av8tor
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Post by av8tor on Oct 17, 2010 19:46:37 GMT -5
Yesterday October 16th in Chicago Illinois, Rudy Cabigas and I were given a great honor on unveiling the work of renowned artist James Muir "Duty First". A 15-foot bronze statue honoring the gallant men of the US 26th Cavalry Philippine Scouts.
The event was attended by veterans of all services and ages. The ceremony took place in the private museum of a prominent Filipino doctor and his wife. Inside and outside of the museum are collections of precious artworks.
Pictures from the event to follow.
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Post by VeeVee on Oct 18, 2010 5:24:07 GMT -5
Fantastic! Can you post a picture of the statue? Rudy was the consultant and "model" for it  I'm glad you and Rudy were able to make it and adjust your schedules. Edit: I saw the pictures in your FB. Great masterpiece, the cavalryman indeed looks like a Filipino. Will wait for you to post the pictures. Did Rudy suit up at all in a 26th impression? |
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Post by 26th on Oct 18, 2010 11:05:30 GMT -5
Hey Victor>
Outstanding day. Yes I was in uniform. I did not take many but they had a photographer that will send us a dvd video and photo's.
I tried getting on photo bucket but not responding to add one in my 26th with artist will try later. Picture will not be able to describe this doctors private museum. This man is a great patriot of America and he comes from Cebu.
Rudy/26thCav
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Post by av8tor on Oct 18, 2010 19:10:00 GMT -5
Here are some pictures from the event.  Before the unveiling.  Veterans from all services and ages attended.  Crowd gathered to see "Duty First".     The artist |
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Post by av8tor on Oct 18, 2010 20:03:52 GMT -5
Fantastic! Can you post a picture of the statue? Rudy was the consultant and "model" for it I'm glad you and Rudy were able to make it and adjust your schedules. Edit: I saw the pictures in your FB. Great masterpiece, the cavalryman indeed looks like a Filipino. Will wait for you to post the pictures. Did Rudy suit up at all in a 26th impression? The Filipino face was copied (I heard) from the cousin of the doctor who commissioned it. |
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Post by legionnaire on Oct 18, 2010 20:25:35 GMT -5
 Nice One Guys! Incredibly huge sculpt! nice one to have a small scale 1/6 version of the sculpt. Do you have another shot from the opposite side? "Our Strength is in Loyalty!"Philip
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Post by RayAdillO on Oct 18, 2010 21:04:18 GMT -5
Nice bronze job this one. Captain Rudy sure cuts a real cool splitting image next to it. The PS infantry representation with Don adds a nice touch too. I was just wondering why a U.S. broadie helmet was chosen for the horse to trample on (as a sign of victory over the vandal foe)when it perhaps should have been a Japanese helmet instead..  But I guess the sculptor just had to find a suitable place to write "Duty First". |
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Post by 26th on Oct 18, 2010 21:23:58 GMT -5
Hi Ray and Philip
I have been trying to down load on photo bucket but to use. Not responding.
Yes Philip other side shot and Ray the helmet with bullet per artist James Muir who went to West point said it means Americans who died on Battan not the Japs. Plus Duty First had to go somewhere like you said.
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Post by VeeVee on Oct 20, 2010 17:07:16 GMT -5
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Post by legionnaire on Oct 20, 2010 17:24:09 GMT -5
Thanks for showing more pictures!
I wonder why he left out the gas mask bag? That was a very important issue during that period. Was there a bolo knife?
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Post by 26th on Oct 20, 2010 19:28:07 GMT -5
Hi Philip
Just a note I am out the door for stuff. James used a copy of the one at Fort Reily which is a period of middle 1930's. If you noticed it has a saber which was not issued after 1938 or so. It captures both early and late 26th Cavalry.
Philip you should know an artist see's what he see's and he knows horse's. James was a civil war era reenactor on real horse's. You have to see how he captured that and the face on this new statue.Be easy do not be like your friend at Fort MacArthur
Rudy
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Post by frank on Oct 20, 2010 20:12:27 GMT -5
Great the Rudy and Donald were able to attend.
Looking forward to your pictures.
Did you try to recruit the Doctor to be a member of PSHS?
Franz
If I am not mistaken the base of the statue is the seal of the US Army? or US?
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Post by 26th on Oct 20, 2010 23:34:33 GMT -5
Hi Franz:
Yes we are trying very hard to get Dr> Mellijor to join. Application to be mail to him.
James Muir wants him to start a PSHS Chapter in Chicago and I think Jim will win. "Right Donald".
Franz, the doctor had a video and camera guy that took wonderful shots that once we get them will be posted. Some of their work is the ones Victor posted for me.
Be well my Scouts brothers.
Rudy
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Post by rickthelibrarian on Oct 22, 2010 20:01:03 GMT -5
Excellent reproduction!!
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Post by armywife on Jul 1, 2011 21:13:49 GMT -5
It's an astonishing likeness to my husband Perfecto ( Peppy ) who modeled for this magnificent work of art . His father was also a Scout! ( The proud wife ) Bonnie Flower
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Post by insurrectomad on Jul 4, 2011 17:10:06 GMT -5
Wonderful piece of craftsmanship! So lifelike! I also agree it would be nice if replica mini models were made. i would like to own a Squadron of 57mm figs! --David
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Post by armywife on Jul 4, 2011 18:23:48 GMT -5
David, We live very close to his gallery and his studio. We also would like to know how much the small ( maquette) size costs! We must purchase one, after all James used my husbands facial features on it. I'm so glad I encouraged my husband to contact him for this project. He had no second thoughts to participate to honor the scouts . Bonnie Flower
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Post by friscohare on Mar 6, 2012 22:33:12 GMT -5
Hi everyone! I was wondering, where exactly in Chicago is the statue located? I live in the city and would really like to see it!
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Post by 26th on Mar 6, 2012 23:02:12 GMT -5
Duty First
First to Armywife. James never told me who he used for the face. I gave him my dad's picture and volunteered mine.
Friscohare.The statue is in a private museum owned by Dr Mellijor. He has a 9000 sqft house just for his art work. He lives north of the house. I will have to look up the invitation to remember the city it is in. It is not open to the public. It is in the Lake Forest area.
I have requested one his maquette that will be converted to a filipino face. Only 5 of these will be made. They are his numbered 41,42,43,44 and 45 one's from the original 48 he made. The non filipino face ones cost 2500-3500. I have put dibs on number 42.
Hope this helps everyone.
Rudy Cabigas//honored to have been at the unveiling with Donald Plata
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Post by Army wife on Oct 15, 2016 22:31:15 GMT -5
Have had "2 of 2 maquette in my home, it was x-mas present from my wife, James delivered its few years back.
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I'm glad you and Rudy were able to make it and adjust your schedules.
Nice One Guys! Incredibly huge sculpt! nice one to have a small scale 1/6 version of the sculpt. 
