Miniatures Spoils of War

[rebel brit]

After seeing various works on the 'Spoils of War' theme from different historical periods, I got to thinking what would the average Rebel value most from a battlefield ?. I put it down to shoes, blankets, knapsacks and contents.
I scratch-built these 2 figures in the scale 1/16th - 120mm approx 15 years ago.

 

[Waterloo50]

After seeing various works on the 'Spoils of War' theme from different historical periods, I got to thinking what would the average Rebel value most from a battlefield ?. I put it down to shoes, blankets, rucksacks and contents.
I scratch-built these 2 figures in the scale 1/16th - 120mm approx 15 years ago.

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Fantastic work, you mentioned that you scratch built these figures, did you cast them yourself, either way they are very impressive.

 

[SoAlaNorthGeorgian]

That is the work of a very patient man. Kudos, and yes, the spoils of war in that time frame would have been shoes, food, and water. Very good depiction.

 

[rebel brit]

Fantastic work, you mentioned that you scratch built these figures, did you cast them yourself, either way they are very impressive.

I built the figures using wire and Magic-sculpt ( a two part putty) , in fact everything you see , even down to the tree stump was made using putty. I did however after building them, cast the shoes, rifle and heads to use in future builds.

 

[Kurt G]

After seeing various works on the 'Spoils of War' theme from different historical periods, I got to thinking what would the average Rebel value most from a battlefield ?. I put it down to shoes, blankets, knapsacks and contents.
I scratch-built these 2 figures in the scale 1/16th - 120mm approx 15 years ago.

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I especially like the stance and face on the one on the right .

 

[UCVRelics]

That is an awesome piece. Looking forward to seeing you & Gill at Shiloh.

 

[A. Roy]

I built the figures using wire and Magic-sculpt ( a two part putty) , in fact everything you see , even down to the tree stump was made using putty. I did however after building them, cast the shoes, rifle and heads to use in future builds.

Great work! I'm just curious: How much time would you estimate that it took you to produce this, from start to finish?

Roy B.

 

[lelliott19]

Wow! This is another amazing piece! I knew you were talented but had no idea HOW talented. This and the Sharpshooter scene you posted up the other day are magnificent!

Would you please consider doing a thread showing how you build these figures from start to finish, using Sculpey and wire? I'd sure love to see that process. Thanks so much for sharing.

 

[rebel brit]

I especially like the stance and face on the one on the right

I agree with you, it looks more natural.

 

[rebel brit]

Great work! I'm just curious: How much time would you estimate that it took you to produce this, from start to finish?

Difficult to say, depending on how much spare time I had, probably in the region of 4-6 weeks.

 

[rebel brit]

Would you please consider doing a thread showing how you build these figures from start to finish, using Sculpey and wire? I'd sure love to see that process. Thanks so much for sharing.

Over the last few years I've been fixated on creating Flat figures (such as my avatar) which I'll post some soon. Once I've finished the Flats I've already started, I'll be more than happy to do a step by step figure from start to finish.

 

[A. Roy]

Over the last few years I've been fixated on creating Flat figures (such as my avatar) which I'll post some soon. Once I've finished the Flats I've already started, I'll be more than happy to do a step by step figure from start to finish.

That's great -- it would be fascinating to see how you do this!

Roy B.

 

[Rick Richter]

After seeing various works on the 'Spoils of War' theme from different historical periods, I got to thinking what would the average Rebel value most from a battlefield ?. I put it down to shoes, blankets, knapsacks and contents.
I scratch-built these 2 figures in the scale 1/16th - 120mm approx 15 years ago.

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Fantastic! Well conceived and well executed!

 

[Booner]

I'm looking forward to your next post.
I'm always interested in "how to" posts.

 

[Waterloo50]

Over the last few years I've been fixated on creating Flat figures (such as my avatar) which I'll post some soon. Once I've finished the Flats I've already started, I'll be more than happy to do a step by step figure from start to finish.

Do you have a YouTube channel? I've watched quite a few YT guides on painting and building model figures and I always find them fascinating.

 

[rebel brit]

Do you have a YouTube channel? I've watched quite a few YT guides on painting and building model figures and I always find them fascinating.

No sorry I don't, although like you I enjoy watching them

 

[Harms88]

I would like to some day get into un-prepainted miniatures, but I don't have steady enough hands for really being able to paint them.

 

[War Horse]

You are a very talented individual @rebel brit. I'm jealous and in awe.

 

[7th Mississippi Infantry]

I would like to some day get into un-prepainted miniatures, but I don't have steady enough hands for really being able to paint them.

I know what ya mean !

It ain't easy to properly paint figures on that scale these days, (for me anyway).
That's why I prefer the much smaller 1/72 scale.

I'm well aware of my limits !

 

[Booner]

I would like to some day get into un-prepainted miniatures, but I don't have steady enough hands for really being able to paint them.

That issue can be solved, and it's something we'll address here shortly, but in the meantime; Get yourself something like a jewelers vise to hold the figure, they as small with a weighted base and it will hold the figure. Then take something like an old sock, fill it with sand or rice and lay or prop your hand on that. Now the figure and your hand is steady, and the only thing you have to move is your fingers. Sometimes when I'm working on a small figure, or need to be very precise with my brushwork, I'll lay on the floor to reduce my body movement to a minimum while using a vise and bag.