SK Miniatures 1/9 US Vietnam Marine Bust

[Richard48]

Hi Peter.
Hes a bobby dazzler.Really looks great all painted up.Its a nice pose but shame the castings were bit grim in places.Maybe Carl didnt smooth masters enough.Will have to get Mr and Mrs spank to make a short sharp trip to his botty land.Onwards and upwards matey.
Richard

 

[Steve Jones]

Peter

As I keep saying your busts are your strongest medium. Another awesome finish. Certainly in my top five of the busts that you have done. It's been a pleasure following along. Many thanks

Steve

 

[Armorguy]

You keep amazing me ! The skin tones are spot on.

 

[Deleted member 6559]

Thanks for your amazing response people. I don't think he's anywhere near my best, but I'm glad he's struck a chord.

No need to bother anyone's botty Richard! I've always found the finish an issue with Carl Reid - I get the impression that he's a very busy man and is rushing them out a bit. He's a superb sculptor though.

 

[Steve Brodie]

Blimey!! you dont hang about when you get started. one word - Superb!

 

[rtfoe]

Peter, you've got his skin tone perfectly. Another clean and fast finish that always amazes me. The detail and features on the bust must have been great to work with.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[Deleted member 6559]

Steve, you know how it is - 'So many kits, so little time!' Many thanks.

Thanks Richard. Yes, the detail, particularly the creases and wrinkles on the clothing, made this one a lot of fun.

 

[bowman]

Absolutely cracking Mr Day! As usual, your expertise shines through.

Steve

 

[Deleted member 6559]

Very many thanks Steve.

 

[BigGreg]

Peter.... wonderful.... wonderful.....the skin color is spectacular

 

[Mickc1440]

As expected Peter another outstanding piece of work, in my humble opinion one of the best faces you've done, a real lifelike quality.
Mick

 

[monica]

late in on this one,but just stunning work,real like,the skin tones,and never an easy task, to do,
just the whole,lot together looks so good,one and only try to reach this standed of work,

 

[Deleted member 6559]

Many thanks people. As always, a great sculpt does most of the work.

 

[RichardMo]

fantastic my friend I really enjoy watching you work. I have been looking for a Vietnam kit for sometime to paint it is a black man with backpack and m-16 I think it is from SK as well it is a long out of production kit but on my holy grail list lol. they would look good together .

 

[Deleted member 6559]

Very kind of you Rick. I've seen pictures of the SK kit and it does look very nice. Good luck in your search.

 

[RichardMo]

as par your colors are spot on and composition is perfect I am find your African American tones to be magnificent sir as usual you leave me in awe I'm proud to have been honored to see this masterpiece
RICK

 

[Wouter]

Hi Peter, an awesome finish mate. I'm particularly drawn towards the camouflage on the helmet for some reason. Well done!

Cheers

 

[Deleted member 6559]

Rick - Woah, steady on! Too much praise. I did enjoy this one as it was a great sculpt, and it set up quite a few challenges - having to build most of it beforehand in particular was a new on one me. I still nedd to find a way of refining my finish though - hopefully that will come with time.

Wouter - Many thanks. I did really enjoy doing the helmet. It was challenging, but there was loads of detail to play with.

 

[Daniel Horvath]

Morning Peter ! its looks amazing ! you are a master of this art sir ! congratulation ! Regards Danny

 

[Deleted member 6559]

Morning Danny - Another early riser - putting the finishing touches to that amazing dio no doubt. Many thanks.