Another Australian Flying Corps figure
Hello again,
This figure is one from the Elan 13 stable in 54mm scale – a really novel piece for a WW1 pilot.
Acrylics overall but oils for the skin tones. When I first saw this model I was unsure about the 44 gallon drum but it turns out these were invented prior to the war so it still fits in with the era.
I am sure some of these fellas may have worn their cricket vest under their flying suits to gain that little bit extra warmth.
The original kit has a different head (one with a peaked cap). This one came from Hornet and looks a little like Bo King from 4SQN AFC. I also had to remove the rank insignia from the sleeves to make him an Australian – and then add some pips to his epaulets.
Cheers,
Paul
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david leigh-smith said on May 26, 2018
Fantastic, I just love the expression you get on these faces, Paul.
Jeff Bailey said on May 26, 2018
I’m with David, I love the facial expression. Well done! I wish I had a pair of those boots …
Tom Bebout said on May 26, 2018
Excellent work Paul. You’ve mastered an art I’m still trying to learn.
Craig Abrahamson said on May 26, 2018
I dunno how ya do it….he even LOOKS Australian. 🙂
gary sausmikat said on May 26, 2018
Well done. Nice presentation.
Stellan Schroeder Englund said on May 26, 2018
Crikey, that´s a nice looking fella! Hmm maybe the sole of the boot should be a different shade?
Paul Carpenter said on May 26, 2018
Yeah… thanks, will fix that today…it looks far too new and should probably be grey.
Cheers.
Stellan Schroeder Englund said on May 27, 2018
Maybe a bit more details on the boots in general…buckles, laces, leather panel lines…rivets and rust….just joking.
Tom Cleaver said on May 26, 2018
Really nice. You “breathe life” into your figures.
Derek Austin said on May 26, 2018
Very nice indeed, I’m not a figure painter so am unsure about 52 mm, I reckon that’s close to 1/35th (about 5′ 11.5″ at 1:1)?
Paul Carpenter said on May 26, 2018
I think it would be 1/32 which is 54mm to eye height.
Greg Kittinger said on May 29, 2018
Another nice one!