Greetings all.
When master Young released this figure a couple months ago, I was intrigued, but confused. The bust was mostly shield, with only the head, hands, and one arm of the figure visible.
The pose was interesting. A warrior hiding behind his shield, but without a lot of body or uniform to see.
I was also confused by his visible two hands, how was he holding the shield?
So, I almost passed on him, but then my imagination took over. I pictured the young Viking aboard a long ship. Where the shields were mounted along the gunwales to protect the crew from attack.
And to add to the story, a couple of arrows fired by some foe, were evidence of the need to shelter.
The concept also gave me a chance to build a unique base for the figure. Another hobby is woodworking. Building the base was an enjoyable component. I chose walnut for the planks, for its beauty, not for realism.
As the bust included a cut-off shield, I had to complete it. Adding the bottom quarter to produce a complete, round shield.
For the first time I used a (new) Archer, eyeball decal set. I’m old and my own eyes, even with an Optivisor, aren’t always up to the task. I think they work…
The skin was painted with artist oils, while the rest was painted in acrylics.
This is the result. What do you folks think?
You may know that I mostly build 1/35 armor dioramas, but I paint larger figures and busts for a change of pace and to enhance my skills.
Ralph, (Bravo36)
! Maybe a slight 5 o’clock shadow would define his masculinity! 
