Verlinden 200MM 8th Army Bust

[Deleted member 6559]

I still can't face painting my Tamiya figure, so in the meantime it's on to another bust. A Verlinden classic and a perfect summing up of the British soldier in the 2WW - the v-sign and rotten dentistry.

The parts:



Another beautifully cast figure. The hilt for the bayonet is missing, so I'll either scratch one or leave the whole thing off.

To work.....

 

[Deleted member 6559]

Ready for painting:



Quite an easy clean up and assembly. I've removed the thread-like eyebrows and flattened some of the wrinkles around the eyes.

 

[Neil Merryweather]

that's one of Verlinden's better sculpts- do we know who the sculptor was?
Can't wait to see you work your magic with it, Peter

 

[SimonT]

I really really enjoyed doing this one

Look forward to seeing your version

 

[Jim R]

Hi peter
I knew I'd seen this done before but couldn't remember who by. I look forward to seeing your take on this Tommy.
Jim

 

[Deleted member 6559]

Neil - Don't know who the sculptor is, but I agree that it is one of Verlinden's better ones.

Simon - It is a great bust, though I'm finding it challenging.

Jim - Couldn't be more Tommy-like could he?

 

[Deleted member 6559]

First stage:



I found this a b****r to do! Really challenging, what with all of those wrinkles. It still needs quite a bit of refining, but I've had enough for today.

 

[scottie3158]

Peter,
Off to a great start.

 

[Neil Merryweather]

I knew it, he looks the part already!

 

[Deleted member 6559]

Scottie - Cheers matey.

Neil - I'm trying.

 

[Si Benson]

Hi Peter,
Top work as always, love his chompers

 

[Deleted member 6559]

Cheers Si.

British teeth, our secret weapon during WW2 - frighten the enemy to death.

 

[Deleted member 7237]

Hi Peter you have certainly captured his stunning good looks, not a cheap bust to buy these days just had a look , great work again.
Pete.

 

[Deleted member 6559]

Cheers Pete.

I got this for £18.85 from Historex, who are selling off their remaining stocks at discount prices. Nice to see someone who isn't exploiting their 'rarity'.

 

[Deleted member 7237]

Cheers Pete.

I got this for £18.85 from Historex, who are selling off their remaining stocks at discount prices. Nice to see someone who isn't exploiting their 'rarity'.

Just down the road then, just had a look none left .
Pete.

 

[Deleted member 6559]

Hi Pete

Yes, a few down the A2 - my wife's office is just around the corner from them. Sorry that it appears I got the last one.

The helmet:

 

[adt70hk]

Hi Peter, nice start. Well done.

Andrew

 

[Steve Jones]

Looking good Peter. Any more refining of the facial features or are you happy with the look now?

 

[Deleted member 6559]

Andy - Many thanks.

Steve - I did a bit more to the face today, just tweaks and tidying up. The helmet altered some of the tones under the brim, so they also needed adjusting. I think I'll leave it now.

 

[Jason Crausby]

Looking good Peter.... I often wonder why there is a real shortage of quality British figures out there..
Jason