Robert J Millis
@robertjmillis.bsky.social
Sculptor for 35 years. Aviation enthusiast, so combining the two, I'm hoping to hold an exhibition of my art creations.
A massive thank you to Jason Reading Photography for taking the time and effort to make me presentable alongside my sculptures.
#art #aluminium #sculpture #handcrafted #aviation #aerialcombat
#art #aluminium #sculpture #handcrafted #aviation #aerialcombat
November 20, 2025 at 8:43 PM
A massive thank you to Jason Reading Photography for taking the time and effort to make me presentable alongside my sculptures.
#art #aluminium #sculpture #handcrafted #aviation #aerialcombat
#art #aluminium #sculpture #handcrafted #aviation #aerialcombat
'Dragonfly on a Leaf' sculpture in the final pictorial, with natural light in the garden. #art #sculpture #handcrafted #aluminium #dragonfly
October 17, 2025 at 9:08 AM
'Dragonfly on a Leaf' sculpture in the final pictorial, with natural light in the garden. #art #sculpture #handcrafted #aluminium #dragonfly
October 16, 2025 at 11:10 AM
October 14, 2025 at 1:46 PM
The delicate stage of shaping the legs on the Dragonfly. Note to self, do not drop the sculpture on the floor! #art #aluminium #handcrafted #sculpture #dragonfly
October 7, 2025 at 2:16 PM
The delicate stage of shaping the legs on the Dragonfly. Note to self, do not drop the sculpture on the floor! #art #aluminium #handcrafted #sculpture #dragonfly
Created the relief from the forward legs, and the separation of the rear legs on the Dragonfly. #art #sculpture #handcrafted #aluminium #dragonfly
September 30, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Created the relief from the forward legs, and the separation of the rear legs on the Dragonfly. #art #sculpture #handcrafted #aluminium #dragonfly
The Dragonfly is making good progress to being boxed up. Working from plan, side, and forward view at the same time, I'm slowly developing it mm by mm. #art #sculpture #handcrafted #aluminium #Dragonfly
September 29, 2025 at 2:04 PM
The Dragonfly is making good progress to being boxed up. Working from plan, side, and forward view at the same time, I'm slowly developing it mm by mm. #art #sculpture #handcrafted #aluminium #Dragonfly
Trying to find a good backdrop for my 'Dragonfly on Leaf' sculpture took a while, but finally the Leaf part is done. #art #sculpture #handcrafted
September 25, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Trying to find a good backdrop for my 'Dragonfly on Leaf' sculpture took a while, but finally the Leaf part is done. #art #sculpture #handcrafted
The final photo of my Aerial Combat sculpture Dunkirk 1940.
September 21, 2025 at 2:11 PM
The final photo of my Aerial Combat sculpture Dunkirk 1940.
Aerial Combat Dunkirk 1940:Boulton Paul Defiant vs Junkers Ju-87 Stuka sculpture is completed. I am now halfway through the series. #art #aluminium #aviation #aerialcombat #handcrafted #sculpture #dunkirk #junkersju87 #boultonpauldefiant
September 20, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Aerial Combat Dunkirk 1940:Boulton Paul Defiant vs Junkers Ju-87 Stuka sculpture is completed. I am now halfway through the series. #art #aluminium #aviation #aerialcombat #handcrafted #sculpture #dunkirk #junkersju87 #boultonpauldefiant
The Aerial Combat sculpture 'Dunkirk' 1940 is nearing completion with the Boulton Paul Defiant filed and shaped, ready for polishing. #art #sculpture #handcrafted #aluminium #aviation #aerialcombat #Dunkirk
August 31, 2025 at 11:31 AM
The Aerial Combat sculpture 'Dunkirk' 1940 is nearing completion with the Boulton Paul Defiant filed and shaped, ready for polishing. #art #sculpture #handcrafted #aluminium #aviation #aerialcombat #Dunkirk
The Aerial Combat sculpture 'Dunkirk 1940' has the Junkers Ju-87 Stuka polished and mounted onto the stand. #art #aerialcombat #aluminium #aviation #sculpture #handcrafted #junkersju87
July 29, 2025 at 12:10 PM
The Aerial Combat sculpture 'Dunkirk 1940' has the Junkers Ju-87 Stuka polished and mounted onto the stand. #art #aerialcombat #aluminium #aviation #sculpture #handcrafted #junkersju87
The halfway point of the Aerial Combat sculpture series is coming up, and my display cabinet is almost full. I'll be taking a break from the series to create some other projects next year. Where I'll be putting them is a question for later on. #aerialcombat #art #sculpture #aviation #handmade
July 27, 2025 at 8:03 PM
The halfway point of the Aerial Combat sculpture series is coming up, and my display cabinet is almost full. I'll be taking a break from the series to create some other projects next year. Where I'll be putting them is a question for later on. #aerialcombat #art #sculpture #aviation #handmade
The Junkers Ju-87 Stuka is finally ready for polishing.
#art #aerialcombat #aluminium #aviation #sculpture #handcrafted
#art #aerialcombat #aluminium #aviation #sculpture #handcrafted
July 18, 2025 at 8:45 AM
The Junkers Ju-87 Stuka is finally ready for polishing.
#art #aerialcombat #aluminium #aviation #sculpture #handcrafted
#art #aerialcombat #aluminium #aviation #sculpture #handcrafted
The shaping on the Junkers Ju87 Stuka is underway. I decided on completing the starboard side first to see what pitfalls there were. Now, all I need to do is duplicate on the other side. #art #sculpture #handcrafted #aluminium #aerialcombat #aviation #Junkers
June 13, 2025 at 4:29 PM
The shaping on the Junkers Ju87 Stuka is underway. I decided on completing the starboard side first to see what pitfalls there were. Now, all I need to do is duplicate on the other side. #art #sculpture #handcrafted #aluminium #aerialcombat #aviation #Junkers
The 'Stuka' in its boxed stage. Now, for a bit of detailing. #art #sculpture #handcrafted #aluminium #aviation #aerialcombat
May 20, 2025 at 12:33 PM
The 'Stuka' in its boxed stage. Now, for a bit of detailing. #art #sculpture #handcrafted #aluminium #aviation #aerialcombat
I find it interesting how my brain can just leap to an idea when someone gives me a piece of oak. 'The Red Arrow's Spray' sculpture is next up, followed by 'Dragonfly on leaf' as all the elements are good to go. #art #sculpture #handcrafted #redarrows
May 1, 2025 at 3:34 PM
I find it interesting how my brain can just leap to an idea when someone gives me a piece of oak. 'The Red Arrow's Spray' sculpture is next up, followed by 'Dragonfly on leaf' as all the elements are good to go. #art #sculpture #handcrafted #redarrows
Using the top diagonal as the Datum face, I can save on excess material, calculating the bottom profile waste. #art #sculpture #handcrafted #aluminium #Junkers #Ju-87
May 1, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Using the top diagonal as the Datum face, I can save on excess material, calculating the bottom profile waste. #art #sculpture #handcrafted #aluminium #Junkers #Ju-87
Second day of hacking lumps of excess material from the plan view of the Junkers Ju-87 'Stuka'. This bit is always labour intensive, hoping to discover the shape within. #art #sculpture #handcrafted #aluminium
April 23, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Second day of hacking lumps of excess material from the plan view of the Junkers Ju-87 'Stuka'. This bit is always labour intensive, hoping to discover the shape within. #art #sculpture #handcrafted #aluminium
The stage is set for 'Dunkirk' 1940 Aerial Combat sculpture. #art #sculpture #handcrafted #aviation #aerialcombat
April 17, 2025 at 1:19 PM
The stage is set for 'Dunkirk' 1940 Aerial Combat sculpture. #art #sculpture #handcrafted #aviation #aerialcombat
Reposted by Robert J Millis
I'm starting the next Aerial Combat sculpture, 'Dunkirk': 1940. The Boulton Paul Defiant vs Junkers Ju-87 'Stuka'.
Are people interested in the development side of how the sculpture comes together, or are you just interested in the end result?
#art #sculpture #handcrafted #aluminium #Dunkirk
Are people interested in the development side of how the sculpture comes together, or are you just interested in the end result?
#art #sculpture #handcrafted #aluminium #Dunkirk
March 26, 2025 at 3:14 PM
I'm starting the next Aerial Combat sculpture, 'Dunkirk': 1940. The Boulton Paul Defiant vs Junkers Ju-87 'Stuka'.
Are people interested in the development side of how the sculpture comes together, or are you just interested in the end result?
#art #sculpture #handcrafted #aluminium #Dunkirk
Are people interested in the development side of how the sculpture comes together, or are you just interested in the end result?
#art #sculpture #handcrafted #aluminium #Dunkirk
The 8th Aerial Combat sculpture, 'Malta' 1940: Gloster Gladiator vs Macchi MC200 Saetta, is completed for the future exhibition. #art #sculpture #handcrafted #aviation #aerialcombat #glostergladiator ##macchimc200
March 21, 2025 at 6:12 AM
The 8th Aerial Combat sculpture, 'Malta' 1940: Gloster Gladiator vs Macchi MC200 Saetta, is completed for the future exhibition. #art #sculpture #handcrafted #aviation #aerialcombat #glostergladiator ##macchimc200
The Macchi MC200 Saetta sculpted, ready for polishing and pinning to the stand with the Gloster Gladiator for the aerial combat sculpture "Malta 1940". #art #sculpture #handcrafted #aviation #aluminium #aerialcombat
March 10, 2025 at 11:54 AM
The Macchi MC200 Saetta sculpted, ready for polishing and pinning to the stand with the Gloster Gladiator for the aerial combat sculpture "Malta 1940". #art #sculpture #handcrafted #aviation #aluminium #aerialcombat
The Macchi MC200 Saetta is close to being finished. After blending the fuselage curvature, the engine cowling is the last bit to sculpt. #art #sculpture #handcrafted #aviation
March 5, 2025 at 7:39 PM
The Macchi MC200 Saetta is close to being finished. After blending the fuselage curvature, the engine cowling is the last bit to sculpt. #art #sculpture #handcrafted #aviation