Nihang warrior 1/12th scale bust - done

[PaulinKendal]

After some delays due to 1) holidays, and 2) a conscious decision to slow riiiight down near the finish, to ensure I didn't make any last minute impatience-driven mistakes (I did with my last bust), this is now completed. I'm very pleased with it!
You can find the build thread here.

 

[PaulinKendal]

 

[David Lovell]

Brill inspiring stuff. Dave

 

[Andy the Sheep]

Amazingly beautiful, Paul.
I'm wondering if that truculent facial expression is due to him being a vicious and ferocious fighter or to the headache caused by his headgear...
Sorry,... the bust is a real masterpiece!

Andrea

 

[Ian M]

That, Paul, is most excellent.
The cold menacing stair that he has just say keep out of my way and we'll be fine.
A very different portrait of a very different warrior. I like it a lot.

By the way, did you know that in Indian culture people with green eyes are almost all looked upon as magical or evil...demonic and all that.

 

[PaulinKendal]

Thanks all, you're very kind.

Andy, that turban does look uncomfortable, doesn't it?

I didn't know about the association of green eyes with malevolence in some cultures, Ian - it certainly fits with the ruthless reputation of the Nihang.

 

[Mark1]

Really nice, excellent job.

 

[Mickc1440]

Looks superb

 

[Jim R]

That is superb Paul. I doubt you could find more complex headgear to paint.

 

[adt70hk]

Simply outstanding!

A really great finish.

Very well done indeed!

Andrew

 

[JayCee]

Exceptional painting Paul. A very well done, very intricate piece.
John.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Truly exceptional Paul. Everything from face and skin tones, through fabrics to the metals is top drawer. Got to be said though, that’s still very eccentric headgear

 

[PaulinKendal]

Truly exceptional Paul. Everything from face and skin tones, through fabrics to the metals is top drawer. Got to be said though, that’s still very eccentric headgear

[Blush]

You might call it eccentric headgear, Tim, but I'd advise you don't say it to his face. The Nihang were the irregular, fanatical, doped-up shock troops of the Sikh Empire, after all.

In his prime, he'd've killed you just with that stare.

 

[Gavalaar1980]

Wow! Another flawless composition Paul, the head attire looks amazing and the beard looks outstanding, like how you've layered it very much!

10/10.

Gav