Anzac Roo from 1879 Miniatures

[Nap]

Hi everyone

As promised some completed pics of who I called "Bruce" ...a Anzac Kangeroo ....a fun piece to work on and made a good change from really detailed work with medals

You can see the WIP here:https://www.planetfigure.com/threads/anzac-roo.121593/

I added the arm badges ...no whiskers on him ...yet !!! waiting for a supply!!!!

There is a badge that was painted on the side of the base

Base from Pte's Bases which I chose as its rugged ..like the ground these heroes fought at in Gallipoli

Plate from Nameit

Painted in Acrylics

Click on pictures for larger images if you wish

As always all comments are welcome

Thanks for looking

Happy benchtime

Nap










Finally the other fun piece from 1879 ..."Pip" the terrier and Bruce the "Anzac Roo"

 

[DaddyO]

Turned out really well K.
I like the pair of them together; they make a change from what's normally seen and I imagine they will be a popular display when we get back around to doing such things as shows again . . . .

Cheeripip
Leggy

 

[MoboSchreuder]

Looking great and very nice paintwork

Mobo

 

[Peter Day]

Great fun and beautifully painted.

 

[Graham]

Love Bruce and Pip, I would go as far as to say these are my favourite figures ever. Beautifully painted and presented so I agree with Paul, these are going to be crowd pleasers at the shows

 

[Nap]

Turned out really well K.
I like the pair of them together; they make a change from what's normally seen and I imagine they will be a popular display when we get back around to doing such things as shows again . . . .

Cheeripip
Leggy

Cheers Leggy , like both but "Bruce" is my favourite ....cheeky Roo , hopefully they will raise a smile or 2 when we are back to something resembling normal !

Looking great and very nice paintwork

Mobo

Appreciate your comment

Great fun and beautifully painted.

Thanks Peter , certainly were fun , not so sure about beautifully painted ..lol but they look good in the cabinets

Love Bruce and Pip, I would go as far as to say these are my favourite figures ever. Beautifully painted and presented so I agree with Paul, these are going to be crowd pleasers at the shows

Thanks Graham , glad you liked them ........I like to crowd please ..lol ..it's all fun

Looking at the nameplate might get another done with "Bruce" on it as well !

Thanks to all for comments

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[arj]

Very nice work on this one Kevin.
Both busts are guaranteed a second look , and no doubt an appreciative smile, once we get back to having shows again.

Cheers,
Andrew

 

[Nap]

Very nice work on this one Kevin.
Both busts are guaranteed a second look , and no doubt an appreciative smile, once we get back to having shows again.

Cheers,
Andrew

Thanks Andrew ..Appreciate your comment ....we are all going to need a smile after all this !!!

Stay safe

Nap

 

[Richie]

Hi Nap,
Very well done on both, they make me smile every time I see them. Your painting has brought out the best in Dimitry's wonderful expressive sculpting.
cheers
Richie

 

[Nap]

Hi Nap,
Very well done on both, they make me smile every time I see them. Your painting has brought out the best in Dimitry's wonderful expressive sculpting.
cheers
Richie

Thanks Richie ......appreciate your posting , certainly make me smile when I look at them in cabinet

Can I ask you to post a picture of your monkey bust if possible

Stay safe

Nap

 

[Richie]

Hi Nap,
Here is the chimp....I cannot post this without thanking a few of my wonderful friends who made this possible.

Dimitry sculpted this as a present for me before he emigrated to Australia, I was beaming when I first saw him and I had a good laugh too. Steve Readdie for providing the Martini Henry, making the moulds and casting him. Chippy for the lovely drift wood base, Del for the great antiqued label and last but not least Ron a.k.a. "kagemusha" for his outstanding paint job. To a man all top, top guys who I am proud to have as dear friends.
cheers
Richie

 

[Graham]

Love it Richie, what a great bust.

 

[trickydicky]

Nice piece

 

[1969]

Hi Nap,
Here is the chimp....I cannot post this without thanking a few of my wonderful friends who made this possible.

Dimitry sculpted this as a present for me before he emigrated to Australia, I was beaming when I first saw him and I had a good laugh too. Steve Readdie for providing the Martini Henry, making the moulds and casting him. Chippy for the lovely drift wood base, Del for the great antiqued label and last but not least Ron a.k.a. "kagemusha" for his outstanding paint job. To a man all top, top guys who I am proud to have as dear friends.
cheers
Richie

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Forgot all about the Chimp version Dmitry did, looks great with Ron's painting of it.

Nice work on the Roo Kev, have this bust in the stash primed, it's a lovely piece.
Cheers
Steve

 

[Nap]

Hi Richie

Thanks for posting the chimp, looks great ...very hairy ! ...wish I had a copy ...just real fun as was Pip and the Roo

Forgot all about the Chimp version Dmitry did, looks great with Ron's painting of it.

Nice work on the Roo Kev, have this bust in the stash primed, it's a lovely piece.
Cheers
Steve

Thanks for the comment appreciate your time ..hope we see your Roo hopping about !

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Steve Brodie]

Love it !