell it is likely to be a lost cause. Were I to proceed I would also need good quality references.

Mike

Not sure how this sold when released but well I think especially on the American Market

Would be impressive in 200mm ...the sash details in particular the battle honours

As for references , I'm sure the Marine Band would assist

The scale on this one is slightly over 1/12th I think although might have been marketed different

How would you work on bearskin ...putty covering and textured ?

Nap

 

[MCPWilk]

How would you work on bearskin ...putty covering and textured ?

Just so, the texturing (with a 15 blade scalpel) does take a long time and on a large bearskin I need to do one quadrant or equivalent at a time.

Mike

 

[Nap]

Hi folks

Managed a bit of benchtime , collar lace finished ...at the moment !

Now working on the chest decorations and rank badges

Then I will do the red

Then the sash , hand, mace and seal for base

Still to decide about the headwear !

As always thoughts welcome

Click on for larger images

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Nap]

Hi everyone

Ideal painting weather ....nice and cool with hints of sun

Piccy update , click on for larger view !

Redid the collar lace after looking again at refs

Chest lacework done ....buttons still to be

Then it's the rank chevrons on both arms then the red uniform

All comments welcome

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Rob]

Looking good so far, it is a very striking bust.

 

[Nap]

Looking good so far, it is a very striking bust.

Thank you Rob , it's getting there ! .....incredible how far the hobby has come since this release

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Nap]

Couple of great pics

The female musician would make a great bust ....and full figure

Nap

 

[Rob]

That picture of the Drum Major marching outdoors shows perfectly why the Bearskin rarely looks right on larger scale models, it has masses of volume but no density and no real texture.
In miniature it always ends up looking too smooth or to compensate the sculpt goes too far the other way at it ends up looking like shaggy rug. Very difficult to model and to paint for that matter. I am intrigued to see how you tackle it, not being brave enough to even attempt it myself.

There is also a debate to be had on whether a Guard Bearskin is really appropriate headgear for the US Military