My First Bust

ghamilt1

Member since
June 2004
From: Western Canada

My First Bust

Posted by ghamilt1 on Monday, August 15, 2005 8:27 PM

I just finished this first attempt at a bust and thought I would share it. This is Spartan Miniatures Col. George A. Custer in 1/9 scale. It's a resin bust, and came in one piece, except for the tassles and cord, which I made from Magic Sculp putty. I painted in my usual fashion with Humbrol enamels and artists oils. I found this was a lot of fun to do, and I managed to finish him off in about three days (at about 2-3 hours a day), so it was a quick build. I regret that I waited this long to try a bust. Next up is a bust of Sitting Bull in 1/8 scale from Pilipili. Cheers everyone.

Glenn

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ajlafleche

Member since
December 2002
From: Massachusetts

Posted by ajlafleche on Monday, August 15, 2005 10:55 PM

Very nice piece of work. No technical issues that I can see. Historically, as I've come to understand, GAC had custom made "uniforms" which were non standard and may even have been black with confederate style "chicken guts" on the sleeves. But no reason to think he didn't wear more coomonplace blue from time to time.

Remember, if the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy.

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ghamilt1

Member since
June 2004
From: Western Canada

Posted by ghamilt1 on Monday, August 15, 2005 11:11 PM

Thanks Al, you're right on the uniform observation. I believe this bust was based on a portrait taken of Custer earlier in his career. I'm not sure when it was taken, but it could have been in the early part of the civil war. His rank insignia molded onto the shoulder boards indicate he is only a major, so that would explain the more "conventional" threads.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 22, 2005 6:51 PM

Great work! Excellent painting.

Actually, here's something you might think about. Custer's complextion was not very clear. He was a strawberry blonde and had taut, freckly skin. If you hadn't already painted it up so nicely, I'd suggest figuring that in.

Busts are fun 'quickies'. I always enjoy them.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 22, 2005 7:18 PM

Oh! That kind of bust. :-( Very nice job-George still has his scalp.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 22, 2005 10:07 PM

Enjoyed the look beautiful painting looking forward to Sitting Bull now!

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 24, 2005 5:42 AM

Very nicely done.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 25, 2005 10:49 AM

Wow, nice paint job

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ghamilt1

Member since
June 2004
From: Western Canada

Posted by ghamilt1 on Sunday, August 28, 2005 1:31 AM

Thanks everyone. Had the computer in for a tune up, and haven't checked in for a while, but I'm happy you all enjoyed this. I'll be sure to post Sitting Bull when I get him done, whenever that may be.