Our model busts are character studies in miniature — large-scale resin bust kits that focus on the face, expression, and uniform details of a single subject. Cast in the UK in high-quality resin, they make striking display pieces and some of the most rewarding painting projects a modeller can take on, with plenty of room for blending, shading and fine work.
Great War subjects
Our Great War busts honour the men of the First World War, including 1/9th-scale British subjects such as the King’s Royal Rifle Corps and Royal Field Artillery, alongside our celebrated Great War pilot busts — 1/12th-scale portraits of the flying aces of the Royal Flying Corps.
Character & historical busts
The range also features individual historical figures and stocked Black Eagle Miniatures busts, giving painters a variety of periods and subjects to collect.
Brushes for busts
A bust lives on its face and fine detail — exactly where a quality sable brush earns its keep. Pair yours with our Kolinsky sable paintbrushes.
Black Eagle Miniatures presents a 1/12th scale resin bust of a British Life Guard from the Napoleonic period, circa Waterloo 1815. The Household Cavalry’s charge helped break the French assault at Waterloo, and the Life Guards’ gleaming helmet, cuirass and scarlet coat make one of the most imposing of all Napoleonic subjects. Sculpted by Robert Lane (Elan13).
The kit is a multi-part resin bust supplied unassembled and unpainted, and requires assembly. Any groundwork shown in the photographs was provided by the artist and is not included. Not suitable for children under 12.
Painting this bust
Polished steel, brass and rich scarlet make a bold, high-contrast paint — our Kolinsky sable brushes hold the point for the face and detail, while a dry brush brings up the metalwork. Explore more in our model busts range.
Scale: 1/12th · Material: resin · Sculptor: Robert Lane (Elan13) · Black Eagle Miniatures · Supplied unmade & unpainted.
One of the most characterful subjects in the Napoleonic army: Black Eagle Miniatures presents a 1/12th scale resin bust of a French Old Guard Sapper (sapeur), circa Waterloo, 1815. The pioneers of the Imperial Guard were famous for their full beards, bearskin caps and leather work-aprons — a distinctive, imposing figure that gives painters an unusually rich set of textures to work with. Sculpted by Robert Lane (Elan13).
The kit is a multi-part resin bust supplied unassembled and unpainted, and requires assembly. Any groundwork shown in the photographs was provided by the artist and is not included. Not suitable for children under 12.
Painting this bust
Beard, bearskin, brass and worn leather make this a superb study in materials — ideal territory for our Kolinsky sable brushes, with a dry brush to bring up the fur and metal fittings. Explore more of the range in our model busts and Napoleonic miniatures.
Scale: 1/12th · Material: resin · Sculptor: Robert Lane (Elan13) · Black Eagle Miniatures · Supplied unmade & unpainted.
Black Eagle Miniatures presents a 1/12th scale resin bust of Lieutenant General James Brudenell, Lord Cardigan, who led the Charge of the Light Brigade at Balaclava, Crimean War 1854. As commander of the Light Brigade, Cardigan rode at the head of the most famous cavalry charge in British history — a fitting character study for any Crimean collection. Sculpted by Robert Lane (Elan13).
The kit is a multi-part resin bust supplied unassembled and unpainted, and requires assembly. Any groundwork shown in the photographs was provided by the artist and is not included. Not suitable for children under 12.
Painting this bust
The 11th Hussars’ dress that Cardigan wore — deep blue, crimson and heavy gold braid — is one of the great hussar schemes, and the strong likeness rewards careful portraiture. Ideal territory for our Kolinsky sable brushes. Pair him with our Crimean figures and see more in our model busts range.
Scale: 1/12th · Material: resin · Sculptor: Robert Lane (Elan13) · Black Eagle Miniatures · Supplied unmade & unpainted.
Black Eagle Miniatures presents a 1/12th scale resin bust of a private of the British 2nd Regiment of Foot in the Cape Wars, circa 1830. The line infantry were the backbone of Britain’s frontier campaigns in southern Africa, and this bust captures the classic redcoat of the period in fine detail. Sculpted by Steve Leadley.
The kit is a multi-part resin bust supplied unassembled and unpainted, and requires assembly. Any groundwork shown in the photographs was provided by the artist and is not included. Not suitable for children under 12.
