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  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Massachusetts
Rogers Ranger Bust
Posted by ajlafleche on Thursday, February 17, 2011 9:59 AM

Here is Thunderbird’s 1/9 bust of a Colonial Ranger circa 1750’s. The figure comes cast in right hand/musket, tomahawk head, left arm to the sleeve base, cartridge box, right arm to the cuff, powder horn tip, head with hat and shirt collar, and one piece torso, including the blanket roll. While cast in resin, the body makes a heavy piece to hold and a challenge to clean up the blanket back connection. There were some parts that had some rough spot in the casting, particularly in some of the clothing folds, ‘

Artistically, the sculpting is a challenge, with the fold on the vest being horizontal and the sleeves creating a strong vertical line. I chose a base from John Jeffries f Long Island when I bought the figure and he fits it just right. My local trophy shop made the plaque.

I was happy with the results on the musket and powder horn. I’m okay with the face and vest, but not pleased with the shirt. After many hours working on it, I reached a point where I had to say, “Enough.”

Many of the parts had to be pinned with brass rod and I added a thread to the powder horn tip.

 

 

 

 

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  • Member since
    March 2010
  • From: Democratic Peoples Republic of Illinois
Posted by Hercmech on Thursday, February 17, 2011 10:29 AM

That is pretty cool. Figure painting was never my strong suit, heck I haven't figured out what my strong suit is, but I think you captured him really great.

Thanks for sharing


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MAC
  • Member since
    July 2009
  • From: Keyport, New Jersey
Posted by MAC on Thursday, February 17, 2011 5:40 PM

Al

 Every time I see one of your busts I only wish I could paint that well  They are a pleasure to look at

 

 

Thanks

Mac

  

  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State
Posted by rjkplasticmod on Friday, February 18, 2011 8:36 AM

Well done as usual Yes.  Thanks for sharing.

Regards,  Rick

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  • Member since
    November 2009
  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Friday, February 18, 2011 10:31 PM

Very cool! I love all the extra detail you can work into a figure of that size.

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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