"Don't Mention the War" in 90 mm

[F Troop]

Even though it’s not historical, I couldn’t resist Basil Fawlty of Fawlty Towers. 90mm painted with acrylics. I think it’s a good John Cleese likeness. It’s one thing to paint a generic face but trying to capture a specific person was a bit of a challenge for me.
My biggest problem was determining my scheme. I watched this particular episode over and over again, looked at clips and did stop & go with the videos. Sometimes I swear Basil’s suit is brown, sometimes it appears olive but I finally went with the green. Definitely brown shoes and green socks.
This one was for fun. Thanks to member Ryan_bg “Georgi” for bringing out this figure.

 

[MCPWilk]

Superb likeness.

Mike

 

[Babelfish]

As much as I enjoy re-watching the episodes of this classic show from time to time, this one doesn't appeal to me as a painting subject. But that said, there's no denying it's a really good likeness, and your excellent paint job has really brought it to life.

- Steve

 

[F Troop]

This is a better color pic of my Basil and the clip I used to get a match

 

[Ferris]

Hilarious!
Great sculpt and paintjob!

Adrian

 

[Nap]

Hi Rick

A classic comedy series and a classic reaction from Mr Cleese

Sculpt certainly looks like him and nicely painted ......plenty of laughs with this on the bench ...and a good excuse to watch the episode

Thanks for sharing, good to see what you’ve been working on

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Look forward to seeing more

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Oda]

You've certainly done justice to Georgi's fine sculpt.Superb likeness and you have certainly captured the "feel" of the show.Well done.

Oda.

 

[MoboSchreuder]

Excellent work

Mobo

 

[NigelR]

A very fun sculpt and a brilliant paint job - you've really done the sculpt justice. And I like the floor as well, very true to the TV scene.

 

[Briggsy]

Brilliant rendition, I remember looking forward to Fawlty Towers on the the TV.

Cheers Simon

 

[clubcat]

What a great job, captured him magnificently, well done.
Melanie

 

[Ryan_bg]

Brilliant work!

Georgi

 

[smudger1960]

Great work

 

[David Spencer]

Nice job!
Well-rendered, and it made me smile.