Completed Aussie Veteran 1917 France 120mm by Phil Walden

[fanai]

Here is the Latest figure sculpted by my friend Phil (sorry about photos -done late last night)
The Figure represent a Veteran of Gallipoli now in the trenches of france at on of the 1917 battles
He is a 120mm figure and will be available from http://www.layuqwam.com.au/Ozmods/Military.html

 

[Colin_Fraser]

Truly evocative and could be used for any Commonwealth infantry. To be accurate, shouldn't the side of his helmet be turned up?

Colin

 

[ChaosCossack]

Truly evocative and could be used for any Commonwealth infantry. To be accurate, shouldn't the side of his helmet be turned up?

Colin

Very cheeky Colin

Ian, very well done indeed. Really shows the fatigue factor after weeks of slogging in the mud.
Look forward to the finished product.

Cheers

 

[megroot]

nice work. The pictures don't do justice to your paintwork.

marc

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

Here is the Latest figure sculpted by my friend Phil (sorry about photos -done late last night)
The Figure represent a Veteran of Gallipoli now in the trenches of france at on of the 1917 battles
He is a 120mm figure and will be available from http://www.layuqwam.com.au/Ozmods/Military.html

Ian & Phil I look forward to meeting in Brissie later this year & hopefully checking these out in person.

Looking for a figure to represent my KIA Great Great Uncle Fred http://www.planetfigure.com/threads/anzac-day-2012.48532/#post-486579

This could be the one!

Stay safe,

Mike

 

[housecarl]

Very impressive.
Carl.

 

[fanai]

Firstly this all Phils work (I wish I was this good) and is only the face and undercoat - sorry the sculpt is finished not the painting
Had a good laugh about the turnup
Mike yes I am as well it seems to be turning into a very major meeting of minds
we may need to organise a few outings
Sorry again about photos it is really a fantastic figure

 

[Chrisr]

could be used for any Commonwealth infantry.

Not if one wants to be really accurate. The Australian jacket was quite distinctive - different from the Canadians and NZers who wore a jacket very similar to or the same as the British pattern.

Regards
Chris

 

[Colin_Fraser]

OK - thanks for the clarification on the jacket. Didn't know that. I am just getting into WWI in a big way following some family history discoveries and there's lots to learn on what at first glance appear to be generic and boring uniforms. There are lots of subtleties that need to be mastered. Imagine surviving Gallipoli only to be redeployed into the trenches in France - unimaginable.

I just discovered yesterday that one of my Great Uncles served in 1/7th RWF and landed at Suvla on August 9, 1918. Amazing what family history one turns up with a little digging.

Colin

 

[John Bowery]

Ian,
Nicely done and great colours.
Cheers
John

 

[amcairns]

Hi Ian,
Phils figure is looking good.He looks worn and muddy.A bit like a rainy weekend playing local rugby.
Cheers
Andy

 

[Mortimer]

I like it very much, congratulations! Do you have more pics?

Bye!

 

[Ventress]

Great job, paint and sculpt! Must have it!

 

[PHIL WALDEN]

hello folks.....l truly appreciate your good thoughts..l've only painted his head and tin hat at this stage, also l have the eyes to complete..ta. for doing the photos bro..Great to see folks are comming to Q,M.H.E.fun to see old mates and to meet folk of whom one has only known across the computer....more pics as l get further along with the brush...stay safe people..