Mike’s Captain Phil by Phil Done!

[Mike - The Kiwi]

A couple of years back I shared my work on an orginal 120mm figure sculpted by Phil Walden, master ANZAC modeller.
Backgrounder here for those who missed it:
https://www.planetfigure.com/threads/mike’s-captain-phil-fry-by-phil-walden.438200/

Now I’ve finally finished the Captain & put him into his home designed by Phil many years ago.
Have a look - what do you think?
MikeTheKiwi

 

[MalcC]

Excellent work, superbly detailed.

Malc

 

[SUPER ANTO]

Amazing.....

 

[Merryweather]

Wow, just wow!

 

[Tony Dawe]

No question that Phil is, was and always will be the Master of ANZAC sculpts, but there’s also no doubt that you are the master of ANZAC painters Mike. Great job mate.

 

[Briggsy]

Excellent work, love it

Cheers Simon

 

[Dr Bison]

I can only repeat what I wrote in April 2022, when Mike first showed this gentleman: "Holy cow! Doesn't look like a model, but like the man himself come to life."
With the base it's even more true.

We're not worthy, oh master...

Karl

 

[fogie]

Outstanding ...........truly outstanding !

Mike

 

[NigelR]

The painted figure looks fantastic but it is even better on its base. That really sets it off beautifully. Stunning work and inspirational as always.

Are you sure it's 120mm? Looks more like 1/6 scale to me.... I have a couple of 120mm Napoleonic figures to do, I shall definitely try to learn from your treatment of this figure when I start them.

 

[housecarl]

Stunning Mike.

 

[KenBoyle]

Absolutely stunning work Mike!

Cheers,
Ken

 

[clubcat]

Gosh that is good. The skin tones are very naturalistic, even down the the tan line from the cap. Congratulations
Melanie

 

[Viking Bob]

What can one say, whatever I say will not be enough. Superb, outstanding, excellent details. Bloody good too.

 

[Andrew Belsey]

Mike, you always make our jaws drop!
I’d love to get a better glimpse of your groundwork. The plants look great!
Andy

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

The painted figure looks fantastic but it is even better on its base. That really sets it off beautifully. Stunning work and inspirational as always.
Are you sure it's 120mm? Looks more like 1/6 scale to me.... I have a couple of 120mm Napoleonic figures to do, I shall definitely try to learn from your treatment of this figure when I start them.

Thanks Nigel, yes definitely 120mm 1/16, although Phil’s figures do vary abit. Next one is 130mm.
I’m not sure Napoleonics, depending on campaign I suppose were quite as messed up as these Gallipoli guys.
I always do try to get figure to be representative of the location they are in, so tend to go for gritty subjects.
What era are your Nappies from?
MikeTheKiwi

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

Mike, you always make our jaws drop!
I’d love to get a better glimpse of your groundwork. The plants look great!
Andy

Thanks Andy & can imagine you’d like groundwork.
Plants are all natural vegetation to add variety, some taken from beach so naturally weathered. Tried to get them looking scorched & battle damaged from barrages.
Photo attached. Thoughts?

 

[Andrew Belsey]

Plants look really good Mike! As usual your patience shines through your attention to detail! You’re an inspiration to us all!!
Andy

 

[marco14]

this is very special painted ,in my eyes,so nice done,love it,great work

Mario

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

Excellent work, superbly detailed. Malc

Amazing.....

Wow, just wow!

Excellent work, love it, Cheers Simon

Outstanding ...........truly outstanding !
Mike

Stunning Mike.

Absolutely stunning work Mike! Cheers, Ken

What can one say, whatever I say will not be enough. Superb, outstanding, excellent details. Bloody good too.

this is very special painted ,in my eyes,so nice done,love it,great work Mario

Hi Malc, Anto, Merry, Simon, Mike, Carl, Ken, Bob & Mario,
Appreciate each of you taking time to comment on Phil.
Really pleased to have him finished & safely on his base.
MikeTheKiwi

Plants look really good Mike! As usual your patience shines through your attention to detail! You’re an inspiration to us all!!
Andy

Cheers Andy, aimed at getting as natural as practical.
MikeTheKiwi

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

Gosh that is good. The skin tones are very naturalistic, even down the the tan line from the cap. Congratulations
Melanie

Good to see your comment Melanie.
Grateful for note about skin tones as was aiming to show weather beaten effect from harsh summer on peninsula.
MikeTheKiwi