WWII Japanese Cyclist (1 Viewer)

[blaster]

I had made this figure about 5 years back. It uses some modified Airfix and Tamiya parts and a Scalelink bicycle. I've just re-discovered it again and have proceeded to add groundwork to the piece.

Rgds Victor

 

[blaster]

I've just realised that in my standing on this forum, I have been promoted to Sergeant. Wow! I can sleep knights now... Rgds Victor

 

[blaster]

I worked on building up the groundwork for this piece, adding bamboo trees and other foliage.

Rgds Victor

 

[blaster]

Filled up with pep pills, I painted the Japanese head band, added shading to the foliage and gave the whole piece a wash in burnt umber. This changes the whole tonality of the piece, giving it a grimy look and capturing the humid tropical conditions. I then added the title and signed off on this piece. Finished! Here are some all-round pics.

 

[Larry Allen]

Your transformation was remarkable .... very nice indeed.
Plus an interesting subject.

--- LaRRy

 

[blaster]

Hello Larry,

Thank you for your nice comment. The Japanese invasion is seared into the SE Asian psyche and I guess I must have subconsciously captured that era by being constantly exposed to the dramatic wartime pictures and footage. More to come.

Rgds Victor

 

[blaster]

Just added a brass name plate to the base. Finished.

 

[blaster]

Decided to take better final pics.