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 Royal Artilleryman of the Cape Wars, circa 1830. The Cape Frontier Wars in southern Africa are an unusual and characterful subject, and this gunner — the first of a four-bust Cape Wars range — makes a distinctive addition to any collection of British colonial history. 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.
The victor of Waterloo in commanding form: this 1/9th fine-scale resin bust portrays Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington. Sculpted by David F Grieve, the bust captures the famous profile and understated authority of Britain’s greatest soldier — a definitive character study for any Napoleonic collection.
Cast in high-quality resin and supplied unassembled and unpainted; any groundwork shown is not included. Not suitable for children under 12.
Painting this bust
A restrained uniform puts all the emphasis on the face — the ultimate test of skin tones and portraiture, and exactly where a fine Kolinsky sable brush proves its worth. Pair him with Field Marshal von Blücher and Napoleon from our model busts.
Scale: 1/9th · Material: resin · Sculptor: David F Grieve · Supplied unmade & unpainted.
The man who gave the age its name: this 1/9th fine-scale resin bust portrays Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. Sculpted by David F Grieve, it captures the instantly recognisable features and bicorne of the French Emperor — the definitive character bust for any Napoleonic collection, and a natural pairing with our Wellington and Blücher busts.
Cast in high-quality resin and supplied unassembled and unpainted; any groundwork shown is not included. Not suitable for children under 12.
Painting this bust
The famous grey overcoat over a green colonel’s uniform is a subtle, satisfying paint that rewards careful skin tones and a strong likeness — territory for our Kolinsky sable brushes. See the full model busts range.
Scale: 1/9th · Material: resin · Sculptor: David F Grieve · Supplied unmade & unpainted.
The Prussian commander whose arrival sealed the day at Waterloo: this 1/9th fine-scale resin bust depicts Field Marshal Gebhard von Blücher. Sculpted by David F Grieve as a multi-part bust kit, it captures the fierce character of “ Marshal Forwards” — a fine companion to our Wellington and Napoleon busts.
Cast in high-quality resin and supplied unassembled and unpainted; any groundwork shown is not included. Not suitable for children under 12.
Painting this bust
A weathered veteran’s face and a dark, decoration-heavy uniform make Blücher a rewarding contrast study — ideal for our Kolinsky sable brushes. Complete the trio in our model busts range.
Scale: 1/9th · Material: resin · Sculptor: David F Grieve · Supplied unmade & unpainted.
A superb study in Napoleonic finery: this 1/12th fine-scale resin bust depicts a Sergeant of the 15th (King’s) Hussars in full dress uniform, circa 1805. Sculpted by David F Grieve, the bust showcases the braid, lace, pelisse and busby that make British light cavalry among the most rewarding of all subjects to paint.
Cast in high-quality resin and supplied unassembled and unpainted; any groundwork shown is not included. Not suitable for children under 12. Prefer the whole figure? See the matching 150mm full figure.
Britain’s greatest naval hero in miniature: this 1/12th fine-scale resin bust portrays Vice Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson in full dress uniform in 1805, the year of Trafalgar. Sculpted by David F Grieve, the bust captures Nelson’s distinctive features and decorations — a fitting centrepiece for any collector of the Napoleonic era or naval history.
Cast in high-quality resin and supplied unassembled and unpainted; any groundwork shown is not included. Not suitable for children under 12. Prefer the full figure? See the matching 150mm figure.
Painting this bust
The face, gold bullion epaulettes and orders of chivalry make Nelson a rewarding portrait study — ideal for our Kolinsky sable brushes.
Scale: 1/12th · Material: resin · Sculptor: David F Grieve · Supplied unmade & unpainted.
