I just finished my 1:10 scale US machine gunner in Normandy bust.
The plinth is covered with sand from Omaha beach that I took home from a trip to Normandy last year.
I wanted to give him a tired look, hence the pale face, blood shot eyes and bags beneath the eyes.
I left off the ammo belt, as I was not able to get it on in a convincing way.
I hope you like it. Comments are welcome.
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Looks good Erwin. 
I would be tempted to add the division patch on the front of the plinth.
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Thanks Ryan!
Good idea. I still have a couple of dioramas and busts that need a plaque made and attached. Need to find a good supplier overhere…
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A fine looking bust Erwin- the Normandy sand is a particularly nice touch on the base. As @Tank_1812 said a patch on the front of the plinth would finish it well- I find you can sometimes get unit lapel pins which are a decent size for bust plinths.
I think you have captured the tired and weary look of the soldier very well.
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Very nice job Erwin!
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A fine tribute. Well Done.
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Looks good Erwin … very nice …
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Cheers Karl! I’ve looking for those, but I could only find nice ones in the US, and they cost $10,- without shipping. I also saw one in Spain but I don’t like how it looks. So it will have to wait…
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Many thanks @metalhead85, @Ted_Dannemiller and @Johnnych01! I really appreciate your kind words!
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He looks excellent Erwin, your figure work is really improving by leaps and bounds.
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Thank you so much Matt. I am very happy with the results. I spent half a day adding the tiny chain and plug to the water connection on the gun.
But it pays off…
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Really nicely done.
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Thank you very much Steve!
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