Well, here's a brief update: much digging in the garden, replacing 6.5 tons of grass with (potentially) 4 tons of stone - grass doesn't fare well due to limited sun and a sub-base of London and Kellaways Clay! (Yuk!) I think this is the most impermeable clay sub-base possible so l now have to create a Dutch Drain system before dumping the stone! Anyway, a brief interlude between pain and more pain - progress so far. Tried to represent a tired, battered and grubby squaddie preparing to meet his fate with
dignity. Bloodied, bruised and yet still defiant - standing proud! Some more blending, more weathering, and then on with the boots, trousers and puttees. The helmet is in preparation, just needs internals defined and a chin strap added. Anyway , let me know how it's progressing
Steve