discussion RFC Balloon Officer by Sarnia Miniatures

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This was also in the package that Peter G sent with his SS bust - a 1/10 rendition of an RFC balloon observer, WW1. Peter had quietly worked away on this one and kept it to himself.

Our man is wearing a harness with ropes, which could be hooked onto a parachute stowed on the outside of the basket should the Fokkers come calling. He also has earphones and a mouthpiece for communicating with the ground. The kit comes in five pieces - head, torso, mouthpiece, cap visor and stand - and the wire for the communication gear is included.

An unusual and fun subject to paint.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Nice job on this one, metals are exceptional as always. Funny how photographs change perspective though, the first image looks like an exceptionally well painted flat figure..
Cheers
Tim

 

[Guest]

Don't say it looks flat Tim! See what you mean though:smiling:.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Not saying it is flat, or even that it looks flat, just that it looks like youve made a flat object look 3D by clever use of highlights, even though I know you haven’t .....
I think I’ll stop digging now, cos this seems to be getting away from me LOL
Tim

 

[Guest]

:smiling2:

 

[Guest]

Peter.
Stunning as usual. How do you keep this rate up,and the mojo?.
John.

 

[Guest]

Hi John and thanks.

When I'm doing commissioned work I feel beholden to get it done as quickly as possible - time is money etc.

 

[Guest]

Peter.
I can understand that. When I was working I disliked doing jobs for home, always prefered to do those jobs that bought the money in.
Sort of gave you the incentive .
John.

 

[Guest]

Hi John - Well it's Peter G who needs to get some return - it's an expensive business producing busts. The sooner he can get the busts up onto his website, the sooner he can make sales. I do the easy bit.

 

[SteveH]

Morning Peter

Easy bit?

Don't think so, the sculpture is superb too, can't wait for the SS dress officer.

The blog was so quick to a finished piece, I guess its giving you some interesting challenges with the white?

Back to the Balloon Officer.

Its already been said, another quick, quality finish, on a wonderful sculpt.

Another mini heat wave due, for of all things a bank Holiday, that would be an unusual event in the UK!

Have a good day with the paint and the SS officer

Regards

Steve H

 

[Guest]

Many thanks Steve

The SS officer is done already - see separate thread!

 

[Steve Jones]

That best one so far. Like this one a lot. Are there more in the pipeline??

 

[Guest]

Thanks Steve - Yes, Peter's working on another ECW figure - in action this time. He says he's planning to slow down, but the idea was always to do one or two a month.

 

[Richard48]

Hi Peter.
Cor what a treat for the eyes.Magnificent finish on this.Personally i think this chap and the SS officer are the best of the range.Really well sculpted by Peter.I hope Peter does well at Euro.Hes put a lot of work in and theres a place for little companies along with the big guns.
Good on you both.
Richard

 

[Guest]

Glad you like him Richard. Peter's done a great job with this sculpt - it was great fun to paint.

 

[Jim R]

Hi Peter
That balloon guy is great even by your very high standards.
Jim

 

[Guest]

Many thanks Jim - It's all down to Peter G.

 

[Fernando N]

Great looking bust Peter:thumb2:, the shadows and highlights on the skin bring much life to the chap.:smiling:

 

[Peter Gillson]

Hi Guys

Just got back from a couple of days in St Malo (far too much food!) and I'm catching up on all of the great posts.

Peter has done a great job with this one - as always - and l'm glad he enjoyed painting it. Often speed is the enemy of quality but Peter loses no quality whatever speed he paints. I am going to continue my thread of the SS officer tomorrow, but am feeling a bit daunted by Peter's work!

Thanks for all of the compliments on the sculpting.

Peter

 

[Mickc1440]

Another great piece, some more superb work from Peter and Peter.