Uniforms on mannequins with kit

[bnz. 42]

Nice collection, Mark.
Where did you find such life-like mannequins? I search everywhere on the Internet and cannot find one!

[Glenn Barbaritz]

Nice collection, Mark.
Where did you find such life-like mannequins? I search everywhere on the Internet and cannot find one!

I agree. I am looking for that "special" one too but cant seem to locate a life like one like these. maybe we could buy a head from you. Glenn

[NZMark]

Nice collection, Mark.
Where did you find such life-like mannequins? I search everywhere on the Internet and cannot find one!

Hi There!
Thank you for the compliment . I make them from odd parts cobbled together. Some of the heads I buy from the US, (Webster Displays - great starting point), some are re-modelled from car filler over shop mannequins. Some were found at dump sites (43 trop' mannequin, for instance). Legs are not so important, as long as the posture suits the upper torso.
I've started 'jointing' the arms at the elbows to give them more range of poses, as I often put on displays here. The public, and other collectors find that the realism a good mannequin brings lifts the whole presentation.
It takes about four hours to paint a head poperly - the eyes are the part that pulls it all together - get them wrong, and it's back to the thinners for a big clean-up!
Thanks again for the feedback!
Best Regards,
Mark.

[NZMark]

I agree. I am looking for that "special" one too but cant seem to locate a life like one like these. maybe we could buy a head from you. Glenn

Sure Glenn,
I'd paint mannequins on commission - why not?
Just let me know what character you require!
Mark.

[sander vw]

very nice collections!

[Yannis]

Most impressive!!!
Great collection and a fantastic paint job to show it off!

[David Mckenzie]

Hey Mark,do you ever have those moments whenever you're putting on a public display someone bumps into you,says nothing,bumps into a mannequin"****,sorry mate"..?Probably cos' they're in uniform? Good to see you finally posted these pics.A real artist.

[NZMark]

Hey Mark,do you ever have those moments whenever you're putting on a public display someone bumps into you,says nothing,bumps into a mannequin"****,sorry mate"..?Probably cos' they're in uniform? Good to see you finally posted these pics.A real artist.

David! I think you know it's because I'm not as handsome as the plastic guys. I'm working on that. Thanks for the comments Mark.

[NZMark]

Hi All,
Just thought I'd add a few pictures of a display that took place last October.
The mg's are borrowed from a great friend, as well as the 'rabbits ears'.
Enjoy!
Mark

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