1/16 Cossack Figure

[Guest]

Steve - I was prompted by deep boredom. Had to have a sleep after though.

Neil and Ralph - Many thanks for looking in.

[Jim R]

Hi Peter
That is an excellent Cossacky face.
Jim

[Guest]

Thanks Jim - One of Verlinden's early, better efforts.

[Guest]

nice start watching again with wide eyes
.RICK

[SteveH]

Hi Peter
That is an excellent Cossacky face.
Jim

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Morning Peter

My thoughts exactly, a very Russian ""look""

Love the shoulder boards and collar tabs too, nice research.

I'm trying to figure out if there is anything I can add to the braille scale Spitfire!

Research is a fun part of the hobby without a blade!

Do you have to go to Lewes yet or is the patient managing at the moment?

As you are all going through it, I guess risk is quite small?

Last night had a slightly bigger turnout, but it seems several households have just disappeared?

Bizarre, as its only happened in the past 21 days?

Take care and all the best to the patients

Have a good day with a little painting to relieve the boredom

Regards

Steve H

[Guest]

Rick - Many thanks for looking in.

Steve - I think the characterful head will make all the difference to the figure - the kit head was a bit zombie-like. My daughter's OK so far, but we've decided that if she gets worse, we'll have to go and get her, as Katherine has to work next week. Katherine's self isolation/infectious period is over, so armed with her NHS ID she should get through.

A bit of touching up to the insignia, then on to the jacket today. Must also remember to make the cross-belt.

[Richard48]

Nice one Carruthers.Thought this head was one of the best V.P did in the range.I remember when his 1st 120mm Superscale came our,German officer Eastern front.I was hooked and for a fair while i bought every new one as they came out!!,I remember the Luftwaffe pilot,U.boat man and u.s pilot had hands like shovels and dainty feet!

[Guest]

Hi Richard - You must have spent a fortune! I still really like Verlinden figures, despite their occasional anatomical oddities.

I've now painted the top half:



I used Vallejo German Uniform as a base for the jacket - it's a bit greener than their Field Grey and lovely to paint with. I made the cross belt from paper and wire, and, as I don't have any Russian medals, I decided to paint on a medal ribbon bar and give him a German combat award to compliment his 2nd class Iron Cross ribbon.

[rtfoe]

This looks like a fine head for a Verlinden, Peter. Nice combination of head body and boots. Pose looks natural. Take care.

Cheers,
Richard

[Guest]

Glad you approve Richard. Thanks for looking in.

[Neil Merryweather]

VERY nice

[NickT]

Hi Peter,
Hope you feel ok - your work is always brilliant and this one does not dissappoint - If I can get anywhere near to your standard I will be a happy chappy !

[Guest]

Neil - Cheers.

Nick - Many thanks for your kind words. Slightly less CV ridden today.

[Guest]

Peter we hope your daughter and little one are ok. Very worrying times esp for anyone with asthma. I self isolated 3 weeks ago, and plan to stay this way for as long as it takes.

Great modelling, your ability to mix and match Is a real bonus .

[Jason Crausby]

Great job Peter... the head is excellent ..really is full of character... brilliant,
Jason