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.
The top Canadian ace of the Great War: this 1/10th fine-scale bust portrays Air Marshal William Avery “Billy” Bishop, VC, CB, DSO & Bar, MC, DFC (1894–1956). Officially credited with 72 aerial victories, Bishop was one of the most decorated pilots of the First World War and, by some accounts, the top-scoring ace of the entire British Empire. Sculpted by Robert Lane, he’s a definitive character study for any Great War aviation collection.
The kit is a multi-part 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
Leather flying coat, fur collar, medals and a strong likeness make Bishop a rewarding portrait — the face and decorations are ideal territory for our Kolinsky sable brushes. Collect the aces alongside Cecil Lewis and Lanoe Hawker in our Great War pilot busts range.
Scale: 1/10th · Sculptor: Robert Lane · Supplied unmade & unpainted.
Pilot, author and broadcaster: this 1/10th fine-scale bust portrays Cecil Arthur Lewis, MC (1898–1997), a First World War fighter pilot who survived the air war, went on to co-found the BBC and enjoyed a long career as a writer — his memoir Sagittarius Rising remains a classic of aviation literature. Sculpted by Robert Lane, he’s a characterful addition to any Great War aviation collection.
The kit is a multi-part 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.
A striking fantasy subject: this 1/10th fine-scale bust depicts the Huntress, an original character with a real sense of poise and menace. Like its companion the Veteran Slayer, it steps away from the historical ranges to give painters complete freedom over colour, mood and story. Sculpted by Robert Lane.
The kit is a multi-part 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
Skin, hair, leather and the fine detail of her gear make a rewarding, characterful portrait — ideal territory for our Kolinsky sable brushes. See the Veteran Slayer and explore our full model busts range.
Scale: 1/10th · Sculptor: Robert Lane · Supplied unmade & unpainted.
One of the first great fighter aces: this 1/10th fine-scale bust portrays Major Lanoe George Hawker, VC, DSO, shown in his famous goat-and-mink fur flying coat. A pioneer of air fighting and the third airman to win the Victoria Cross, Hawker was eventually shot down after a long duel with Manfred von Richthofen. Sculpted by Jon Cheeseman, this bust is full of period character.
The kit is a multi-part 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.
A change of pace for the fantasy painter: this 1/10th fine-scale bust depicts the Veteran Slayer, a battle-scarred original character full of grit and attitude. Away from the historical ranges, this bust gives painters free rein to invent their own colour scheme and story. Sculpted by Robert Lane.
The kit is a multi-part 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
Scars, braided hair, worn leather and metal make a superb sandbox for freehand and weathering techniques — the fine detail is ideal for our Kolinsky sable brushes, with a dry brush for the metalwork. See the Huntress and more in our model busts range.
Scale: 1/10th · Sculptor: Robert Lane · Supplied unmade & unpainted.
