Caricature Soldiers: From the Civil War to the World Wars and Today

Discover the creative art of caricature carving, and start making your own whimsical versions of classic service personalities!

12 patterns for interesting characters from the Marine Corps, Air Force, Navy (including Shore Patrol), and Army (including WACs)
Step-by-step carving and painting instructions—learn on a sailor pattern, then translate your new skills to every other pattern in the book
Inspirational gallery of completed caricature soldiers and uniform trivia to spark your creativity
More than 100 photos of step-by-step carving instructions and finished pieces
Learn the basics of wood selection, tools, and finishing, including a step-by-step tutorial on carving & painting expressive eyes
Throughout human history, ordinary soldiers have demonstrated their character and done their duty. Now you can learn to make your own whimsical versions of these expressive wooden warriors!

Award-winning carving instructor Floyd Rhadigan takes you step-by-step through the entire process of carving and painting a memorable, fun, and gallant military figure. Patterns are provided for both modern and historic service personnel, from the Civil War, WWI, and WWII to the present day. You'll learn to carve interesting characters from the Marine Corps, Air Force, Navy (including Shore Patrol), and Army (including WACs).

Floyd also reveals his distinctive carving techniques, and shows you the basics of wood selection, tools, and finishing, along with inspiring color photographs of finished projects.

Patterns include:

U.S. Navy Sailor
American Civil War: Union Soldier
American Civil War: Confederate Soldier
World War I: U.S. Army "Doughboy"
World War II: U.S. Army "Dogface"
World War II: U.S. Army Air Corps "Flyboy"
World War II: U.S. Navy Blue Uniform
World War II: U.S. Marines Dress Uniform
World War II: U.S. Shore Patrol
World War II: U.S. Women's Army Corps (WAC)
U.S. Marines Mascot (English bulldog)
U.S. Army: General Work Uniform (Modern)