discussion SS officer

[Peter Gillson]

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Every range needs a ww2 German, they are popular after all. I decided to join in and sculpt a bust, but wanted something a little different so I have opted for an SS officer in formal evening dress.

Here is an early photo, very much wip but it gives you the idea

Peter

 

[Si Benson]

Looking really good so far....you have a real talent Peter!
Si

 

[Jon Heptonstall]

Very nice Peter.Don't think I've seen this done before.
Jon.

 

[Jim R]

Hi Peter
Evening dress - good idea. Something different. Looks good already.
Jim

 

[SteveH]

Nice alternative and a real treat for the bust painters too.

Black with a sheen or possibly white?

I will be a challenge to get right

Great progress Peter

Regards

Steve H

 

[papa 695]

I don't know how you do it Peter, such great talent.

 

[Guest]

Looking very good Peter. You have surprised me with this one!

 

[Peter Gillson]

Peter - it is a little different, a change from ECW or WW1.

Being mainly black and white, it will make for an interesting painting challenge. There will be a dash of red on his left arm - the SS armband.

 

[Richard48]

Hi Peter.
Nice to see something different and in formal evening atire.Im sure he will be popular as WW2 German does well.
Good start Mr.G.
Richard

 

[Steve Jones]

A wonderful bust Peter. Are you basing the bust on a particular officer?

 

[Peter Gillson]

Steve - glad you like it. no, it is not based on a particular officer. I still find getting a likeness is hard work, for a figures of a VC winner the likeness cannot be avoided but for a bust like this I am taking the easier way out.

Peter

 

[Mickc1440]

Some more great sculpting Peter

 

[Steve Brodie]

That looks very cool

 

[Guest]

Peter.
Great idea, certainly differing from the normal offering we see.
Hope it all works out .
John.

 

[Peter Gillson]

John

Many years ago MilMod had a series about SS uniforms and one issue featured mess dress, since then I have had the idea of a little vignette of three officers in formal dress. Probably 30 years ago and I have never got around to it, so the bust will have to do!

Here is a photo of the sculpted bust.

A little issue with one of the lapels which was sorted wiht Green Stuff.

Now I have to cast one for painting

Peter

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[Richard48]

Very nice Peter.This is a corker from you.Jolly well done.
Richsrd

 

[Guest]

that is simply a brilliant idea. can't believe nobody has thought of this before.great job so far
RIck

 

[Guest]

He's looking terrific Peter. A very nice job indeed.

 

[Peter Gillson]

Hi Guys - thanks for the support.

Peter - keep an eye out for the postman

Peter

 

[Guest]

is this a one off?