Chosin Part 2

I was not happy with my finish on the Chosin Marine.  So I worked on the finish, and removed the frost from the beard and 'stash.  Here are the pictures:

Chosin

Here is a little project I have been working on.  It's Young Miniatures USMC Chosin Reservoir bust. 

Deadbeats.......

Enough is enough....  I hope none of you have experienced this.  I did some work for this well known company and never received compensation.....  So they go on the deadbeat list.  So, be wise where you spend your money....

Military Miniatures In Review  (MMIR) Who is backed by Hobby Link Japan

Just a Small Preview

I have been working away on a new project.  Just a sneek peek  here.

Magazine Cover

Here is the cover of MMI with my USMC bust on the front.  It's Issue 86

New Pictures

Here are some new pics-  I played with the lighting.

Cracked off Another

Here is the finished Young Miniature bust.  Enjoy.

Bust 'n Shovel

I worked a little on the bust, mainly blocking in more shadows and highlights.

Then started on the shovel.  Base coat with Flat Black.  Then a thin coat of Boltgun Metal.  Then mixed up a couple of shades of brown and black passtel- just shaved them off the stick.  "painted" that on with clear flat acrylic.  Once dry, hit it with some earth pigment and ground up pencil lead and dry pastel. 

"I am staring at a sunlit picture of Hell,"

I added the helmet, did some more painting.  So here is the result so far:

The face reflects the quote from Siegfried Sassoon: "I am staring at a sunlit picture of Hell,"

British Infantry....Face Almost Done

Did a little more work- hair, chinstrap and some more blending, Then Started the helmet.

British Infantry Somme 1916

Off to start another Young Bust.  This is the British Infantry Somme 1916. Started with cleanup and prime, then the eyes.................. A brief SBS on that:

Base coat the eyes with a mix of Light Flesh, Basic Skintone, and Brown Sand.  Edges of the lids lined with Burnt Cad. Red, Old Rose, and Violet - added the deep shadows around the eyes.

 The black cornea are laid in

 Then Field Blue with a Little Andrea Blue are laid in for the blue eyes

 Pupils

 The basic colors are applied, adding more shadows and highlights as we go
Brown Sand- Burnt Cad Red and Burnt Umber.....some places I add Black Red and Black. highlights consist of base flesh color + Basic Skintone and Sunny Skintone.

 More.......  I add more Burnt Cad Red and Violet

 Painted the basic chinstrap.....