discussion Colour Sergeant William Mc Gregor

[Peter Gillson]

Hi Guys

After a long break from sculpting, due to my stupidity with a saw, I have finally finished this bust of Colour Sergeant William Mc Gregor wearing his uniform from the Crimean War, based on a contemporary photo.

sculpted using a mixture of clays and putties, and painted using Vallejo paints.

First the photo which was the inspiration:


And my version:



Peter

 

[Jim R]

Well Peter, the long break hasn't affected your skills. He looks excellent - both sculpting and painting are really good.

 

[Guest]

Fully agree with Jim, nice to see you've not lost any of the knack. You must be relieved.


Congratulations Peter.

 

[adt70hk]

Brilliant!!! Wouldn't even know where to start.

Very well done.

Andrew

 

[Peter Gillson]

Thanks guys - it was un and I am pleased I finally finished it.

Peter

 

[Neil Merryweather]

A very nice piece, Peter

 

[Mickc1440]

Lovely work Peter

 

[Tim Marlow]

Nice job. Like the way you’ve differentiated the beard from the Bearskin as well. It looks a little weird in the original photo.

 

[rtfoe]

Nicely done Peter. The bearskin helmet seems slightly odd. The actual ones had a forward tilt and a bit more in the back covering the neck. Is the bearskin separate which could be rectified. Apologies for being a nit picker but in B/W he could be mistaken for being in a Sikh regiment. When Sikhs tie their turbans tightly it pulls their eye brow corners up as in your painting where else the picture shows a frown look to the eyes on the colour sergeant. You though captured a fierce looking Sikh head. You can ignore what I have commented. I still think it's nicely painted.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[Steve Brodie]

very nice

 

[Gavalaar1980]

Superb results, very well done indeed! Sculpting must be very hard to master I'd say. Very neat finish. G

 

[Peter Gillson]

Hi Guys

thanks for the nice comments.

Richard - thanks fof the input, no problem about the critique, they are always welcome. I agree the bearskin could be better, I found getting decent references of bearskins from that period really difficulty, they look different in different photos and. Different from modern ones. I cannot envisage trying to sculpt another one!

Petet

 

[rtfoe]

Hi Guys

thanks for the nice comments.

Richard - thanks fof the input, no problem about the critique, they are always welcome. I agree the bearskin could be better, I found getting decent references of bearskins from that period really difficulty, they look different in different photos and. Different from modern ones. I cannot envisage trying to sculpt another one!

Petet

Hi Peter, it is a pproblem no doubt as even the bearskins on the Guards marching alongside the Queens coffin procession are so varied. Some are full and some basically look like the wearer had a hair cut.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[Tim Marlow]

I suppose it depends upon the skin of the poor old bear itself. After all, natural materials do vary.

 

[Peter Gillson]

Hi Peter, it is a pproblem no doubt as even the bearskins on the Guards marching alongside the Queens coffin procession are so varied. Some are full and some basically look like the wearer had a hair cut.

Cheers,
Richard

Richard - I was just saying the same thing to Tina, far more varied than I expected.

Peter

 

[scottie3158]

Peter very nicely done Sir.

 

[Billski]

What clay are you sculpting with? I have moved from super sculpey to monster clay

 

[Andy Belsey]

Excellent Peter!
Andy

 

[Peter Gillson]

Thanks fof the compliments guys.

Bill - I use a mix of putties, the main one is super sculpy, most of the sculpting is done with this, but i also useMagicsculpt which does not need to be baked.

i've not tried monster clay - is it any good?

Peter

 

[Billski]

It's great Peter the medium is as plyable as sculpey but it doesnt go off. I bought a 5lb tub for just over £30 months ago and it is fine. I micro wave it to get it softer but it dries hard. This a a mates dog I sculpted for him