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The Three Soldiers pt.4

by Lawrence Wells on July 17, 2018 · in Figures · 14 ≡

The final display, upon which all three kits are nested, needed to be planned to be separated for transport. My initial idea was a circle with a chevron cut out to resemble the wall at the actual location in D.C. The base would cut into [...]

The Three Soldiers pt.3

by Lawrence Wells on July 17, 2018 · in Figures

I wanted to render the last kit as the statue on display in D.C. The actual statue is not a monotone bronze color, but instead has the uniforms, equipment and weapons colored with epoxy paint. Bare skin areas are left ‘in the rough’ [...]

The Three Soldiers pt.2

by Lawrence Wells on July 17, 2018 · in Figures

Second of the models (all Gold), I just rushed, trying to accomplish a one day build, resulted in improper fits and the necessity to reposition the mid character on the base - not according to assigned holes. Yep - had to drill my own [...]

The Three Soldiers pt.1

by Lawrence Wells on July 17, 2018 · in Figures · 6 ≡

Dedicated to my big brother. My model showcase is a tribute to my brother and other Vietnam Vets. Just like the original statue at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, each kit depicts a sense of unity and sacrifice; I wanted to depict alternate [...]