Here is a new piece that I picked up at the recent Welling show. It is a bust of a Boer Commando during the 2nd Boer War at the turn of the 19th Century. Sculpted by Carl Reid and released by Matt and Celine at El Greco. It is a lovely piece with the minimum of fuss in terms of preparation. It is cast in resin with my only issue being an air bubble on one of the lapels that needed filling. Here are some pics of the pieces and some early shots of the face being painted.
More soon…
I have been working on this one for a while now but I have not finally finished it in time for the Welling show on 18 April. Roy did an excellent job on this piece and it was a real joy to paint. It is finished in a mix of oils and acrylics and I have tried to recreate a worn look to his face. So here are some pics.
Here are some pics of my finished 1/48 KV-1 by Hobby Boss. The only addition to this was some grills from Hauler. Overall a great little kit. It is painted in White Ensign enamels and weathered with a mixture of oils and MIG Pigments. I am pleased with the finish as I have only been using my airbrush for about seven months. Stills lots to learn but I wonder how I managed without it.
I enjoyed it so much that I have just bought their KV-2;)
Here are some pics of my Spitfire MkI by Tamiya. It is the 1/72 version and it was a great little build. There are a few details to be done, such as replacing the the aerial mounts as it broke off. Overall though I am pleased with this as it is my first aircraft in nearly 10 years.
Finally finished. Made some small additions to it but I can now call it complete.
Here is a 200mm bust by EVD of a 2nd Empire Grenadier of the Guard. He is virtually finished. Just a couple of details to finish off but thought i’d post him as is to see if anyone spots anything else before I consign it to the finished section.
Here are some pics of my finished SU-100 from Dragon. This is the 1/72 kit. It was a really enjoyable kit to build with no major flaws. Enjoy!
This piece, which is next up on the workbench, is tainted with some sadness. Those of you that recognise it will identify it as the work of Roy Hunt. Sadly Roy passed away a few months ago much to shock of those who knew him. I was lucky enough to consider Roy a friend and this piece produced by El Greco Miniatures was his last piece. It is a stunning piece of a subject not seen enough in the modelling world. Hopefully I can do it justice.
Here is the box art that was superbly painted by Dave Maddox.
You can buy the piece here.
Dave has also started his own blog so go and see some of his excellent work.
Ross
I have not written much lately on any of my blogs so I am going to try and start posting some regular updates each week. The first is of a Napoleonic flat of a British 1st Dragoon Guard. I cannot for the life of me remeber the manufacturer, so if anyone recognises it let me know please. All I remember is buying it at Euro Militaire about 10 years ago. It is painted in a multi-media fashion with acrylic, oils and orinter ink. I have admit to be cheating a bit with the helmet. Most traditional flat painter would simulate this material with non-mettalic paints but I am being lazy and using printers ink.
I have been a bit busy of late with various other non-modelling projects, mostly stuff to do with my MPhil, but despite that I have got a bit of modelling done. I have been working on this Belgian Guide by Metal Modeles. The kit is sculpted by Bruno Liebovitz and is up to his usual high standards. This is my first 54mm since my move to acrylics and it seems to be coming on quite well. Here are some pics of it nearly finished. There are just a few details to add to it in the next few days.
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