Mike's WW1 Kiwi for Andy's Trench

Mike - The Kiwi · Aug 1, 2018

Here's couple of my prime references & inspirations:
1. ANZAC VC legend - Capt Alfred Shout shaving pre Gallipoli
2. Kiwis 'enjoying' wash duties

Mike - The Kiwi · Aug 1, 2018

Mike Stevens said:
Very Cool Mike!

Tony Dawe said:
Awesome painting Mike. A welcome change to see soldiers in the field doing ablutions.

John Bowery said:
Very nice idea and execution. Cheers John

Thanks Mike, John & Tony - this is long overdue collaboration I offered Andy earlier, so pleased it is begun.
Really looking forward to painting all the supporting odds & ends Andy has made to support this guy too.
-Mike

phil_h · Aug 1, 2018

Phenomenal - painting, story, atmosphere... very inspiring

Phil

Anzac1915 · Aug 1, 2018

Really great idea Mike - look forward to seeing this when its complete
Greg

Dr Bison · Aug 2, 2018

Very nice to see two great artists collaborating on this project. I admire both Mike's and Andy's works.

Mike - The Kiwi · Aug 5, 2018

John Bowery said:
Very nice idea and execution. Cheers. John

Dr Bison said:
Very nice to see two great artists collaborating on this project. I admire both Mike's and Andy's works.

Anzac1915 said:
Really great idea Mike - look forward to seeing this when its complete. Greg

Thanks John, DocBison & Greg.
Always nice getting comments, also happy to take questions if any?

Andrew Belsey said:
Here's the guy in the home he'll live in eventually - an improved shellhole. He's stuck here until nightfall, so everything has to be done in the hole. Notice he even has an 'en suite' behind him!

Making progress on Andy's little guy.
Plenty to go and enjoying it!
-Mike

P.S. Scrappy iPhone photo only ;-)

Scotty · Aug 5, 2018

What a cracking wee scene, Mike I'm disappointed you haven't done an inscription on the wedding ring though.

The sculpting and converting Andy has done is fantastic, keep 'em coming guys, pure class.
Scotty.

Dr Bison · Aug 5, 2018

Scotty said:
What a cracking wee scene, Mike I'm disappointed you haven't done an inscription on the wedding ring though. The sculpting and converting Andy has done is fantastic, keep 'em coming guys, pure class.
Scotty.

I'm sure Mike did the inscription - but on the inside, of course ...

Andrew Belsey · Aug 5, 2018

So exciting to see Mike's magic going onto him! He's coming alive! Loving all the little details like a ring on his finger and the way the shaving soap fades out - those 'Mike' details that appear when you look closer! Look closer at my painting and it gets embarrasing! Not so with Mr Butler!
Andy

Mike - The Kiwi · Aug 6, 2018

Scotty said:
What a cracking wee scene, Mike I'm disappointed you haven't done an inscription on the wedding ring though. The sculpting and converting Andy has done is fantastic, keep 'em coming guys, pure class.
Scotty.

Darn knew I'd forgotten something Scotty!!
Thanks mate!

Dr Bison said:
I'm sure Mike did the inscription - but on the inside, of course ...

Doc - top idea!
Now how do I get that ring off his finger?

Andrew Belsey said:
So exciting to see Mike's magic going onto him! He's coming alive! Loving all the little details like a ring on his finger and the way the shaving soap fades out - those 'Mike' details that appear when you look closer! Look closer at my painting and it gets embarrasing! Not so with Mr Butler!
Andy

Andy, decided to leave shirt cleanish, after removing muddy jacket ;-)
Now onto braces & puttees.
-Mike

Mike - The Kiwi · Aug 8, 2018

Nudging forward & focus on finding flaws in the detail.
Corrections?

Nap · Aug 8, 2018

Mike

Simply amazing work ......... love the half shaved .....as for the webbing .......beautiful modelling , hard to believe it's not a larger scale .

Both the trench from Andrew and the figure works so very right

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Nap

Andrew Belsey · Aug 8, 2018

Mike, You never cease to delight!! My mind is boggled again!!
Andy

Mike - The Kiwi · Aug 16, 2018

Nap said:
Mike Simply amazing work ......... love the half shaved .....as for the webbing .......beautiful modelling , hard to believe it's not a larger scale . Both the trench from Andrew and the figure works so very right
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Nap

Thanks Nap! Cannot wait to see him in his hole

Andrew Belsey said:
Mike, You never cease to delight!! My mind is boggled again!! Andy

Sorry Andy, need to take a break for couple of weeks.
Have a pressing project to finish.
Not far to go, so back soon.
-Mike

Andrew Belsey · Aug 17, 2018

Mike - The Kiwi said:
Thanks Nap! Cannot wait to see him in his hole

Sorry Andy, need to take a break for couple of weeks.
Have a pressing project to finish.
Not far to go, so back soon.
-Mike

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No worries Mike! I’m on holiday and there’s no hurry anyway. Come back, when you can, with fresh energy for him. Don’t let him become a task. I want you to enjoy painting him!
Andy

Mike - The Kiwi · Dec 9, 2018

Andrew Belsey said:
No worries Mike! I’m on holiday and there’s no hurry anyway. Come back, when you can, with fresh energy for him. Don’t let him become a task. I want you to enjoy painting him!
Andy

Well he's done now Andy!
Took bit longer than I'd like with life & other projects interrupting his journey.
Here's young 'Percy Munn' for you & fellow Planeteers to consider.
Thoughts, feedback anyone?
- Mike

Mike - The Kiwi · Dec 9, 2018

grasshopper · Dec 9, 2018

Your textures simply are the most lifelike I’ve seen

Andrew Belsey · Dec 9, 2018

SO GOOD to have my conversions and creations treated with Mike's magic paintwork!!! Fantastic work - a delight for the eyes!
Andy

Helm · Dec 9, 2018

That is an amazing bit of work Mike
Steve

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